Supplier scan
67suppliers profiled
Map the market
We profiled suppliers by portfolio, barrier properties, biobased content and food certification.
Case Study · Supplier Vetting
Greener coatings for paper packaging.
A leading paper and forest products company wanted sustainable coating chemicals for food packaging. We profiled suppliers, interviewed the most relevant and recommended the top ten based on sustainability and performance.
The Client
The client is one of the world’s leading companies in paper and forest products manufacturing. It wanted coatings that keep barrier performance while being renewable, recyclable or compostable.
The Challenge
Sustainable claims.
Prove every one.
Prescouter was asked to find paper coating chemicals for food packaging that are biodegradable or compostable, recyclable, made from renewable sources and certified for food contact.
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Source
Renewable inputs
Coatings made from renewable sources.
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End of life
Recyclable or compostable
Designed for circular disposal.
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Safety
Food contact certified
Approved for food packaging.
Our Approach
Moving from a broad landscape to direct conversations.
Supplier outreach
28suppliers contacted
Check the facts
We contacted suppliers chosen by the client to confirm data, capacity and technical specifications.
Interviews
19representatives interviewed
Go deeper
We interviewed company representatives to fill the gaps that public sources could not.
The Outcome
Five suppliers at the table.
Prescouter segmented suppliers by coating type, material type and sustainability, then ranked the top 10 on biobased content, biodegradability, recyclability, barrier performance and capacity. Based on the findings and the client’s decision, Prescouter then introduced the client to 5 suppliers.
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Segments
2 coating types
Dispersion and extrusion compared.
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Ranking
Top 10 suppliers
Scored on sustainability and capacity.
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Intros
5 suppliers
Introduced to the client team.
Sustainability claims vary widely between suppliers. Direct interviews separate real capability from marketing.
Let’s Talk
Which coatings could green your packaging?
Let’s find suppliers that meet both your performance and sustainability goals. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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