About this article
In response to the 2021 EU ban on disposable plastic cutlery, Verive introduced wooden cutlery as an alternative that supports the shift towards a circular economy. Made from responsibly sourced birchwood, it's now available in supermarkets, cafes, and festivals across Europe. Curious why it’s the best choice for your business? Keep reading to find out.
12 Sep 2024
6 min
Nerea Tarrero
In 2021, the EU banned disposable plastic cutlery, encouraging a move towards alternative materials. At Verive, our disposable wooden cutlery has become a leading choice, offering a solution that meets current legislative requirements and supports the transition to a circular economy.
Verive’s wooden cutlery is gaining popularity across Europe, with countries like Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, and The Netherlands embracing our products. You can find them in supermarkets, train stations, coffee shops, and food festivals. Both businesses and consumers are increasingly choosing Verive for its responsible design and functionality.
As consumer awareness grows and environmental legislation evolves, we continuously seek the best materials and products for your business.
Interested in how Verive’s wooden high-quality disposable cutlery could be the right choice for your business? Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of birchwood and what sets our cutlery apart.
Why Birchwood?
Verive’s disposable wooden cutlery is crafted from responsibly sourced birchwood, a renewable material from fast-growing trees that mature faster than most hardwoods. Birchwood’s natural regeneration and rapid growth make it a more efficient choice. Known for its strength, lightweight nature, and smooth finish, it provides a durable alternative to disposable plastics.
Unlike other single-use disposables that bend or break easily, our birchwood cutlery is sturdy enough to cut, pierce, and handle a wide range of foods, providing a reliable solution for everyday use.
Enhanced with a natural beeswax coating
Some may worry that wooden cutlery could leave a dry or unpleasant taste, but with Verive’s cutlery, that’s not an issue. We apply a natural, SUPD-compliant (Single-Use Plastic Directive) beeswax finish after shaping the wood. This coating enhances the smoothness and eliminates any wood taste, ensuring a pleasant and superior mouthfeel compared to other wooden options.
Customisable design for your brand
We offer flexible packaging options, allowing you to personalise your cutlery to reinforce your brand identity.
Why Verive’s disposable wooden cutlery is the preferred choice
Bettina Brinkamp, sustainability ambassador at Swiss company Weita, explains why Verive’s wooden cutlery stands out. She praises the beeswax coating for delivering an exceptional mouthfeel and highlights the variety of packaging options and competitive pricing making it an ideal choice for conscious consumers and businesses transitioning from single-use plastic products.
Discussing broader market trends, Bettina notes that even in regions like Switzerland, where there are no strict bans on single-use plastics, there is a clear shift towards alternatives such as wooden cutlery. This change is driven by increasing environmental awareness and a desire for products that align with conscious choices and healthier living.
Priscila, our category manager, shares:
“The focus on quality and sustainability starts from the raw material and continues through every step of production and distribution.”
Our production process
Our cutlery’s production process is also noteworthy—here’s an overview:
- Controlled sourcing: Our birchwood comes from responsibly managed forests in Inner Mongolia, where tree cutting is government-regulated. FSC® certification may be available depending on the partner selling Verive.
- Minimal waste: Scrap materials from production are resold to a paper mill, ensuring maximum resource utilisation. Advanced machinery reduces costs and waste.
- Grade-A quality: Each piece of cutlery undergoes rigorous testing to meet our high standards for durability, finish and usability. Any defective or lower-quality items are separated from the final Verive product.
- Food safety: We use a heat treatment process to ensure our cutlery is food-safe, minimising the use of chemicals and ensuring safety and cleanliness.
Explore our diverse cutlery range
Verive offers a variety of sizes and packaging options, including wrapped, unwrapped, and multi-item packs. For a comprehensive view of our products, refer to our catalogue here.
Alongside our popular wooden cutlery sets, we offer other SUP-compliant alternatives, such as bamboo and paper cutlery, to accommodate different preferences and requirements.
Ready to make the switch?
Join the shift towards better disposables with Verive and see how our cutlery can elevate your business today.
Take the first step by contacting us at info@verive.eu.
