FAQ
Can Formaticum products be custom-printed with my logo?
We offer custom branding services for all bulk materials in our catalog. Please reach out to wholesale@formaticum.com for more information about custom orders.
How can I create a wholesale account on your website?
Please fill out this form or email us at wholesale@formaticum.com with any questions and we will reach out to see how we can be of service.
When will my order ship, and how is the cost calculated?
- We ship all orders next business day.
- We have negotiated rates with our shipping carriers that we pass on to our customers with no markup.
- We also double-check all shipping rates that have been charged, and refund any additional costs that have been paid above what the carrier has charged us.
- If you feel like the shipping costs on our website higher than they should be, please email us at wholesale@formaticum.com with your shipping address and full order, and we will search for the best shipping rate for you.
Can I test the wrapping materials before I commit to buying a full case?
Yes, and in fact, we encourage it! We want to make sure the wrapping material you choose is the right one for your specific needs. You can either order samples through the wholesale website, or email us at wholesale@formaticum.com to request samples.
Can I return an open case of paper?
Unfortunately for food safety reasons, we cannot accept returns of opened cases of wrapping materials. We adhere to stringent food safety protocols, and once a package of bulk paper has been opened, we can no longer resell it to another customer or use it for samples. For this reason, we strongly recommend confirming that you received the correct product before opening the case.
Are Formaticum products only for cheese storage?
No! Our bags and paper are perfect for storing all kinds of food products to preserve their flavor and extend shelf life. Here are some of our favorite uses for our products:
- We use Cheese Storage Paper for charcuterie and sandwiches.
- We use Cheese Storage Bags for sandwiches, sausages, and snacks.
- Our Reusable Cheese Storage bags and sheets are perfect for storing fruits and vegetables, including lettuce, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. They’re also great for keeping those pesky avocado halves green for the next meal!
CLASSIC CHEESE STORAGE BAGS (CASE)
- Best for all cheese types, but soft cheeses can make a mess if it's too gooey.
- This product is manufactured in France and made with our One-Ply Paper.
- This material is made with polyethylene, the most common type of plastic used for food packaging. Polyethylene is not treated with chemicals that will alter or otherwise contaminate the flavor of your cheese. Our products do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Classic Cheese Storage Bags do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Classic Cheese Storage Bags are reusable for the same type of cheese - simply wipe off the inside with a damp paper towel in between cheeses. Once you notice butterfat stains in the paper, it's time for a new bag.
- It is not necessary to fully seal the bag - simply place the cheese in the bag, fold the bag opening under the cheese, and place the bag in the fridge opening-side-down to secure it. Watch how in this video.
- Each package contains 15 Cheese Storage Bags measuring 6.25" x 11" each.
- Each case contains 20 cartons of Cheese Storage Bags.
CLASSIC CHEESE STORAGE SHEETS (CASE)
- Best for drier, aged cheeses.
- This product is manufactured in France.
- This material is made with polyethylene, the most common type of plastic used for food packaging. Polyethylene is not treated with chemicals that will alter or otherwise contaminate the flavor of your cheese.
- Classic Cheese Storage Sheets do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Classic Cheese Storage Sheets are reusable for the same type of cheese - simply wipe off the shiny side with a damp paper towel between cheeses. Once you notice butterfat stains in the paper, it's time for a new sheet.
- Our classic Cheese Storage Sheets come with a sticker to seal the wrap - learn how to wrap cheese like a pro in this video.
- Each package contains 15 sheets measuring 11" x 14" each and 15 adhesive labels.
- Each case contains 20 cartons of Cheese Storage Sheets.
ZERO CHEESE STORAGE BAGS (CASE)
- Best for drier, aged cheeses.
- This product is manufactured in France.
- Zero Cheese Storage Bags are recyclable and commercially compostable.
- Zero Cheese Storage Bags do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Zero Cheese Storage Bags are reusable for the same type of cheese - simply wipe off the inside with a damp paper towel between cheeses. Once you notice butterfat stains in the paper, it's time for a new bag.
- It is not necessary to fully seal the bag - simply place the cheese in the bag, fold the bag opening under the cheese, and place the bag in the fridge opening-side-down to secure it. Watch how in this video.
- Each package contains 10 Zero Cheese Storage Bags measuring 6” x 14” each.
- Each case contains 20 cartons of Zero Cheese Storage Bags.
ZERO CHEESE STORAGE SHEETS (CASE)
- Best for drier, aged cheeses.
- This product is manufactured in France.
- Zero Cheese Storage Sheets are plastic-free and made of greaseproof paper and vegetable-based wax.
- Zero Cheese Storage Sheets are recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable.
- Zero Cheese Storage Sheets do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Zero Cheese Storage Sheets are reusable for the same type of cheese - simply wipe off the inside with a damp paper towel in between cheeses. Once you notice butterfat stains in the paper, it's time for a new sheet.
- Each package contains 15 sheets measuring 9.85” x 13.75” each.
- Each case contains 20 cartons of Zero Cheese Storage Sheets.
REUSABLE CHEESE STORAGE BAGS (CASE)
- Best for all cheese types and is especially great for blue cheese, butter, and charcuterie.
- This product is manufactured in Germany.
- Reusable Cheese Storage Bags comprise 40% calcium carbonate and 60% polyethylene, using 40% less plastic than other plastic-based materials.
- Reusable Cheese Storage Bags are recyclable.
- Reusable Cheese Storage Bags do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Reusable Cheese Storage Bags can be hand-washed, air-dried, and reused again and again for all types of cheese.
- It is not necessary to fully seal the bag - simply place the cheese in the bag, fold the bag opening under the cheese, and place the bag in the fridge opening-side-down to secure it. Watch how in this video.
- Each package contains 10 black Reusable Cheese Storage Bags measuring 5" x 11" each.
- Each case contains 20 cartons of Reusable Cheese Storage Bags.
REUSABLE CHEESE STORAGE SHEETS (CASE)
- Best for all cheese types and is especially great for blue cheese, butter, and charcuterie.
- This product is manufactured in Germany.
- Reusable Cheese Storage Bags comprise 40% calcium carbonate and 60% polyethylene, using 40% less plastic than other plastic-based materials.
- Reusable Cheese Storage Bags are recyclable.
- Reusable Cheese Storage Bags do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Reusable Cheese Storage Bags can be hand-washed, air-dried, and reused again and again for all types of cheese.
- Each package contains 10 black Reusable Cheese Storage Sheets measuring 9" x 14" each.
- Each case contains 20 cartons of Reusable Cheese Storage Sheets.
CHEESE KNIFE FAQ
- Formaticum Professional Cheese Knives and Mini Cheese Knives are handmade in Italy with stainless steel blades and Italian walnut wooden handles.
- Our knives should always be hand-washed with warm, soapy water and never put in the dishwasher.
- After washing, gently wipe the knives with a towel and let the wooden handles air-dry.
- Rub the wooden handles with food-safe mineral oil as needed to keep them looking good and feeling smooth.
CHEESE BOARD LINERS (CASE)
- Ideal for all cheese types but especially great for blue cheese, butter, and charcuterie.
- This product is manufactured in France.
- Board Liners are plastic-free. They are made of wax-coated parchment paper and printed with soy-based inks to make food safe and biodegradable.
- Board liners do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Board Liners can be reused by gently wiping them clean with a damp paper towel.
- Small liners measure 4" x 5", and Large liners measure 7" x 7".
- Each package contains 20 liners.
- Each case contains 20 packages of Board Liners.
BULK WRAPPING MATERIAL FAQ
ONE-PLY SHEETS & ROLLS
- Best for washed rinds, natural rinds & aged cheeses, but good for all cheese types.
- This product is manufactured in France.
- Our retail Classic Cheese Storage Bags are made of One-Ply paper.
- One-Ply comprises a sheet of brown paper spray-coated with polyethylene, the most common type of plastic used for food packaging. Polyethylene is not treated with chemicals that will alter or otherwise contaminate the flavor of your cheese.
- The shiny white side of the paper is the food contact side.
- One-Ply Sheets & Rolls do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- One-Ply Sheets are available in 4 sizes, with or without Formaticum branding:
- 8.25" x 9.85"
- 9.85" x 12.55"
- 11" x 14"
- 12.55" x 19.65"
- Rolls are available in 13.75” 20” (plain kraft brown), and 13.75” (with Formaticum branding).
TWO-PLY SHEETS
- Best for washed rinds, natural rinds & aged cheeses, but good for all cheese types.
- This product is manufactured in France.
- Our retail Classic Cheese Storage Sheets are 11” x 14” Two-Ply Sheets.
- Two-ply sheets are of waxed paper and a separate sheet of polyethylene, the most common type of plastic used for food packaging. Polyethylene is not treated with chemicals that will alter or otherwise contaminate the flavor of your cheese.
- The shiny white side of the paper is the food contact side.
- One-Ply Sheets & Rolls do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Our Classic Cheese Storage Sheets are 11” x 14” Two-Ply Sheets.
- Sheets are available in 5 sizes, in Brown, White, or White with Formaticum branding:
- 8.25" x 9.85"
- 9.85" x 12.55"
- 11" x 14"
- 12.55" x 19.65"
- 17.75” x 23.55” (Brown & White only)
ZERO CHEESE STORAGE SHEETS
- It is best for drier, aged cheeses and washed rinds but good for all cheese types.
- This product is manufactured in France.
- Zero Cheese Storage Sheets are plastic-free and made of greaseproof paper and vegetable-based wax.
- The shiny unprinted side of the paper is the food contact side.
- Zero Cheese Storage Sheets are recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable.
- Zero Cheese Storage Sheets do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Available in 2 sizes, in white or white with green Formaticum branding:
- 9.85” x 13.75”
- 13.75” x 19.65"
REUSABLE STORAGE WRAP
- It is best for all cheese types but especially great for fresh cheese, blue cheese, and butter.
- This product is manufactured in Germany.
- Reusable Storage Wrap comprises 40% calcium carbonate and 60% polyethylene, using 40% less plastic than other plastic-based materials.
- Both sides of these sheets are suitable for food contact.
- Reusable Storage Wrap is recyclable.
- Reusable Storage Wrap does not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Reusable Storage Wrap can be hand-washed, air-dried, and reused again and again for all types of cheese.
- Available in white (stock item) or black (by special request).
- White sheets are available in 5 sizes:
- 7" x 9"
- 9" x 14"
- 11" x 14"
- 14" x 19"
- 18" x 28"
GREASEPROOF SHEETS
- It is best for blue cheese, butter, and charcuterie but good for washed rinds as well.
- Greaseproof sheets are manufactured in France from paper sourced from certified sustainable forests.
- Both sides of these sheets are suitable for food contact.
- Greaseproof Sheets are plastic-free, compostable, and biodegradable.
- Greaseproof Sheets do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- White sheets are available in 4 sizes:
- 8.25" x 9.85"
- 9.85" x 12.55"
- 11" x 14"
- 12.55" x 19.65"
SUPER WAX
- It is best for blue cheese and butter, but it is good for washed rinds and sheep’s milk cheeses.
- Super Wax sheets are manufactured in France.
- Super Wax sheets are made with a vegetable-based wax coating on both sides of the sheet.
- Both sides of these sheets are suitable for food contact.
- Super Wax Sheets are plastic-free and biodegradable.
- Super Wax Sheets do not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- White sheets are available in 4 sizes:
- 8.25" x 9.85"
- 9.85" x 12.55"
- 11" x 14"
- 12.55" x 19.65"
BROWN ALIOS
- It is best for blue cheese, butter, and charcuterie but good for washed rinds and aged cheeses as well.
- Brown Alios is manufactured in France.
- Brown Alios is made with a vegetable-based wax coating on both sides of the sheet.
- Both sides of these sheets are suitable for food contact.
- Brown Alios is compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable.
- Brown Alios does not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Kraft brown sheets are available in 4 sizes:
- 8.25" x 9.85"
- 9.85" x 12.55"
- 11" x 14"
- 12.55" x 19.65"
CELLOPHANE SHEETS
- Best for bloomy rinds & geotrichum rinds, but good for blue cheese and washed rinds.
- Cellophane Sheets are manufactured in France.
- Cellophane is derived from wood-based cellulose fibers and is not treated with any plasticizers.
- Both sides of these sheets are suitable for food contact.
- Cellophane is 100% biodegradable and can be composted in a commercial facility.
- Cellophane does not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Clear sheets are available in 2 sizes:
- 8.25" x 9.85"
- 9.85" x 12.55"
CELLOPHANE ROLLS
- Best for bloomy rinds & geotrichum rinds, but good for blue cheese and washed rinds.
- Cellophane Rolls are manufactured in France.
- Cellophane is derived from wood-based cellulose fibers and is not treated with any plasticizers.
- Both sides of this material are suitable for food contact.
- Cellophane is 100% biodegradable and can be composted in a commercial facility.
- Cellophane does not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Cellophane Rolls are available in 9.85” or 13.75” widths.
PERFORATED CELLOPHANE SHEETS
- This material is best for geotrichum rinded cheeses.
- Perforated Cellophane Sheets are manufactured in France.
- Cellophane is derived from wood-based cellulose fibers and is not treated with any plasticizers.
- Both sides of these sheets are suitable for food contact.
- Cellophane is 100% biodegradable and can be composted in a commercial facility.
- Cellophane does not contain PFAs, BPAs, or BPH.
- Micro perforations make these sheets great for geotrichum candidum-rinded cheeses that like extra airflow to keep rinds healthy and happy.
- Perforated Cellophane is NOT a good fit for penicillium candidum that can grow through the perforations.
- Clear microperforated sheets are available in 2 sizes:
- 9.85" x 9.85"
- 11.75" x 11.75"