Formulating Innovative Sustainable Products
The Premier Manufacturer of Zein-Based Coatings and Adhesives
Since 1976, FLO has manufactured eco-friendly, biobased, vegan, and food-safe coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymers. Our products replace petroleum-based and synthetic materials, contributing to global efforts to enhance recycling, minimize waste, and promote material reuse.
Innovative Coating Solutions from Flo Enterprises
Flo Enterprises' mission & commitment to sustainability
In response to the growing market demand for Zein-based products, Flo Enterprises was founded in 2023. We are dedicated to aligning our functions, products, and expertise to deliver exceptional solutions. Our vertically integrated organization ensures a seamless supply chain, providing you with reliable, innovative, and sustainable products that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
FloZein Products
Initially focused on supplying zein as a raw material for a coating and encapsulation agent for the food, confectionery, and pharma/nutraceutical industries, FloZein expanded its market ready-to-use penetration in 2014 by developing coatings for specific applications in its existing markets.
More recently, FloZein has developed proprietary zein-based formulations to expand into new areas such as vegan food, coatings for fresh produce to extend shelf life, personal care, and adhesives.
GluECO was created to develop adhesives that were not only eco-friendly but also food-safe, versatile, and affordable.
GluECO has successfully developed zein-based adhesives for flexible food packaging and textiles, dermal films for cosmetics and personal care, industrial coatings, and specialty polymers to convert biomass into composite materials.
Our proprietary formulations are all biobased, fully sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based chemistries. Additionally, the unique properties of zein provide functionality not available in the current adhesive industry.
Zein Ventures is developing strategic partnership with companies throughout the world with three primary objectives:
- Implement innovative manufacturing technologies which are easly scalable and more efficent to reduce the cost of zein production.
- Expand global distribution channels to tailor supply chains for requirements of local markets and reduce freight expenses.
- Develop new Zein-based products to provide a clear competitive advantage in the fast-growing sustainable products and packaging market.
Finding the Right Product
Whether you are developing a new product or looking to reformulate with an all-natural coating alternative for shellac or synthetics, FloZein or FloZein combination products are the solution.
How it works?
A customer service representative will contact you by phone or email to discuss your specific requirements.
We will process samples for you and provide any necessary technical support to ensure your needs are met.