Benefits of SBB Synthetic Bacon Board®
Full service manufacturers of print packaging, and SBB Synthetic Bacon Board® in partnership with Profol Americas Inc.
Bacon L Board printers have partnered with cast film manufacturer Profol Americas Inc. to deliver a sustainable polypropylene-based alternative to waxed bacon board: SBB Synthetic Bacon Board®. SBB offers moisture and grease-resistant film that is 100% recyclable, easily custom printable and delivers a stiff backing for pork, turkey, chicken, beef, fish, and plant-based products. With consumption of bacon at an all-time high, consumers are looking for sturdy yet sustainable packaging alternatives as more meals are being prepared at home.
Benefits of SBB Synthetic Bacon Board®
- The SBB surface provides for superior print durability vs. traditional L board.
- Easily printable with traditional offset or flexo printing processes.
- SBB food contact surface offers the use of FDA-approved inks or polymer pigments.
- SBB film can be pigmented any color on the bacon-contact side with white on the reverse side for easy printing of advertising graphics.
- Synthetic bacon boards are offered in standard colors of white/white, black/white, or yellow/white.
- Exclusive corporate colors can be produced if volume thresholds are met.
- One study estimates that more than 48 million pounds of traditional bacon L board go to U.S. landfills annually. Converting to a more recycled board solution would have a positive impact on the environment.
- Recyclable #5: Polypropylene-based SBB Synthetic Bacon Board® material is 100% recyclable in the polypropylene or polyolefin recycle stream. It can be separated for recycling using traditional water bath separation used for polyolefins.
- Guaranteed non-wicking material creates a more appealing presentation.
- Soft corners prevent leakers during the packaging process.
- SBB can withstand the 87,000 PSI pressure of HPP (hyperbaric pasteurization process) without impacting the board's physical properties or print integrity.
- The polypropylene material does not absorb moisture or bacon grease, which keeps the visual presentation crisp and vibrant.
- Profol is a certified SQF (Safe Quality Food) packaging material supplier.
