Pergament manufactures leak-proof paperboard bowls with snug clear lids in Chișinău — packaging for ready meals, delivery and HoReCa that gets food to the customer exactly as it left the kitchen. Moldova is phasing out single-use plastics step by step: single-use plastic tableware has been banned since 2021 (Law No. 231/2010 on domestic trade), and in July 2026 a ban on EPS (expanded polystyrene) food containers was put out for public consultation, in line with EU Directive 2019/904. A paperboard bowl with a lid settles the question ahead of time: the same convenience for the kitchen, the courier and the customer — with a paperboard body instead of plastic.
Leak-proof by design, not by promise
We commissioned and tested the moulds for these bowls and lids with a single brief: no leaks. Bowl and lid come off a matched pair of machines — a paperboard bowl forming machine and a lid thermoforming machine — so the bowl rim and the lid lock align precisely. The lid snaps on with real resistance and stays put when carried, in a thermal bag, and through every turn of the courier’s route.
- No fear of sauces: dishes in sauce and dressed salads arrive without leaking.
- Handles heat — straight from the oven and off the grill: body and lid are rated for food up to 100 °C; hot kebab that melts EPS foam containers leaves the paperboard body unfazed.
- Body — PE-laminated paperboard: a barrier against grease and moisture, a rigid shape that doesn’t go soggy.
- Lid — thermoformed clear food-grade PET: customers see the contents without opening.
Volumes and formats
Five sizes, all octagonal (a rectangle with cut corners), each with its own clear lid:
| Volume | Top, mm | Base, mm | Height, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 ml | 130×130 | 90×90 | 45 |
| 700 ml | 186×136 | 145×95 | 45 |
| 900 ml | 215×115 | 190×90 | 45 |
| 1000 ml | 199×138 | 175×114 | 44 |
| 1400 ml | 215×170 | 190×145 | 45 |
420 ml suits a side sauce or a dessert; 700–1000 ml covers standard portions of mains, salads and wok dishes; 900 ml is a low, elongated format for sushi rolls and sets; 1400 ml is a family portion or catering size.
3-compartment sauce tray: three sauces in one pack
A separate item in the range is the leak-proof 3-compartment sauce tray, 120×82 mm, with a clear PET lid: one round compartment and two smaller ones. The classic use case is a sushi set — soy sauce, wasabi and ginger travel in one pack without mixing or leaking. The second is dips: two or three sauces for nuggets, fries or shawarma in a single tray instead of three separate cups.
For open service at the counter we also make a self-assembly sauce cup without a lid — the sauce tray, by contrast, is lidded and built for delivery.
Who it’s for
- Sushi and pan-Asian delivery — sets with three sauces and wok dishes in leak-proof bowls.
- Lunch delivery and catering — a complete set lunch arrives in the thermal bag with no leaks.
- Meal prep and ready-meal producers — portioning meal plans: 420–1000 ml sizes, a clear lid for the display case.
- Fast food and grill: burger joints, shawarma, kebab — kebab and hot dishes straight off the fire, sides, salads and dips to go.
- Restaurants on delivery platforms — every dish on the menu arrives the way it left the kitchen.
Food contact: ANSP approval and testing
Pergament’s own paperboard food packaging holds ANSP sanitary approval P-23739/2026 (issued August 2026, valid until 04.08.2029), covering paperboard boxes of any size, with or without a printed logo. Laboratory testing (report No. 51034746) measured overall migration of 4.3 mg/dm² against a permitted limit of 10 mg/dm² — a safety margin of more than two times. The lids are food-grade PET. Details and documents are on the food packaging certification page.
From stock today — with your logo within two weeks
Standard bowls and lids are in stock at our Chișinău warehouse: pick them up or receive scheduled batches with no production lead time. Want branded packaging? We print your logo and design: branded runs are produced within two weeks. For regular customers we store the run at our own warehouse and ship in batches — your kitchen doesn’t have to hold inventory.
Frequently asked questions about paperboard bowls
Are plastic food containers banned in Moldova?
There is no full ban yet. Since 1 January 2021, the sale and use of single-use plastic tableware — plates, cups and other table-serving items — has been prohibited (Law No. 231/2010 on domestic trade). In July 2026, the Ministry of Environment put a ban on EPS (expanded polystyrene) food containers out for public consultation, aligning with EU Directive 2019/904. Switching to paperboard bowls takes you out of the path of the single-use plastics Moldova is phasing out — ahead of time.
Are the bowls really leak-proof?
Yes. The moulds were commissioned and tested specifically for leak-proof performance: bowl and lid come off a matched pair of machines, the rim and lid-lock geometry align precisely, and the lid seats tightly and holds firm. Dishes in sauce and dressed salads survive delivery without leaking.
What temperature can they take?
Up to 100 °C — hot dishes straight from the oven and off the grill. Hot grilled meat that burns through EPS foam containers doesn’t harm the PE-laminated paperboard body — it keeps its shape.
What volumes and formats are available?
Five octagonal sizes: 420, 700, 900, 1000 and 1400 ml, each with its own clear PET lid. Plus a leak-proof 3-compartment sauce tray, 120×82 mm, for sauces.
What certifies them as safe for food contact?
ANSP sanitary approval P-23739/2026 (issued August 2026, valid until 04.08.2029) covering Pergament’s paperboard food packaging. Laboratory testing measured overall migration of 4.3 mg/dm² against a permitted limit of 10 mg/dm². The lids are food-grade PET.
What are the minimum order and lead times?
Standard bowls with lids ship from stock in Chișinău, with no production lead time. A run with your logo is produced within two weeks. For regular supply we store your run at our warehouse and ship in scheduled batches.
Can I order the bowls with my logo?
Yes — branding is a print house’s core work: your logo, brand colours and design to match your presentation. A branded run takes up to two weeks; while it’s in production, you can work from standard stock bowls.
How to order
- Tell us what you’re packing (hot or cold, liquid or solid), the volumes you need and the quantity.
- Our technologist will match the bowl and lid format and send samples to try.
- Collect standard items from stock — or approve the branding and a schedule of regular shipments.
Get a quote: contact@pergament.md, +373 79 044 417. We deliver across Moldova.