Dry by Design: ProAmpac and Ozzi Tackle Moisture at the Source

CINCINNATI (JUN. 04, 2026)—ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce the successful commercialization of ProActive Intelligence^® Moisture Protect MP-1000, a breakthrough active packaging technology developed in collaboration with Ozzi, a brand specializing in stick-pack formats for sensitive powdered products.

Moisture Protect MP-1000 is a patent-pending film technology designed to address one of the most persistent challenges in food, health, and wellness products: moisture-driven degradation. The Moisture Protect series integrates Aptar CSP Technologies’ 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ technology. With this technology, the MP-1000 series of films actively adsorbs residual moisture from the package headspace, eliminating the need for traditional desiccant packets while maintaining excellent barrier performance.

“Moisture Protect MP-1000 demonstrates how active packaging can move beyond protection to actively enable product performance,” said Bob Flaherty,

vice president of product development. “Our collaboration with Ozzi shows what’s possible when material science is aligned with real-world product challenges—delivering better outcomes for brands and consumers alike.”

Ozzi partnered with ProAmpac to solve taste and odor issues caused by excess moisture trapped inside stick packs. Traditional packaging couldn’t keep the interior dry enough, which affected product quality and reduced shelf life.

By switching to ProAmpac’s MP-1000 packaging, Ozzi dramatically improved performance. MP-1000 actively removes moisture from the package interior, helping protect flavor, prevent unwanted odors, and maintain overall product quality.

“MP-1000 allowed us to solve a critical product performance issue while simplifying our packaging system,” said Brandon Kuipers, founder. “By removing residual moisture at the source, we were able to protect flavor without compromising efficiency or adding complexity to our operation.”

Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing packaging lines, MP-1000 offers customizable moisture protection without added complexity. By eliminating the need for loose desiccants, this technology improves product quality, reduces waste, and extends shelf life, making it a versatile solution for moisture-sensitive applications across food, health, and wellness products.

For more information about ProAmpac’s active and intelligent packaging solutions, please contact [email protected] or visit ProAmpac.com.

About ProAmpac
ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac’s approach to sustainability – ProActive Sustainability -- provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. For more information, visit ProAmpac.com or contact [email protected]. 

 About Ozzi

Ozzi is a dietary supplement company on a mission to help people break the cycle of late-night cravings and diet frustration. Founded in 2025, Ozzi creates caffeine-free drink sticks powered by five science-backed ingredients -- including allulose, konjac root, and butyrate -- that work with the body's natural biology to support appetite control and satiety. Born from its founder's own struggle with evening snacking, Ozzi has helped over 5,000 customers take back control of their nights without relying on willpower alone. The company is based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit heyozzi.com.

About PPC

PPC partners with middle-market companies based in North America with positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. PPC builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. PPC is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.