Oxygen Barrier Redefines Food Packaging

Overview

The oxygen barrier technology in Morro™ Coating addresses one of the most persistent challenges in food packaging: oxygen ingress. Even in sealed products, oxygen can shorten shelf life, alter taste, and reduce nutritional value. Traditionally, this has been managed with multi-layer plastics and synthetic additives, but these solutions create recycling challenges and environmental concerns.

Morro™ Coating is made entirely from plant-based materials, forming a strong yet sustainable shield against oxygen. Its high barrier performance works without fossil-based polymers or harmful chemicals, ensuring products remain fresher for longer while supporting compostable and recyclable packaging formats.

Vision and Planning

Xampla developed Morro™ Coating to deliver high oxygen protection without relying on traditional plastics. The company’s design focuses on both performance and sustainability, ensuring that packaging manufacturers can meet strict shelf-life demands without compromising recyclability.
Key features include:

• High Oxygen Barrier: Prevents oxygen transmission to maintain food quality.
• Plant-Based Composition: Derived from natural polymers with no fossil-based ingredients.
• Compatibility: Works with existing paper, film, and moulded formats.
• Compostable: Certified for home and industrial composting.

Governance, Strategic Potential & Connectivity

Xampla, a certified B Corp with an ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System, upholds strict environmental and social standards while driving sustainable innovation. Headquartered in Cambridge, the company is scaling Morro™ Coating through strategic production partnerships with the 2M Group, enabling expanded manufacturing across the UK and Europe. This governance-backed approach ensures that the plant-based oxygen barrier is deployed efficiently into the food packaging supply chain, aligning sustainability commitments with rapid market adoption.

Why It Matters

Morro™ Coating delivers clear value across the food industry:

1. Product Freshness – Its oxygen barrier slows spoilage, enabling longer shelf life without chemical preservatives.
2. Supply Chain Efficiency – Longer-lasting products mean fewer losses in storage and transport.
3. Circular Economy Goals – Fully compostable and compatible with paper recycling streams, reducing packaging waste.