Ahlstrom Introduces PureLid™: Innovative Fiber-Based Lid for Sustainable Coffee Capsules

Ahlstrom Introduces PureLid™: Innovative Fiber-Based Lid for Sustainable Coffee Capsules

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a leading provider of sustainable specialty materials, has unveiled PureLid™, a revolutionary fiber-based lid for single-serve coffee capsules aimed at supporting the coffee industry’s sustainability efforts. PureLid™ offers a high-performing, home-compostable alternative to aluminum or plastic lids commonly used in coffee capsules. It has received both OK compost HOME and OK compost INDUSTRIAL certifications from TÜV®, affirming its suitability for composting at home and in industrial facilities. PureLid™ is compatible with popular bio-based coffee capsules, preserves coffee flavor and freshness with an adequate oxygen barrier, and features a built-in filter to ensure optimal brewing performance. The innovation marks a significant step in achieving sustainable coffee packaging while maintaining high-performance standards. Ahlstrom’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is reflected in the creation of PureLid™, which aims to enhance the coffee experience and contribute to a more sustainable future for customers and consumers alike.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 24-Jan-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom, a leading provider of sustainable specialty materials, is proud to announce the launch of PureLid™, a fiber-based lid offering for single-serve coffee capsules to support the coffee industry in its sustainability journey. With its ground-breaking design, PureLid™ offers a high-performing, home-compostable alternative to aluminum or plastic lids used in coffee capsules.

PureLid™ has received the OK compost HOME and OK compost INDUSTRIAL certifications from TÜV®. OK compost HOME and OK compost INDUSTRIAL certifications confirm that PureLid™ can be composted at home and in an industrial facility. All tests have been carried out with an independent laboratory certified and accredited to ISO 17025.

This innovative, patented coffee lid structure is ready to seal on coffee capsules, making it an ideal choice for manufacturers who are looking to embrace the future of sustainable coffee packaging.

PureLid™ is compatible with the most common bio-based coffee capsules on the market, making it a versatile choice for coffee brands looking to reduce their environmental footprint. PureLid™ also features an adequate Oxygen Barrier that preserves the coffee’s flavor and freshness.

Furthermore, PureLid™ incorporates a built-in filter that effectively retains dust, ensuring optimal brewing performance and a consistently pure coffee taste with every cup. One of the remarkable features of PureLid™ is its transition from industrial compostability to home compostability while preserving capsule performance and the critical oxygen barrier.

“It was a substantial challenge to transition from industrial compostable solutions to home compostable ones while maintaining the high-performance standards of our coffee capsule lidding solutions and the crucial oxygen barrier. However, our team’s dedication and expertise have made PureLid™ a reality, setting a new standard for sustainable coffee packaging,” says Philippe Sevoz, Vice President of the Beverage & Casing business.

“Ahlstrom is committed to sustainability and innovation, and PureLid™ is a testament to our dedication to creating sustainable solutions for the coffee industry. We believe that PureLid™ will not only enhance the coffee experience but also contribute to a more sustainable future for our customers and their consumers,” Sevoz concludes.

Ahlstrom in brief
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials. Our net sales in 2022 for continuing operations amounted to EUR 3.3 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com

Media Contact:

Gianluca Capra
EMEA coffee, Regional Sales Manager & KAM
gianluca.capra@ahlstrom.com

SOURCE: AHLSTROM