Creating more sustainable packaging takes more than replacing one material with another. It requires coating technologies that support food safety, product performance, regulatory expectations, and environmental goals. Roland Coatings works with packaging manufacturers, converters, and food brands to develop coating solutions that help move products closer to a more sustainable future. From product development through technical guidance, our team helps customers make informed decisions that support long-term packaging objectives. Whether your goal is to introduce sustainable food packaging or replace conventional plastic barriers with a water-based plastic replacement coating, we provide practical solutions backed by technical expertise.
Why Sustainable Packaging Requires More Than New Materials
Switching to sustainable packaging can present several technical challenges. Food packaging must continue to resist grease, moisture, and oil while protecting product quality and meeting food-contact requirements. At the same time, many companies are working to reduce plastic use and support compostable or recyclable packaging systems.
Roland Coatings helps simplify this process by working closely with customers from the beginning of a project. Instead of relying on standard formulations, we evaluate your packaging application, performance goals, and sustainability targets before recommending the right coating solution. This collaborative process helps reduce development time and supports packaging that performs as expected in real-world applications.
Sustainable Coating Development Specific to Your Packaging
Every packaging application has different requirements. Roland Coatings develops coating technologies that match the specific demands of food packaging while supporting environmental goals. Our team works with paperboard, molded fiber, flexible packaging, and other substrates to create coated paper solutions for food that provide dependable barrier performance.
Our coating technologies can support a variety of packaging requirements, including:
- Grease, oil, and moisture resistance
- Food-contact compliance
- Freezer and microwave compatibility
- Fiber-based packaging applications
- Compostability objectives
- Water-based plastic replacement coating solutions for plastic reduction
By focusing on coating performance alongside sustainability, we help customers move projects from concept to production with greater confidence.
Compostability Certification Guidance and Technical Support
Developing a compostable package is only part of the process. Many companies also need support preparing for compostability certification. Roland Coatings offers technical guidance that helps customers understand certification requirements and prepare products for evaluation.
Our team can assist with coating selection, technical documentation, product testing preparation, and communication throughout the certification process. We work alongside customers as they move through each stage, helping identify potential issues early and supporting a smoother path to certification. This added level of support allows customers to focus on bringing new packaging solutions to market while working with a knowledgeable coating partner.
Supporting Circular Packaging Goals Through Innovative Coatings
Roland Coatings continues to develop coating technologies that help reduce dependence on traditional plastic barriers while supporting fiber-based packaging systems. Our water-based plastic replacement coating solutions are developed for customers looking to improve the environmental profile of their packaging without sacrificing functionality.
Combined with our experience in coating development and certification support, these solutions help businesses introduce sustainable food packaging that aligns with changing customer expectations and packaging initiatives.
Industries and Applications We Support
Our coating technologies support a wide range of food packaging applications, including takeout containers, bakery packaging, frozen food packaging, paperboard containers, molded fiber products, and flexible packaging. We also develop coated paper solutions for food that meet the performance demands of commercial food packaging while supporting sustainability objectives.
Good Packaging Starts with Great Guidance
Ready to develop sustainable food packaging with confidence? Whether you’re evaluating a new coating, replacing plastic barriers, or preparing for compostability certification, Roland Coatings is here to help. Contact our team to discuss your project and find the right coating solution for your packaging goals.