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

AHLSTROM OYJ PRESS RELEASE, APRIL 7, 2025 at 10 EEST 

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. 

* the certification complies with Australian Standard AS 5810 (2010) Home composting 

For more information, please contact: Monica Pedretti, Global Food Packaging Marketing Communications Manager, monica.pedretti@ahlstrom.com

• For more information on Sulpack®, visit: https://www.ahlstrom.com/products/food-packaging-baking-and-cooking-solutions/food-packaging-papers/paper-wrapping-for-butter-and-plant-based-alternatives/  

• For more information about Ahlstrom BPI certified products, visit: https://products.bpiworld.org/companies/ahlstrom

Ahlstrom in brief  
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more www.ahlstrom.com.