Biodegradable fresh absorbent pads

Supermarkets, e-commerce fresh sellers and foodservice brands replacing single-use plastic packaging still need the pad inside the pack to work — to pull moisture away from fruit, meat and seafood so the product stays dry and presentable in transit. The difference is what happens after the pack is opened: instead of adding another plastic layer to the waste stream, the pad is designed to be broken down by microorganisms under appropriate conditions after use.

Bofeng New Materials supplies food-grade absorbent pads built around bio-based materials for brands that want freshness performance and a lower-impact end of life to go together.

Where These Pads Are Used

The pad format follows the pack, wherever chilled or fresh product is shipped:

• Supermarket retail — tray-packed fruit, vegetables, meat and seafood.
• Cold-chain distribution — cartons and boxes moving through chilled logistics.
• E-commerce fresh delivery — insulated boxes and direct-to-consumer packs.
• Foodservice — display and delivery packs for prepared fresh items.
• Household use — small trays and storage packs for produce.

Key Features

Bio-based, biodegradable by design

The core starts from biological sources — modified starch, bio-polyester (PLA, PHA) and biodegradable polymers such as PBAT. After use, under suitable biological or chemical conditions, microorganisms can break the materials down into water, carbon dioxide and organic matter. We state conditions and composition rather than a single degradation time, because both depend on the environment and the material.

Moisture management for fresh product

The pad absorbs and holds the excess water and juice released by fruit, vegetables, meat and seafood, keeping the pack interior dry. Removing pooled liquid helps slow the conditions that accelerate spoilage and microbial growth.

Food-contact safety

Materials are food-grade, non-toxic and odourless for direct contact with food, meeting food-contact safety requirements. Ask us for documentation for your market's compliance review.

Light, flexible and cuttable

The pad is light and flexible, which also protects fruit and vegetable surfaces from abrasion, and it can be cut and adapted to different product forms and pack sizes.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are made to order rather than fixed:

• Sheet or roll format, size, basis weight and absorbency are set to your tray, product type and pack size.
• Because composition and degradation profile depend on material and environment, we provide material and degradation data on request rather than a one-size claim.

How to Select and Order

• Tell us what you pack — fruit, vegetables, meat or seafood — and the pack format you use.
• Choose sheet or roll supply and state target tray dimensions; we recommend a starting basis weight and absorbency.
• MOQ, lead time and sample shipping depend on specification and volume. Request material and degradation data with your enquiry to support your compliance review.

FAQ

Is it safe for direct food contact?

Yes. The pads are made from food-grade materials that meet food-contact safety requirements. Ask us for documentation for your market's compliance review.

Under what conditions does it biodegrade?

The materials are designed to be broken down by microorganisms under industrial-composting or suitable soil conditions. Exact conditions and timing depend on the material and environment — request our data sheet.

Can size and absorbency be customised?

Yes — sheet or roll format, size, basis weight and absorbency are set to your pack.

Can we get samples before ordering?

Yes. Request samples for a trial pack and state your product type and pack size; we will recommend a starting specification.

Bofeng New Materials supplies biodegradable, food-grade absorbent pads to supermarkets, packers, e-commerce fresh sellers and foodservice buyers moving to lower-impact fresh packaging. Tell us your pack format and we will propose a specification; request material and degradation data with your enquiry.

Get a quote or request samples: jason.zhan@bofmat.com

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