At LD Davis, sustainability isn’t just about what’s inside the box, it’s also about how it’s delivered.

When it comes to packaging the food we eat, safety extends well beyond just the ingredients and the primary packaging materials. One critical yet often overlooked component is the adhesive, particularly in direct food contact applications. These adhesives must meet strict regulatory standards and be applied under carefully controlled conditions to ensure they are safe for consumers.

As discussed in our previous blog, What Exactly is a Food-Safe Adhesive?, the FDA regulates materials used in food packaging to prevent contamination and protect public health. Adhesives are no exception. 

In this post, we’ll explore the key regulatory requirements, best practices, and considerations for choosing food-grade adhesives that ensure safety and FDA compliance in packaging.

Today, we're thrilled to feature author Mallory Benjamin, whose work, the Allium Series, was bound using our eco-friendly adhesive. In this exclusive interview, we dive into Benjamin’s creative process, the journey of bringing the Allium Series to life, and why the physical form of books matters in our increasingly digital world.

Join us as we discover how sustainable bookbinding practices align with Benjamin’s values and explore the unexpected ways that how a book is made can enhance the reading experience. Through conversations like these, we want to highlight that the bonds between writers, readers, and thoughtful production choices create something greater than the sum of their parts.

Read on to discover the story behind it—and the sustainable binding that brings it all together.