Films comprising antimicrobial and fungistatic agents

A process for producing an antimicrobial or fungistatic film comprising the steps of introducing a fluid additive into a container equipped with a moving gravure roll;

• picking up the fluid additive from the container with the gravure roll;
• delivering the additive into or onto a flat film;
• drying the film;
• and optionally converting the flat film into a tubular film wherein
• the process is carried out batch-wise or continuously;
• the fluid additive comprises a flavorant, a colorant, or a combination of two or more thereof;
• the film comprises a liquid absorptive inner layer and an outer impermeable barrier layer;
• and
• the liquid absorptive inner layer comprises at least one antimicrobial or fungistatic agent.