Water-Based Coatings & Barrier Solutions for Food Packaging
At Roland Coatings we specialize in advanced coatings designed for the food industry, helping manufacturers optimize safety, shelf life, and product performance. For food contact approved barrier coatings used in packaging films and trays, our solutions are developed to meet the most rigorous standards across food production and processing.
Whether your operation involves fresh produce, frozen entrees, or value-added snacks, we have the right coating strategy to support shelf stability, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust.
Clear Protection: Water-Based Coating Solutions
Our water based coating solutions are designed for food packaging that must remain clean, durable, and safe, even if they don’t directly contact food.
These coatings are environmentally friendly, low-VOC, and engineered to resist moisture, grease, and physical wear.
Common applications:
- Inside surfaces of food packaging trays
- External packaging that requires anti-smudge or gloss finishes
- Food prep tools that need hygienic, washable surfaces
Key performance traits:
- Solvent-free composition for safer work environments
- Strong adhesion on film, paperboard and bio-based substrates
- Suitable for spray, roll, or dip applications
For clients looking to switch from solvent-based systems to cleaner, greener options, our water based coating lineup is a turnkey solution.
Frozen Food Packaging: Performance That Survives Cold
Cold environments can challenge the integrity of packaging, from frost to condensation and freezer burn. We design barrier coatings that excel in frozen food packaging, helping your brand maintain clarity, function, and protection through freeze-thaw cycles.
Used across:
- Perform as well as PET and PP-based trays
- Laminated flexible films
- Cartons and sealed board stock
Benefits of our frozen food packaging coatings include:
- Reduced film cracking or delamination
- Resistance to humidity and condensation
- Maintained opacity and graphics integrity after freezing
Whether you’re packaging plant-based meals or classic frozen entrees, we formulate barrier coatings that support product safety and visual appeal.
Barrier Assurance: Food-Contact Approved Barrier Coating
Our food contact approved barrier coating technologies meet FDA and EU regulations for direct and indirect contact with food. These coatings serve as functional barriers against oxygen, oils, and moisture, without affecting the flavor or integrity of your product.
Industries we serve:
- Meat and poultry packaging
- Dairy and cheese packaging
- Bakery and snack packaging
- Nutritional supplement packaging
Coating capabilities:
- High-gloss or matte finishes available
- Functional additives for anti-fog or grease resistance
- Customized barrier levels to meet packaging line specs
With full documentation and traceability, we make audits and certification processes smoother.
Where Our Coatings Make a Difference
We support a wide variety of applications across the food manufacturing landscape. Whether you’re in snacks, produce, meat, frozen meals, or specialty food packaging, our coatings are tailored to meet both performance and compliance targets.
Common applications include:
- Snack packaging films with oxygen and moisture control
- Protein containers requiring high-barrier, freezer-compatible coatings
- Dairy packaging films requiring low-temp flexibility and vapor resistance
- Bakery trays and display containers that need durable, clear protective layers
We also work with sustainable packaging innovators, providing water based coatings that align with compostable and recyclable substrate goals.
How Our Coating Services Work
Your product isn’t off-the-shelf, your coating shouldn’t be either. Our development team works closely with R&D, operations, and QA staff to formulate the ideal coating for your material, market, and production line.
Our process includes:
Material & Sample Review
We start by evaluating your film, substrate, or product. Whether it’s a heat-sealed tray or a coated nut, we choose formulations that align with your texture, moisture content, and handling conditions.
Performance Testing
We run simulated tests for water resistance, adhesion, clarity, barrier strength, and regulatory compliance across real-use conditions (freezing, humidity, contact).
Application System Compatibility
Spray? Roll? Dip? We test coatings on your intended application method and recommend adjustments that optimize coating uniformity and throughput.
Pilot Runs & Scale-Up
Once validated, we assist with integration into production lines, support QC, and ensure formulation consistency.
Ongoing Support
From documentation for audits to reordering and minor tweaks for future runs, we stay involved for the long haul.
Serving the Entire Food Supply Chain
We serve a wide range of food industry sectors, including:
- Large-scale food processors and co-packers
- Health food brands and supplement companies
- Cold chain packaging manufacturers
- Organic and clean label brands
Whether your focus is durability, safety, appearance, or sustainability, we offer options that align with your priorities.
Why Food Brands Choose Roland Coatings
For over 30 years, Roland Coatings has helped food producers, packaging designers, and processing plants solve technical coating challenges with speed, science, and clarity. We’re not a catalog shop, we collaborate with our clients every step of the way to ensure coatings do exactly what they’re supposed to.
What sets us apart:
- Custom coating development for frozen food packaging and moisture-sensitive products
- Traceable manufacturing under food-grade protocols
- Sustainable solutions like low-VOC, water based coating formulations
- Agile lab testing and real-time technical support
You’re not just buying a coating, you’re partnering with experts who care about getting it right.
Industries We Support
Our coatings are trusted across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG)
- Premium pet cuisine
- Frozen and refrigerated foods
- Fresh produce and dry goods
- Bakery, dairy, and snack manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic products
- Food packaging converters and film producers
We also partner with R&D teams developing next-gen packaging concepts or transitioning to more eco-conscious materials. Whether you’re launching a new product or updating legacy packaging, we’re ready to help.
Tailored Formulations for New Product Development
Innovation doesn’t follow a template, and neither do we. If you’re in early-stage R&D or launching a completely new product line, we work side-by-side with your team to engineer coatings for the packaging that do more than “check the box.” Whether it’s a reimagined frozen entrée, a shelf-stable snack, or a new category of functional foods, our lab is equipped to deliver top-of-the-line coatings for the packaging.
From concept testing to application trials, we fine-tune water based coating systems and food contact approved barrier coating options that match your formulation, packaging material, and regulatory goals. If you’re breaking ground, we’re building formulas that help you move fast, without compromising safety or shelf life.
Let’s Collaborate on Your Next Coating Solution
Your product deserves more than a generic solution. At Roland Coatings, we bring decades of food-grade coating expertise to the table, backed by real lab data, regulatory know-how, and a hands-on approach that actually gets results. Whether you’re scaling a frozen food packaging line or making the switch to a sustainable water based coating, we’ve got the science and support to make it happen.
No one has time to guess their way through compliance or shelf-life issues. Let’s get it right from the start, with a coating strategy built around your material, market, and production process.
Contact Roland Coatings today or request a quote, and get coatings engineered for performance, precision, and peace of mind, no guesswork, no compromise.