Amcor (NYSE:AMCR, ASX: AMC))), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced a collaboration with U.K.-based startup Kelpi to explore next-generation coating technologies designed to enhance the performance and sustainability of packaging materials.

The partnership with Kelpi supports Amcor's broader innovation strategy focused on identifying and advancing solutions that enable more sustainable packaging while maintaining high functional standards. Amcor's research and development teams are currently evaluating Kelpi's proprietary coating technology platform, a bio-based1 seaweed material designed to deliver barrier performance and compatibility with recycling streams for fiber-based packaging.