Viherkaste Introduces Biodegradable Adhesive for More Sustainable Salad Packaging

Published: 28 Feb 2025

Author: Precedence Research

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A major producer of salads and herbs, Viherkaste has adopted a bio-adhesive that comprises as much as 70% bio-sourced raw materials. Developed by Finnish company Kiilto, the glue is the first of its kind in the world as a hot-melt adhesive that is biodegradable and compostable. Viherkaste purportedly believes in small changes that can make a big difference in the world through partnerships such as these. Sustainability is thus among the fundamental guiding principles of the company, with renewed research on the adhesive keeping cardboard boxes glued together. After exhaustive deliberation, Viherkaste found its match in Kiilto Biomelt, a bio-based adhesive that meets the highest of sustainable specifications and matches Viherkaste's creed to choose the green option whenever possible. 

From Concept to Market: Bringing Forth the New Adhesive

Viherkaste: a big company that believes in working the green way. In this step, they are adopting the new Kiilto Biomelt packaging adhesive into their production processes. The first Kiilto Biomelt salad boxes just went to the market, an achievement that brings the company closer to its green agenda. The adhesive was tested profusely to ensure its effectiveness. Distinctive in that the formulation is acceptable, which is something that falls between 30-70% renewable material content since all in there are biodegradable and compostable. Therefore, enabling the packaging industry by paving the way for completely compostable containers that will comply fully with EN13432 stipulations for home compostability. The ease of conversion of the Kiilto Biomelt glue can be cited as one of its primary advantages. This would allow any firm that has been using traditional hot-melt adhesives to make a shift to this bio-based alternative without investing in new equipment. The same equipment and packaging lines can be utilized as before, which does not require additional investments.

A Broader Vision for Environmental Responsibility

Viherkaste, a Finnish company, will use Kiilto Biomelt for its sustainability. The company has been operating for almost 40 years, and commitments to reducing the environmental footprint and driving proactive transformation are especially related to climate issues. Viherkaste wants to motivate other companies to introduce such products as a biodegradable adhesive. The choice of Kiilto Biomelt is aligned with the global environmental policies to reduce plastic waste and shift to biodegradable materials. The choice of using a biodegradable adhesive establishes Viherkaste as the leader in sustainability while also keeping up with changing regulations. Indeed, the commitment to sustainability and Kiilto Biomelt is proof that even small moves would go a long way in the industry.

The Future of Sustainable Packaging

The company Viherkaste from Sweden is working with Kiilto in developing Kiilto Biomelt, a biodegradable adhesive. The aim of this collaboration is sustainable packaging with an understanding that every step, however small, can contribute greatly. The company has the belief that any small step can be a good step. Viherkaste is applying Kiilto Biomelt not only to make its products more sustainable but to lead the entire packaging industry towards sustainability. As regulations keep getting tighter, and consumer awareness keeps rising, companies accepting such environment-friendly solutions will certainly have a better position in future markets. The partnership signifies a great leap towards sustainable packaging.