As e-commerce logistics costs soar by 30% and EU carbon tariffs drive supply chain decarbonization, lightweight packaging has shifted from an option to a necessity. EVOH (Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer) is rewriting the rules of lightweight packaging with its "thin yet powerful" barrier performance—delivering 10 times the oxygen barrier of PE with just one-third the thickness, making “weight reduction without quality compromise” a reality.

From chilled fresh milk to plant-based beverages, consumers’ pursuit of ultimate freshness is driving rapid advancements in packaging technology. EVOH (Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer), with its exceptional oxygen barrier properties, has become the invisible guardian of dairy and liquid beverage packaging. As the industry focuses on extended shelf life, lightweight carbon reduction, and recyclable design, how is EVOH polymer reshaping the new standard for dairy and beverage packaging?

Global retail giant Walmart has announced its commitment to reducing fresh food waste by 50% by 2025 while achieving carbon neutrality across its supply chain. At the heart of this transformation is EVOH high-barrier co-extruded film, which is redefining the lifecycle of fresh products from farm to shelf through its extended freshness and lightweight recyclability.

Driven by both consumption upgrades and environmental policies, high-barrier packaging materials are experiencing explosive growth. EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer), known for its exceptional oxygen barrier properties, is revolutionizing industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and new energy when co-extruded with nylon. As a core supplier of EVOH resin, we stay at the forefront of the industry, analyzing the innovative applications and future opportunities of EVOH polymer in nylon co-extruded films.

In 2023, Nestlé launched the world’s first carbon-neutral ice cream, reducing carbon emissions across the entire supply chain—from raw material sourcing and production to transportation and packaging recycling. At the heart of this breakthrough is EVOH high-barrier co-extruded film, which addresses the sustainability challenges of frozen food packaging through superior freshness preservation and recyclable design.

As the global food supply chain accelerates its green transformation, EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer) is emerging as a key material for building a closed-loop ecosystem that integrates preservation, logistics, and recycling, thanks to its high barrier performance, recyclable design potential, and innovative technology advancements.

Amid the global packaging industry's pursuit of high performance, cost reduction, and sustainability, EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer), as a leading high-barrier material, is breaking through traditional cost and efficiency limitations through material innovation and process optimization.

Driven by the EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUP), China’s “Dual Carbon” goals, and global brands’ ESG commitments, recyclable plastic packaging design has become an irreversible industry trend. 

The global fresh e-commerce market is projected to surpass $600 billion by 2025, with an annual compound growth rate exceeding 20%. However, the industry still faces three major challenges: high spoilage rates (averaging 10%-15%), unstable product quality, and environmental compliance pressure. 

With the increasing demand for barrier performance in the food, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries, the development of EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer)-based high-barrier composite films is experiencing a new wave of technological innovation.