Advanced Packaging Materials
Enabling the next generation of sustainable packaging
How can we provide safe and functional packaging that cuts down environmental impact — without cutting down performance?
The solution is starch: one of nature’s sustainable polymers. Starch is a plant-derived powerhouse with inherent characteristics that enable thickening, binding, adhesion and emulsification. Compared to fossil-fuel based polymers used in packaging, starch-based materials typically cost less, do not contribute to microplastics accumulation in the environment, do not contain harmful forever chemicals such as Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and pthlalates, and are built for versatility.
For over 120 years, Ingredion has led the way in starch innovation. Our deep partnerships with papermakers and strong connections to global food brands give us a unique edge—combining technical expertise with real-world insight.
Starch innovation that starts in the soil
Explore how we’re harnessing the power of starch and regenerative agriculture to drive a more sustainable, scalable future for packaging and beyond
Advanced Packaging Materials: Plant science meets packaging innovation
Ingredion’s APM experts are trained in both plant-based ingredient development and packaging manufacturing.
Our expertise in plant science and starch chemistry enables us to develop and modify starches with targeted functionality through physical, chemical and enzymatic processes.
With our deep understanding of product and process, we’re ready to help you overcome your challenges, optimize your performance and minimize your environmental footprint—creating long-term brand value.
Starch+ : Cleaner, Greener and Leaner
Starch+ is the next generation of Ingredion’s starch expertise. Eliminating the need for forever chemicals, Ingredion’s Starch+ sustainable packaging innovations reduce or replace synthetic additives in packaging applications, while providing maximum end product value through functionality and cost efficiency.
Our Starch+ portfolio
Abundant, bio-based and naturally renewable, Starch+ solutions can make your drink trays lighter, boxes stronger, tableware more cost efficient and burger wrappers PFAS free.
Advanced Coatings
Barrier coatings solutions that provide effective oil and grease resistance in food packaging.
Advanced Adhesives
Adhesive additives increase corrugated process performance to make a better corrugated box.
Advanced Binders
Binders that boost packaging strength while enabling light weighting. Effective in fiber-based packaging products from egg cartons to paper plates.
Ready for cleaner, leaner and greener sustainable solutions?
Ingredion’s APM team of Starch+ experts is ready to help you leave forever chemicals in the past, and embrace the environmental, performance and economic advantages of sustainable, plant-based packaging solutions.
Whether you’re a food service operator, corrugating manufacturer, paper mill, converter, toll coater, coating compounder or formulator, Ingredion has the products and expertise to meet your challenges head on.