Food service paper demand to reach 1.5 million tonnes

As the quick service restaurant industry expands, demand for specialty papers also increases. According to the latest study by RISI, the worldwide growth for papers used in food service will increase at a rate of 1.4% annually to reach 1.5 million tonnes by 2016.

"Despite lacking certain inherent properties such as grease or moisture resistance, paper has become an increasingly attractive option for food service use. Many applications used for "take-out" packaging are disposable products such as bags, wraps, bakery sheets, cups, etc, making paper a more sustainable option compared to other competitive materials," said William Studstill, director of Graphic Paper at RISI, an information provider to the global forest products industry. "Because this is a growing market, opportunities may exist for commodity graphic paper and packaging producers to convert their equipment to make these specialty food service grades," he said.

The study, Specialty Food Service Papers, analyses the food service paper sector, particularly the barriers and opportunities that new entrants are likely to encounter. It also examines usage of specialty grades in this sector and identifies the key companies producing in this market.  Click here for more information.