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Sabert Corporation Europe has launched PULPUltra, a next-generation, no-intentionally-added-PFAS food packaging solution, across Europe and the UK & Ireland.

The new solution aims to meet tightening EU regulatory standards while addressing commercial demand for high-performance, sustainable foodservice packaging.

The bagasse-fibre-based platform, already trialled in Ireland and France, combines over 95% renewable fibres with a minimal barrier coating to deliver enhanced oil and grease resistance for hot and ready-to-eat foods.

The packaging is freezer- and oven-safe, compatible with microwaves and commercial MerryChef ovens, and recyclable or industrially compostable under EU standards. Home compostable certification is expected later this year.

“The launch of PULPUltra positions our customers ahead of upcoming regulatory changes on PFAS and sustainability, while offering superior strength and heat resistance,” said Alex Noake, senior vice president and managing director at Sabert Europe.

PULPUltra comes as the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) tightens limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as 'forever chemicals,' with new measures taking effect from August 2026.

Sabert has already evolved its broader pulp portfolio into a home-compostable range and has integrated the technology into bespoke children’s meal packaging in Ireland and the Gastronorme range in France.

The launch underlines the company’s strategy to combine compliance with functional performance in a market where foodservice operators increasingly demand sustainable, PFAS-free solutions without compromising strength or heat resistance.

It follows Sabert’s 2025 acquisition of UK-based Colpac Limited, a manufacturer of sustainable paperboard packaging, and complements its 40-year track record in pulp and fibre-based packaging.

“Every product we make is rigorously tested for food safety and performance,” added Isabelle Ernotte, Sabert quality, environment, health and safety manager. “PULPUltra demonstrates how innovation in material science can deliver both regulatory compliance and operational reliability for our customers.”