Ahlstrom receives home compostable certification in Australia and New Zealand for Sulpack® Flexible packaging

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has received Home compostability certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) for its Sulpack® product range. Sulpack® is a PFAS-free parchment paper specifically developed for fresh and greasy applications and offers a natural grease barrier for packaging, such as butter wraps and cheese interlayers. The product can be used either as a mono-material or in laminated structures.

Ahlstrom’s Sulpack® products have achieved the ABA certification complements the European TÜV Home and Industrial Compost certifications, and the North American BPI® compostability certification. Sulpack® products offer a unique combination of functionality and sustainability tailored to regional needs.

These certifications enable Ahlstrom’s customers, converters and brand owners, to effectively meet their sustainability goals. The Australasian Bioplastics Association certifies compostable products through a rigorous process to comply with standards guaranteeing that certified products will fully compost.

“Sulpack® is a truly unique product range that transforms natural cellulosic fibers into a functional material without adding any chemicals,” says Guillaume Latourrette, Vice President of Ahlstrom’s Global Food Packaging business. “To phase out of single-use plastics, compostability certification is crucial. Ahlstrom's ABA certification strengthens our flexible packaging portfolio, expanding opportunities in Australia and New Zealand while reinforcing our commitment to sustainable solutions.”

Sulpack® is part of Ahlstrom’s Genuine Vegetable Parchment (GVP) products for food applications meeting stringent food contact and compostability standards for industrial and home settings. These products also provide a range of essential functional attributes, including grease resistance without added PFAS, water resistance, and high heat resistance.