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Meta Description: New plastic-free coated food packaging paper launched in July 2026. Fully recyclable, biodegradable, FDA & BFR certified. Ideal for paper cups, lunch boxes, ice cream containers. Contact Sunxiang Industry for samples & quotation.
Published: September 16, 2026
Global packaging regulations continue to tighten on plastic waste and single-use plastic packaging. Many food packaging converters, cup manufacturers and lunch box producers are searching for recyclable PE-free paperboard to replace conventional PE laminated paper. A major breakthrough in paper packaging technology was released at the July 2026 new product launch: plastic-free coated food packaging paper.
This innovative plastic-free barrier paper eliminates polyethylene plastic lamination while maintaining reliable water and grease barrier performance. It is fully approved by FDA and BFR food contact standards, safe for direct contact with food. It can be converted into paper cups, disposable lunch boxes, takeaway food containers and ice cream containers directly on existing forming machines.
Traditional PE laminated paper has long been widely used for food packaging. However, the bonded plastic film creates a big headache: paper scraps and post-consumer waste cannot be recycled in standard paper mills due to paper-plastic separation challenges. This creates high recycling costs and carbon footprint, and many European and North American brands are phasing out PE-lined packaging.
The newly launched plastic-free coated food packaging paper solves this pain point perfectly:
No plastic barrier coating at all. The functional barrier coating is applied on the paper machine by online one-pass coating technology, improving production efficiency and cutting manufacturing energy consumption.
100% recyclable paper scraps. Offcuts generated during die-cutting and box forming can be directly repulped and recycled. No complex separation process required.
Biodegradable under suitable composting conditions, supporting brand ESG and sustainability goals.
Food safety certified: FDA and BFR compliant for direct food contact, suitable for hot and cold food packaging.
This plastic-free coated food packaging paper is perfect for mass production of:
Disposable paper cups (hot & cold drink cups)
Paper lunch boxes and takeaway food containers
Ice cream paper containers
Bakery and frozen food packaging boxes
Grease-proof food packaging for catering industry
It is compatible with automatic cup forming machines and lunch box converting lines, which means converters can switch material without large machine modification.
SUNXIANG INDUSTRY (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED supplies this new plastic-free coated food packaging paper together with FSC food grade brown kraft board, FBB white cardboard and other packaging paper materials. We work with top domestic paper mills to secure stable supply of eco-friendly packaging paper for global food packaging manufacturers.
We provide custom sizes, custom grammage and free A4 test samples for print, forming and barrier performance testing. Our team can share technical data sheets and certification documents (FDA, BFR, FSC) to support your compliance check for EU, US and other overseas markets.
If you are looking for recyclable plastic-free food packaging paper to replace PE laminated paper, please contact Mary Pan for samples, technical data and best bulk price.
SUNXIANG INDUSTRY (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED Address: No. 45 Yanjiang North Road, Baoanwei, Gaobu Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, P.R.China Postal Code: 523266 Phone: +86 19902632027 Email: mary.pan@sunxianghk.com Contact Person: Mary Pan
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