Grocery sacks made from corn

Packaging manufacturer and distributor Europackaging plc has introduced a full range of products made from Cargill Dow’s NatureWorks PLA, a material derived from corn. The line includes grocery sacks, luxury shopping bags, disposable cutlery, vending cups, and hinged salad containers.

Packaging manufacturer and distributor Europackaging plc has introduced a full range of products made from Cargill Dow’s NatureWorks PLA, a material derived from corn. The line includes grocery sacks, luxury shopping bags, disposable cutlery, vending cups, and hinged salad containers. Europackaging claims to be the first in Europe to offer blown-film grocery sacks made from NatureWorks PLA.“Packaging for in-store use can be one of the most important tools retailers can use to differentiate themselves from competitors, and the idea of packaging made from corn is a concept that truly appeals to consumers,” says Adam Dickinson, R&D director at Europackaging.