Cerealus receives U.S. patent for fluorocarbon-free material

Maine-based biopolymer manufacturer Cerealus Holdings has been awarded a U.S. patent for its Holdout product, which is a bio-based food-packaging alternative that is fluorocarbon-free because it is made with a corn protein, zein. "Our technology will finally enable consumers to access sustainable and biodegradable food packaging on a wider scale," said CEO Tony Jabar.

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