Zerolys has launched its Phyber biomaterial made from engineered plant fibres, used to create rigid packaging containers such as bottles, tubes and jars for consumer packaged goods (CPG) applications.
The company states that the material is composed without fossil-based plastics or bioplastic equivalents and is designed to be free from microplastics, petrochemicals, PFAS, BPA, and phthalates. Apparently, the fibre-based structure utilizes agricultural waste as a feedstock and the natural wax-based barrier delivers high-performance properties, with WVTR and OTR levels supporting up to 12-month shelf life for packaged products.
Phyber can run on standard filling lines with existing caps, aiming to enable integration into current packaging systems. The material is also said to be biodegradable and designed to naturally break down after disposal.
Zerolys says Phyber is positioned for applications across food, beverage, home care, and personal care packaging. The company adds that it has developed working prototypes in a range of sizes, shapes, and colours and the material is progressing from lab-scale development to pilot-scale production.
In related news, Cove Packaging unveiled its PB1 fibre-based bottles at the end of 2025, said to demonstrate at least 84% success in paper waste sorting tests and anticipated to save up to 70% of CO2e emissions. The PB1 solution can also be used to produce jars, tubes, and mini formats.
More recently, Sabert Corporation Europe launched its PULPUltra food packaging solution across Europe, UK & Ireland, designed for fresh ready-to-eat dishes, hot foods and made from over 95% bagasse fibres. PULPUltra is reportedly safe for use in microwaves, conventional ovens, and MerryChef applications, and is suitable for single PET sealing or multi-welding.
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