BiOrigin Specialty Products (BSP) has introduced BioGuard, a new oil- and grease-resistant (OGR) paper that targets the fast-growing market for sustainable food-service packaging. Engineered with a 100 percent food-safe barrier, the paper prevents oils from seeping through sandwich wraps, burger sleeves, and take-out bags without relying on the fluorochemicals commonly used in legacy coatings.
According to BSP president and CEO Wade Kemnitz, the technology addresses a long-standing pain point for converters: paper that curls or cracks during printing, folding, or bag-making. BioGuard’s formulation maintains sheet flexibility, allowing higher machine speeds and fewer stoppages. The company also claims the paper reduces visible staining versus current OGR alternatives, helping brands present cleaner packaging to end-users.
Because the barrier is integrated into a recyclable fiber matrix rather than applied as a separate plastic layer, BioGuard can enter standard paper-recycling streams—an advantage for food-service operators facing consumer and regulatory pressure to curb single-use waste. BSP says the product will be available in several basis weights to accommodate everything from lightweight deli wraps to heavier carry-out sacks.
The launch aligns with broader industry shifts toward PFAS-free grease barriers and increased recyclability. Market analysis firm Smithers projects the global demand for food-contact specialty papers to grow at 4 percent annually through 2028, spurred by quick-service restaurants and meal-delivery platforms.
BSP, which operates mill and converting sites across North America, did not disclose pricing but said commercial roll-out to converters is already under way, with large national food chains expected to begin using the paper later this year.