TIPA Compostable Packaging launches home compostable label for fresh produce

Israel-based company TIPA Compostable Packaging, together with Bio4Pack, its European subsidiary based in Germany, has launched a new certified home compostable label for fresh produce suitable for a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Produce stickers are one of the top five most persistent contaminants in compost, according to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

TIPA’s home compostable produce label resists moisture and remains flexible, with a pressure-sensitive adhesive allows for strong adherence on a variety of produce without leaving a residue, according to the company.

“Labels on fresh produce have traditionally been made from conventional plastic that cannot be recycled and are often discarded in food waste bins, contaminating organic streams and contributing to microplastic pollution,” said TIPA CEO Daphna Nissenbaum, who co-founded the company in 2010. “Policies requiring compostable labels are emerging around the world, and TIPA is leading the way with a solution that will break down with the organic matter it's attached to without compromising on performance. We're excited to offer these produce labels as part of our growing portfolio of sustainable solutions that perform like conventional plastics but meet today's compostability standards.”

The development is the result of a partnership between TIPA and Bio4Life, a supplier of home compostable adhesives, using Bio4Life's adhesive technology BioTAK.

Features of TIPA’s certified home compostable produce labels include: 

• Compatible with conventional label printing presses
• Usable with both machine and hand application techniques
• Certified food-safe for direct food application
• Durable in cold and moist conditions

TIPA also offers compostable packaging for fresh produce, and the company’s compostable films for labels and packaging can run on existing production lines.

Learn more about the home compostable produce labels here.