Sabert Corporation Europe has launched its new fully home-compostable and recyclable foodservice packaging range. Made from renewable plant-based resources, the range is free from intentionally added PFAS and fully compliant.
“We chose to take our time rather than rush to market,” said Alex Noake, senior vice president and managing director for Sabert Europe. “Most PFAS-free solutions we’ve tested simply haven’t performed, and we have been inundated with requests from customers who continue to see Sabert as credible pulp innovators. We confidently offer pulp packaging that’s food safe, home compostable, recyclable and reliable in demanding food-service and retail environments.”
“In the food-service market, pulp packaging with no added PFAS options has faced performance challenges, a gap Sabert’s new ranges are designed to close,” Noake said. “Just recently, I was served an Asian-fusion meal in a pulp tray lined with grease-proof paper, a clear sign the bagasse tray itself wasn’t up to the job. The result was predictable. The paper became soggy, tore apart, and mixed with the food, undermining both the dining experience and the environmental intent. Worse still, many of those grease-proof liners still contain PFAS, completely defeating the purpose of using a PFAS-free base in the first place. Our goal was to avoid those compromises entirely by developing solutions that perform flawlessly without needing additional packaging or shortcuts.”
To align with new regulatory requirements, Sabert has evolved its entire pulp portfolio into the HC (home compostable) range. Building on this foundation, Sabert introduced Pulp Ultra, a next-generation, no-intentionally-added-PFAS formulation that meets both legislative standards and customers’ expectations for superior strength and heat resistance. This will be available early next year. Together, these ranges give customers a choice between a standard home-compostable option and a high-performance solution, both of which meet Sabert’s quality standards.
“At Sabert, we take food safety to heart,” said Sabert’s quality environment, health and safety manager Isabelle Ernotte. “Every product we make is rigorously tested to comply with food safety standards. Our commitment is to help customers transition responsibly and confidently as new legislation comes into effect.”
Sabert’s existing pulp ranges containing PFAS substances claim to be fully compliant and safe for use, meeting all current UK, European and national food-contact regulations. From 12 August 2026, Regulation (EU) No 40/2025 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) introduces new measures, including Article 5(5) paragraph 5, of Regulation (EU) No 40/2025 which restricts and introduces limits on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ due to their persistence in the environment and the human body. Sabert’s new solutions are expected to help customers stay ahead of these changes with products that meet the next generation of sustainability standards.
“Sabert has over 40 years’ experience in providing innovative, value-added products to the highest quality standards, supported by outstanding customer service,” said Noake. ”Our mission is to offer our clients the best guarantees in terms of quality, safety and service, so talk to us to ensure you are choosing the most appropriate food-service packaging or if you would like to better understand the potential impact of upcoming legislation.”
