From October 17 to 21, 2026, SIAL Paris took place as scheduled at Paris Nord Villepinte in France. As a leading global event for the food industry, SIAL brought together food brands, foodservice supply chain companies, and packaging innovators from around the world. YUTOECO showcased its sustainable packaging solutions at the exhibition, focusing on ready-meal packaging and presenting plant-fiber-based innovations to the European market to address the food industry’s growing demand for plastic reduction and recyclability. Ready meals were among the most popular categories at this year’s SIAL and a key focus of YUTOECO’s showcase. Made from plant fibers, the ready-meal packaging features a fluorine-free, grease-resistant formulation and withstands both high and low temperatures. It is suitable for microwave and oven use, accommodating a variety of dining scenarios, from cold meals to hot dishes. Combined with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology, it extends shelf life and helps keep ready meals in better condition during transportation and on store shelves. The paper and film can be easily separated after use, facilitating recycling and directly addressing the EU PPWR’s requirements for plastic reduction and recyclability in food-contact packaging. For ready-meal brands, sustainability is no longer simply an added value in packaging, it has become essential for entering the European market. For sustainable fresh-food packaging, the fresh-food box with a viewing window combines biodegradable materials with a moisture-resistant formulation, allowing consumers to see the meat inside while maintaining sufficient strength under refrigerated conditions. The fresh-produce box features reinforced inner ribs and rounded edges, providing stable support in humid environments while fitting closely with cling film. Beyond these solutions, YUTOECO also showcased packaging for a wider range of foodservice applications, from cold- and hot-meal airline catering containers to cups and plates, as well as retail food trays for supermarkets. Using plant-fiber-based materials as a common foundation, YUTO delivers reduced-plastic solutions while maintaining stacking convenience, sealing performance, and user experience. For foodservice brands, this means there is no need to choose between sustainability and functionality—sustainable packaging no longer has to come at the expense of cost efficiency or convenience. From ready-meal containers to fresh-food and foodservice applications, YUTOECO demonstrated at SIAL Paris 2026 that sustainability is more than a slogan. With a comprehensive range of plant-fiber food packaging solutions, it showed how sustainable choices can become a practical part of every meal and every bite. Looking ahead, YUTOECO will continue to focus on food and foodservice packaging, driving the large-scale adoption of environmentally friendly alternatives through technological innovation and working alongside global food brands to bring pack...

From November 12–14, 2025, YUTOECO participated in the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025 held in Utrecht, the Netherlands, organized by Packaging Europe, a leading media platform in the packaging industry. The event brought together global experts to discuss packaging innovations addressing environmental challenges and the future of sustainable packaging. Main Stage: Diversifying Fibre Sources At the summit, Jerome, R&D expert from YUTOECO, joined other speakers to exchange insights and breakthroughs on the topic “Diversifying Fibre Sources.” The discussion centered on three key areas: - Analyzing the precarious of wood-based fibers in packaging (including environmental impacts of logging, supply shortages caused by wildfires, and rising costs from PPWR/EUDR regulations). - Explore how alternative fibers can build supply chain resilience, as well as existing challenges and technological breakthroughs. - Discussing the scaling up for alternative raw materials and fostering collaboration across the global value chain. During the discussion, Jerome mentioned, “In truth, environmentalism is never a binary choice between black and white, but rather a continuous ladder of improvement. Traditional paper packages hold environmental advantages over disposable plastic ones, while paper packages made from alternative fibres represent an even more sustainable choice.” Innovative Fiber Technology Drives Sustainability At YUTOECO’s booth, a range of cutting-edge sustainable packaging technologies and cross-industry solutions were showcased, including: - FluoZero® — a plant-based, PFAS-free oil-resistant technology - Extruliber™ — an advanced dry fiber molding process - Plant-based cushioning materials and Algae inks These innovations highlight YUTOECO’s strong R&D capabilities and our firm commitment to driving the future of sustainable packaging. In addition to innovation in plant fiber products, we continue to advance in the field of printing inks, consistently developing and launching more eco-friendly solutions — such as algae-based inks. Leading the Way of Packaging Sustainability Beyond showcasing solutions, YUTOECO continues to explore new eco-friendly raw materials. In addition to widely used fibers such as bagasse and bamboo, we are actively researching alternative renewable fibers like giant fungus grass and bamboo shoot shell, efficiently utilizing natural resources. What's more, YUTOECO is also continuously optimizing our production processes to enhance sustainability and minimize environmental impact throughout the packaging lifecycle. Through its participation in the Sustainable Packaging Summit, YUTOECO not only joined global partners in exploring fiber diversification strategies but also demonstrated our progress in sustainable innovation. Looking ahead, YUTOECO will continue advancing eco-friendly material R&D and manufacturing upgrades, working with partners across the value chain to build more resilient, sustainable packaging...

YUTOECO, a leading force in the eco-friendly packaging industry, has recently introduced FluoZero, a revolutionary PFAS-free greaseproof technology designed specifically for molded fiber food packaging, addressing key pain points in sustainable and high-performance greaseproof solutions. In the current catering packaging industry, the demand for PFAS-free greaseproof solutions is on the rise. However, existing alternatives have significant drawbacks. “in-slurry” PFAS-free solutions often face temperature limitations and offer only short-term greaseproof performance. Moreover, many of these solutions are derived from fossil-based materials, making them not only non-renewable but also non-biodegradable. Surface process solutions, such as lamination, may contain plastics, are relatively expensive, and some, like silicon-based coatings, may even pose risks to human health. FluoZero stands out as a remarkable solution to these challenges. It is not only completely PFAS-free but is also entirely plant-based and made from agricultural by-products, making it a sustainable and renewable option. FluoZero-treated products have a super-dense physical structure that effectively resists grease, which can withstand a wide range of temperatures, from -34°C to 220°C, maintaining long-term (8 hours) protection. This makes it suitable for a diverse range of applications, including frozen food packaging, airline meals, and high-temperature food containers for fried foods. In addition to its outstanding greaseproof and temperature resistance capabilities, FluoZero also offers improvements in product strength. Products made with FluoZero are thinner yet stronger than traditional molded fiber products, with increased bending stiffness and bursting strength. This not only reduces shipping costs but also accelerates the performance iteration of molded fiber products, such as the production of molded fiber cutleries, paper-based non-packaging structural components, and so on. YUTOECO's FluoZero technology has made significant progress, successfully obtaining USDA biobased certification and compostable certifications from BPI, Din Certco, while meeting FDA food contact regulations. This breakthrough effectively addresses the challenge of PFAS-free greaseproof in molded fiber products, making it ideal for high-temperature, greaseproof applications such as airline meal boxes and takeaway containers. Besides catering industries, FluoZero also shows great potential in industrial packaging, providing a more sustainable and reliable solution for products like hair dye mixing trays. YUTOECO's launch of FluoZero is in line with its long-standing commitment to sustainability. Since the establishment of the YUTOECO brand, the company has been dedicated to eco-friendly packaging solutions, shifting from process innovation to material innovation. FluoZero represents a significant step forward in this journey, offering a packaging solution that is not only high-performing but also safe...