The demand for sustainable food packaging with reliable UV protection is rising, as light exposure can cause off-flavours, discolouration and nutrient loss. Event tip: Modern Functional Coatings – Self-Healing, Anti-Ice and BeyondOn 29 October 2025, the European Coatings seminar Modern Functional Coatings: Self-Healing, Anti-Ice and Beyond will take place online. If you’re looking to add innovative performance features to your coating systems, this online seminar offers valuable practical insights. Improved strength and reduced permeabilityBeyond UV protection, the coating increased the paper’s tensile index by 126 % and folding endurance by 308 %. Source: Xie, K., Luo, T., Wang, L., Wang, J., Liu, W. & Tang, Y., Fabrication of multifunctional lignin-based composite coatings for enhanced strength, barrier properties and UV protection of cellulosic paper.