Safe and sustainable pet food packaging

Ahlstrom’s PawPrint® papers provide pet food brand owners functional and visually appealing pet food packaging, eliminating plastic and using fiber-based materials, while helping pet food manufactures achieve their sustainability metrics. Ahlstrom’s next generation of PawPrint® packaging solutions additionally ensure pet food shelf-life requirements are met while achieving pet-palatability test results for the most distinguished of pet consumers.

Paper offers outstanding grease resistance without PFAS, featuring printable outer plies and barrier inner liners made for both inner and outer applications specially designed for Petfood.

Unveiling the benefits of Ahlstrom PawPrint

FluoroFree® Technology

An outstanding barrier solution without PFAS chemicals
Customizable Design

Ideal for vibrant branding, with barrier inner liners for maximum product protection.
Versatility

Compatible with multiple bag sizes and structures, such as pinch bottom, SOS bottom, and 3-ply structures, suitable for small and large packaging.
Sustainability

Made from renewable, FSC®-certified cellulosic fibers, PawPrint® is fully recyclable and reduces plastic waste.

PawPrint Portfolio

We offer a range of high-quality pet food packaging paper options designed for durability, excellent printability, and superior grease resistance. Discover innovative solutions for both inner and outer layers, each tailored to meet your specific packaging needs.

Inner and outer layers for OPP film lamination

Excellent lamination with plastic film
High printability
Available in white and calendared options with FluoroFree® technology
Two variations based on the required level of grease resistance

Outer ply layer

Designed for the outer layer
Exceptional resistance to grease staining

Available in three variations:

for SOS and pinch bottom bags that features edge wicking resistance and good printability
for pinch bottom bags with good printability
for pinch bottom bags that provides a superior print surface

Inner ply with MVTR treatment

Excellent resistance to grease wicking
Includes an additional moisture barrier treatment, making it suitable for all pet food bag types
Eliminates the need for a plastic film laminate, resulting in a WMU curbside recyclable bag when used when used together with our outerply products

PawPrint® boasts many sustainability attributes

FluoroFree® proprietary PFAS Free Grease Resistance
Made from wood-based natural cellulose fibers - plastic replacement solutions
Available with Chain-of-Custody certifications Forestry Stewardship Council® (FSC®), SFI®,PEFC™
PawPrint® papers are made from wood-based cellulose fibers, a renewable material, and are recyclable according to EN 13430 standard and by the Western Michigan University.
Safe, food contact ability (BfR XXXVI, FDA 176.170)

FluoroFree® liners

Made without the use of fluorochemicals (PFAS)
Meets FDA BfR requirements for direct-food contact
Available in white and trulyNatural®
Glue-able, coat-able and print receptive
Ideal for Laminations
Excellent holdout to pet food both flat and folded.
Excellent grease wicking resistance
Basis weight range of 65 to 82#, 40gsm-52gsm

Driving sustainable innovation

"Sustainable co-innovation is essential in today's packaging development," explains Rafael Yamamoto, Head of Innovation for Ahlstrom Global Food Packaging.

"By working collaboratively with our partners across the value chain, we can create packaging solutions that not only meet performance needs but also align with the environmental goals of our customers and end consumers."

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