FOOD packaging manufacturer Sabert has announced the launch of a new range of recyclable paper cutlery, made from FSC-certified paper.
The products are made from virgin cellulose and include a 17cm knife, fork and spoon, plus a 13cm spoon.
“This new recyclable paper cutlery range is a remarkable innovation on the market, as it combines sustainability, excellent recyclability and outstanding performance,” said Sabert Europe marketing and innovation manager, Gisèle Nonnweiler. “The challenge was to develop sustainable cutlery made from paper, which is strong, robust, and performs well with stiffness and cut quality when used with hot or cold foods.
“There are many non-plastic alternatives on the market, but it is a challenge to find an alternative that combines: rigidity; good cut quality; a pleasant mouth sensation; and does not adversely affect the taste of food.
“We invested heavily in R&D in order to develop this new paper cutlery range which delivers high performance in terms of rigidity, cut quality and resistance. The resulting innovation – which is owned and patented by Sabert – is so effective that our new paper cutlery’s performance is very close to plastic cutlery.”
