Revolutionizing Fresh Fruit Packaging Sustainability With H.B. Fuller® Earthic™ 9802

Written By Eben Caldwell

At HAR Adhesive Technologies, our commitment to providing innovative and sustainable adhesive solutions in partnership with H.B. Fuller is unwavering. Today, we're excited to introduce a game-changer in the fresh fruit packaging industry: the H.B. Fuller® Earthic™ 9802 washable adhesive solution.

The Fresh Fruit Market Is Consistently Growing

The fresh food market revenue is on a steady growth trajectory, expected to increase annually by 4.28% (NA, CAGR 2023-2028). Within this market, fresh fruits hold significant volume, with a staggering 24.31 billion kilograms recorded in 2022. Among these fruits, grapes and berries alone represent 20% of the total fresh fruit revenue.

Addressing The Changing Landscape Of Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Earthic™ 9802 is designed to meet the evolving demands of sustainable packaging solutions:

  • Caustic Washable: Enables recyclability by allowing easy removal of adhesive from both substrates through a washing process.

  • Semi-Permanent: Facilitates recyclability by ensuring adhesive removal without leaving any residue behind.

  • Clear Appearance And No Staining: Enhances brand image on transparent packaging by avoiding unsightly stains.

  • Low Temperature Resistance: Ensures labels remain intact even in refrigerated environments.

  • Food Safety: Meets FDA indirect 175.105 standards for food safety.

  • Low Temperature Application: Prevents warping of substrate, saving energy and improving operational safety.

  • Great Adhesion: Provides strong adhesion to hold labels during production and shipping processes.

A Flexible And Reliable Solution

The Earthic™ 9802 adhesive solution is versatile and applicable to various packaging scenarios, for example:

  • Ideal for berries clamshells.

  • Suitable for trays of meat and deli/vegetables trays.

  • Compatible with thermoformed PET substrates.

  • Suitable for HDPE and wood pulp fiber core substrates.

  • Provides excellent adhesion to paper labels.

Embracing Sustainable Packaging Practices

With Earthic™ 9802, HAR Adhesive Technologies and H.B. Fuller are revolutionizing fresh fruit packaging sustainability. By offering a caustic washable adhesive solution that prioritizes recyclability, transparency, and food safety, we are empowering businesses to meet their sustainability goals while delivering high-quality products to consumers.

Join us in embracing sustainable packaging practices and ushering in a greener future for the fresh fruit industry with H.B. Fuller® Earthic™ 9802. Together, we can make a difference, one adhesive solution at a time.

Readers are invited to use the links below to find and contact a local adhesives representative that can help with your company's industrial adhesives needs: HAR Adhesive Technologies has a presence in seven distinct states, uniquely focused on serving the adhesives, adhesive application, and equipment needs of each region in: Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia 

Eben Caldwell

I am a traditionally trained designer who still likes to sketch, draw and brainstorm on a whiteboard.

Having learned the skill of design, layout and print before computers did all of the work gives me the ability to get my concepts on paper and getting feedback from my team. The best projects are the ones that are built in the conference room beforehand with creative and constructive brainstorming sessions. My ability to lead those meetings and understand the business of design is exactly what gives me a leg up on most of my peers.

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