Billerud to bring fresh approach to pizza delivery

- Billerud paper made from 100 percent primary fiber, and both compostable and recyclable

 

- Boxes will be produced by Schiettinger Group in Auerswalde together with MB Karton Ernst Behrend

 

Lieferando, a fast growing online supplier of home delivery food such as pizza, pasta and sushi in Germany, has chosen Billerud’s 100 percent primary fiber paper for its new and improved pizza delivery boxes.

 

Product safety is paramount in the home delivery market, and regulations around food packaging are very strict. In Italy, the spiritual home of pizza, delivery boxes are always made of primary fibers.

 

Billerud said this trend is now extending into northern Europe, with Lieferando introducing stronger and fresher pizza boxes in Germany made from Scandinavian fibers.

 

Billerud is a global manufacturer of strong primary fiber-based packaging material, working with over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries

 

The boxes will be produced by the Schiettinger Group in Auerswalde together with MB Karton Ernst Behrend in Berlin, Germany.

 

Billerud’s paper is made from a 100 percent primary fibers and complies with FDA 2011 Title 21, Chapter 1, § 176.170, §176.180 and BfR 2012 A, recommendation XXXVI. The paper is both compostable and recyclable.

 

Lieferando said the strength of the raw material makes it possible to reduce the weight of the packaging, and at the same time increase the printability.

 

However, the main reason behind Lieferando’s decision to choose Billerud primary fiber paper is the purity of the material, guaranteeing a high level of product safety for their customers. High customer satisfaction is key and Lieferando is not willing to comprise on the quality of the packaging.

 

Kai Hansen, managing director and founder of Lieferando, said: ‘We are a new company wanting to challenge the market by modern technology and high customer satisfaction.

 

‘It is therefore natural that we look for smarter packaging that boosts our brand and protect our high-quality pizzas in the best possible way.’

 

Bernhard Schinner, plant manager at Schiettinger, said: ‘We are a strong believer in the supremacy of primary fibers and the demand is constantly growing.

‘Sustainability questions are on the agenda and we want to take our responsibility in the value chain by reducing the packaging weight and thus the waste.

 

‘Billerud is a natural partner for us since they are in the forefront of developing high quality materials for smarter packaging solutions.’

 

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