Compostable Fruit Stickers: NATIVIA® D822 Meets New PPWR Requirements
Market Background
With the evolution of European regulations, in particular the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the requirements for food packaging are becoming increasingly stringent. One of the provisions stipulates that adhesives applied to fruit must be compostable in the home, thus reducing the impact of waste and promoting the transition to a Circular Economy.
For producers and brands in the fruit and vegetable sector, this means adopting new packaging solutions that ensure compliance with legislation while maintaining functionality, safety, and high-quality print performance.
The Challenge
The main objective was to develop a next-generation film capable of replacing conventional fossil-based fruit stickers with a material that would:
- Be biobased and certified home compostable, fully compliant with PPWR requirements;
- Guarantee print quality and customisation through flexographic processes;
- Integrate easily into existing production lines without major adjustments.
The Solution
Taghleef Industries responded with the launch of NATIVIA® D822, the world’s first-ever biaxially oriented PHA film produced on an industrial scale.
Designed specifically for fruit stickers, this innovative solution combines:
- A 100% naturally sourced polymer, ensuring safe food contact;
- Certified home compostability, aligning with PPWR and reducing environmental impact;
- Flexographic print compatibility, offering optimal technical and graphic performance;
- A portfolio approach, with complementary alternatives like NATIVIA® D823 (PBSA-based films) to broaden the sustainable offering.
Conclusion
NATIVIA® D822 is more than a new film – it is a milestone for the packaging industry. As one of the first home compostable solutions produced at industrial scale, it enables fruit and vegetable brands to meet PPWR requirements for compostable stickers, while ensuring product safety, performance, and market-ready reliability.
With NATIVIA® D822, Taghleef Industries takes a decisive step in supporting customers on their sustainability journey and advancing the transition toward a Circular Economy.
