You asked, and we listened! Due to numerous customer requests, we are happy to announce to launch of White One-Ply - our best-selling One-Ply cheese paper, now available in plain white and Formaticum-branded white. This new colorway is available as rolls or sheets, in a variety of sizes, and is in stock and ready to ship. 

We also wanted to take this opportunity to re-introduce you to our full line of bulk wrapping materials, which is expansive and can feel overwhelming at first glance. This guide is meant to demystify our selection and help you choose the material that best fits your needs, and your cheese. We understand that every cheese is unique and therefore needs a unique storage solution, which is why our offerings span a variety of materials and colors. We hope the below information is helpful, but please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly at wholesale@formaticum.com with any additional questions or concerns. 

We strongly recommend requesting sample sheets of any new material before ordering a full case. We encourage you to perform extended testing in your specific environment to ensure satisfactory performance of the material. We are happy to provide ample samples of any of our materials, as customer satisfaction is our main goal. 

*Note: Our plastic-free wrapping materials were launched with the intention of providing a plastic-free alternative for those who wanted to reduce the amount of plastic waste they produce, but still be able to preserve their cheese as effectively as possible. While these products do prevent plastic from ending up in a landfill, there is of course a slight tradeoff in performance, as unfortunately plastic is still the most effective material for cheese storage and preservation. 

ONE-PLY
Available in brown, white, and Formaticum-branded sheets and rolls.
One-Ply paper is classic cheese packaging 2.0, the same material our best-selling Cheese Storage Bags are made of. Based on the same concept of our flagship Two-Ply, this material is composed of brown paper sprayed with a polyethylene coating. One-Ply is porous enough to allow cheese to breathe while retaining the proper humidity to ensure optimal storage conditions. This durable professional-grade packaging is our most versatile material, and is suitable for all sales environments. 
Best for: washed rinds, natural rinds & aged cheeses, but good for all cheese types. 

TWO-PLY
Available in plain white, plain brown, or Formaticum-branded white sheets. 
Our Two-Ply Cheese Storage paper was the material we first started importing in 2006, and is commonly used in Europe's best cheese shops. Composed of an ultra thin sheet of low density polyethylene laminated to pure fiber paper, allows cheese to breathe and maintains the delicate balance of humidity required to prevent cheese from drying out.
Best for: washed rinds, natural rinds & aged cheeses, but good for all cheese types. 

ZERO
Available in plain white sheets or white sheets with green Formaticum branding. 
Formaticum Zero is compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable. Made of paper sourced from certified sustainable forests, this plastic-free material has a special cellulose-based coating that makes it greaseproof and porous to oxygen, making it an ideal packaging solution for aged cheese and charcuterie. 
Best for: drier, aged cheeses and washed rinds, but good for all cheese types. 

REUSABLE SHEETS
Available in plain white sheets or heavy-duty black sheets.
This reusable material uses 40% less plastic than other plastic-based materials. It is composed of 40% calcium carbonate and 60% polyethylene, making it 100% recyclable. It protects against dehydration while regulating gas and water exchange, preserving cheese longer and reducing waste. The sheets can be reused after washing in warm soapy water and air drying. 
Best for: all cheese types but especially great for blue cheese and butter.

GREASEPROOF SHEETS
Available in plain white sheets. 
Greaseproof sheets are plastic-free, compostable, and biodegradable. This paper performs very important functions: it allows the cheese to breathe and maintains the delicate balance of humidity required to prevent cheese from drying out. This paper is manufactured in France specifically for cheese and is used by many of the finest French cheese, butter, and charcuterie purveyors. 
Best for: blue cheese, butter, and charcuterie, but good for washed rinds as well. 

SUPER WAX
Available in plain white sheets.
Super Wax sheets are made with a vegetable-based wax coating on both sides of the sheet, and both sides of the paper are suitable for food contact. This paper is manufactured in France specifically for cheese and is used by many of the finest French cheese purveyors. 
Best for: blue cheese and butter, but good for washed rinds and sheep’s milk cheeses as well. 

BROWN ALIOS
Available in plain brown sheets. 
Brown Alios is plastic-free, making it compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable. This French brown Kraft paper has Alios stripes to give a classic French presentation. The light vegetable wax coating makes this plastic-free material greaseproof yet porous to oxygen, making it an ideal packaging solution.
Best for: blue cheese, washed rinds, aged cheese, butter, and charcuterie.

CELLOPHANE
Available in clear sheets.
This transparent material is made specifically for wrapping cheese by our manufacturer in France. Our Cellophane is derived from wood-based cellulose fibers designed to be permeable to moisture and allow oxygen exchange. Its porous properties are especially ideal for bloomy and geotrichum-rinded cheeses. This Cellophane is not treated with any plasticizers, is 100% biodegradable, and can be composted in a commercial facility.
Best for: bloomy rinds & geotrichum rinds, but good for blue cheese and washed rinds as well.

PERFORATED CELLOPHANE
Available in clear sheets.
This transparent material is made specifically for wrapping cheese by our manufacturer in France. It is derived from wood-based cellulose fibers designed to be permeable to moisture and allow oxygen exchange. Micro perforations make these sheets great for geotrichum candidum-rinded cheeses that like extra airflow to keep rinds healthy and happy. These sheets are not a good fit for penicillium candidum that can grow through the perforations. Cellophane is not treated with any plasticizers, and is 100% biodegradable. Please note that these sheets have visible micro perforations.  
Best for: geotrichum-rinded cheeses. 

For more information on our materials, the ordering process, and custom printing, please visit our FAQ page or contact us at wholesale@formaticum.com. 

Good cheese is an investment, and so is good marketing. So why not protect that investment with professional cheese paper that doubles as your best marketing tool? Custom-branded cheese paper reminds your customer where they bought their cheese every time they open their fridge, while also protecting that cheese and preserving its flavor. 

Here at Formaticum, we understand your needs because we have been in your shoes. The Formaticum team has a combined 20+ years of experience working in the cheese industry as mongers, buyers, caterers, importers, and more. We are problem solvers, and we are dedicated to ensuring complete satisfaction with our products and services. 

Plus, it's never too early to start preparing for Q4! The current lead time for custom printed product is 12-14 weeks, so now is the time to start the conversation to ensure you have product in-house for the holidays. If this is your first custom order, we recommend taking the time to test multiple materials to find your perfect fit, and there are typically a few weeks of conversation with the factory about your artwork before it is approved and the countdown clock starts for that lead time. 

So what are the benefits of custom branded cheese paper? 

1. Reinforce your brand. Your customers will remember you after they leave your store and be reminded of you every time they open their fridge. 

2. Introduce your brand to new customers. When your customers share their cheese with friends or give cheese as a gift, they are spreading the word about your business and services. It's a built-in business card!

3. Elevate your presentation. Share professional-quality cheese storage with your customers by providing them with sleek European packaging that keeps their cheese tasting fresher, longer. Watch our wrapping tutorials to elevate your techniques and service! 

4. Include a variety of information. We can print logos, graphics, maps, text, and even QR codes onto custom branded cheese paper and bags. 

5. Expand your reach with other customizable products. We can print your logo on almost any item in our catalog, including retail Cheese Storage Bags & Sheets, Cheese Signs, Professional Cheese Knives, and Cheese Log Books. 

6. Maximize the minimum. Our custom-branded products have minimum order quantities, but you can customize your pack-offs by splitting the MOQ between bulk product, co-branded retail packaging, ecomm-optimized flat packs, and more to help you move product in the best way for your business.

7. Minimize stress. We recommend that you order one year's worth of paper at a time, ensuring that you always have a new case to open and never have to worry about your favorite material being out of stock. Running low on storage space? Don't worry - as a value added service, we will store your order in our warehouse and ship cases to you on demand as you need them. 

Why work with Formaticum?

Simply put, we handle all the details so that you can focus on the cheese. 

• We provide timely, thorough & effective communication through the entire process.
• We keep freight costs reasonable by filling whole containers before shipping.
• We assume all risk for any damaged cases - you are only invoiced for what you receive.
• We handle all international shipments, all customs and duties, and all FDA paperwork ourselves.
• We offer an easy invoicing process with no hidden fees (one price per case + shipping costs from our NY warehouse).
• We can bill your shipping accounts to eliminate further invoicing.
• We can split an order and ship directly to multiple locations.
• We will customize a reorder plan with you to ensure you never run out of paper.

Honor the cheesemakers - save your cheese with Formaticum professional cheese storage products. 

Email wholesale@formaticum.com with custom branding inquiries.