On the face value, paper appears to be a commodity. It is something that can be replaced very easily. However, when it comes to the carry bags used in the food and QSR market, the quality of the paper cannot be bargained away.
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Brands usually wrestle with:
Paper tearing when weight is applied
- Oil or moisture seepage
- Unpleasant odour affecting food aroma
- Quality can vary by supplier
- Lack of food-safe certifications
- Poor print finish affecting branding
In the context of food giants like McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza, Burger King, KFC, Starbucks, and rapidly expanding Indian chains like Wow! Momo, Haldiram’s, Chaayos – Biryani Blues, a weak carry bag will directly influence the customer experience.
The moment a carry bag tears in the middle, has an unusual smell, or can soak grease in an instant can mar the reputation of the brand – irrespective of how good the food may be.
Why Good Carry Bag Paper Is Hard to Find
The drawback is that not all paper is designed to be used in carry bags, specifically for food.
Many suppliers provide:
- Recycled paper with inconsistent fibre strength
- Not appropriate for direct or indirect contact with food
- Materials without grease or moisture resistance
- Limited GSM & strength customization
This brings about a gap between the needs and the ease of accessibility that the brands require.
It is exactly at this stage that a paper partner with a solution-driven mindset plays.
Shitla Papers: Expanding Choices Where Options Are Limited
At Shitla Papers, the strategy is just not about the sale of paper. The strategy is about providing a solution for packaging.
The company operates with a strong base in more than 11 countries in an industry where Shitla Papers specializes in analysing brands with multiple converters and suppliers to ensure consistency in:
- Look & feel
- Food Safety
Whether your packaging is made in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, or imported from another country – the experience remains the same.
Solution -Oriented Paper Options for Carry Bags & Food Packaging
To overcome the challenge presented by the constraint on quality options, Shitla Papers supplies a specialized array of food-safe and functional papers that comprise:
Designed with maximum strength and hygiene in mind, Virgin Food Boards offer:
- High tear resistance
- High Load Bearer
- Smooth surface for higher printing quality
These boards are great for carry bags, food boxes, trays, and clamshell packaging. They help your packaging make a premium statement.
2. Barrier Coated Food Boards
When dealing with both moisture and oil, barrier-coated solutions are necessary.
These boards:
- Prevent oil and water from dripping
- Retain bag integrity with hot food
- Improve storage capacity and shelf life,
“It is perfect for burger boxes, pizza boxes, take away bags, as well as food trays used in Quick Service Restaurants as well as Cloud Kitchens.”
3. Fluorine-Free Grease Proof
As the global regulations continue to increase, the need to have fluorine-free paper has become mandatory.
“This solution:
- Is safe for food contact
- Resists grease without using damaging chemicals
- Helps in sustainability
Commonly used in grease-proof pouches, wrapping papers, bakery bags, and inner liners.
4. Virgin food grade paper
Produced from high-quality virgin fibers, this paper guarantees:
- Odour neutrality
- Hand hygiene
- Quantitative Results
It is a preferred material for carry bags, cups, wraps, and secondary food packaging.
5. Odour-Free Paper for Master Cartons
Sometimes, the aroma from the master cartons can migrate into food packaging.
The odorless paper of Shitla Papers
- Prevents
- Helps retain the
- Meets export and food safety norms
Required for Master Cartons, Secondary Packaging, and Bulk Packaging.
Customisation: Because One Size Never Fits All
“Limited” brands are one of the biggest areas of discontent among brands due to a lack of “customization
At Shitla Papers:
- GSM, strength, coating, and finish can be customized
- Papers correspond to a particular application requirement
- Solutions are designed depending on weight, type, and use cases
All material is produced in strict quality control to ensure consistency and reproducibility.
Standardisation Across Vendors: A Game-Changer for Brands
Big brands employ the services of several converters. Without standardized input of the paper, the output is not the same.
Shitla Papers is an online paper solution partner that assists brands in:
- Ensure that paper quality is the same for all suppliers
- Maintain uniform packaging experience nationwide
- Decrease complaints & rejections
- Enhance supply chain efficiency
Starting from Food Boxes, Clamshells, Burger Boxes, Cups, Pizza Boxes, Carry Bags, Master Cartons, Wrapping Paper, Grease-Proof Pouches through to Trays, the quality is constant.
Turning a Challenge into an Opportunity
A good carry bag paper option is a constraint that does not necessarily limit the expansion of a brand.
With an effective paper partner, brands can:
- Improve packaging without compromising on cost
- Ensure food safety and sustainability standards
- Provide a Better Customer Experience
- Improve brand perception at all points.
Final Thought
In today’s competitive marketplace, packaging is no longer an afterthought but a brand ambassador.
Through the provision of more paper types for quality, emphasis on food safety, and standardization, Shitla Papers assists in addressing the challenge associated with the unavailability of sufficient paper types for carry bags, enabling brands to use packaging as a competitive advantage.
