The Basics of Highly Engineered Food Paper

Food paper is much more than a sustainably sourced wrapper—it’s a complex, highly engineered material designed to meet the needs of your specific food packaging applications. At Domtar, we understand that food packaging must balance functionality and efficiency. That’s why we offer a diverse range of food-grade papers designed to perform under various conditions while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. Whether it’s grease resistance for takeout or environmentally responsible alternatives for sustainably focused brands, the right paper is a necessary and impactful element in any business.

Food Papers Can Do More, A Customized Approach

Many suppliers offer food packaging materials, but few take the customized, solutions-based approach that Domtar does. We don’t just sell paper—we partner with you to develop the right solution for your specific needs. With the technical capabilities and security of supply that come from a large mill network, we provide dedicated sales and technical support to ensure your requirements are met with precision and care.

No two food packaging needs are the same, which is why we offer our broad range of specialty papers:

• Grease Resistance: Essential for fast food and bakery items, oil resistance, and grease penetration
• Moisture Barriers: Ideal for refrigerated or frozen foods, ensuring durability in cold storage and transport.
• Sustainability: BPI-certified compostable and responsibly sourced (SFI or FSC) options that align with corporate sustainability goals.
• Custom Designed: Engineered to your specifications to meet specific requirements and end uses, including coating, laminating, printing, and embossing.

Rather than trying to fit customers into pre-existing, one-size-fits-all paper options, Domtar takes a different approach. We work alongside you to understand your business, customer expectations, and the unique challenges you face. By leveraging our extensive mill capabilities and technical expertise, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance your operations and strengthen your market position. By staying ahead of industry trends, we help our customers differentiate themselves with cutting-edge packaging solutions while our highly engineered papers help streamline your production processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste.

Partner with Us for Smarter Food Packaging Solutions

At Domtar, we’re committed to helping you navigate the evolving food packaging landscape. Our diverse offering isn’t a recent addition—it’s an integral part of our long-term strategy. We understand that your needs require individualized solutions, and our food papers provide a variety of features to that end, including:

• Good printability
• Variety of finishes
• Water, oil, and grease resistance
• Color capabilities
• Excellent dry and wet strength properties

Our security of supply helps ensure you receive dependable delivery, and our network is quickly available to help when needed. As a result, you can rely on Domtar’s specialty paper portfolio to protect the quality and reliability of your products. Whether you need a specialized barrier paper, a sustainable packaging alternative, or a highly customized solution, we’re here to help.

Ready to optimize your food packaging strategy? Let’s work together to create a tailored solution that meets your exact needs.