ProAmpac and Ozzi launch moisture-absorbent film for powder products
Key takeaways
- ProAmpac and Ozzi have launched the MP-1000 film, an active packaging solution that removes moisture from powder products, improving flavor, odor, and shelf life.
- The technology integrates Aptar CSP’s 3-Phase Activ-Polymer, eliminating the need for desiccant packets and maintaining package barrier performance.
- MP-1000 is compatible with existing packaging lines and is suitable for food, health, and wellness products sensitive to moisture.
ProAmpac has commercialized its ProActive Intelligence Moisture Protect MP-1000 active packaging technology developed in collaboration with Ozzi, a brand specializing in stick-pack formats for sensitive powdered products.
ProActive Intelligence Moisture Protect MP-1000 patent-pending film technology is designed to tackle moisture-driven degradation, a major issue in food, health, and wellness products.
It also integrates Aptar CSP Technologies’ 3-Phase Activ-Polymer technology to adsorb residual moisture from the package headspace. The companies share that it can remove the need for traditional desiccant packets and ensures barrier performance.
“Moisture Protect MP-1000 demonstrates how active packaging can move beyond protection to actively enable product performance,” says Bob Flaherty, vice president of product development at ProAmpac.
“Our collaboration with Ozzi shows what’s possible when material science is aligned with real-world product challenges — delivering better outcomes for brands and consumers alike.”
Removing moisture
Ozzi contributed to solving the taste and odor issues associated with excess moisture trapping in stick packs. ProAmpac says that such issues are usually caused by the fact that traditional packaging does not keep the interior dry enough, affecting product quality and reducing shelf life.
By switching to ProAmpac’s MP-1000 packaging, Ozzi is said to have improved its performance, as MP-1000 removes moisture from the package interior, helping protect flavor, prevent unwanted odors, and maintain overall product quality.
“MP-1000 allowed us to solve a critical product performance issue while simplifying our packaging system,” says Brandon Kuipers, founder at Ozzi.
“By removing residual moisture at the source, we were able to protect flavor without compromising efficiency or adding complexity to our operation.”
MP-1000 is designed to integrate into existing packaging lines and offers customizable moisture protection. It eliminates the need for loose desiccants to improve product quality, reduce waste, and extend shelf life.
It is suitable for moisture-sensitive applications such as food, health, and wellness products.
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