Paper Packaging

The Boardio^® paperboard canister, provided by a world leader in sustainable consumer packaging Graphic Packaging International ("Graphic Packaging"), provides an alternative to plastic, glass, and metal containers and delivers the same level of freshness and food safety with less waste. 

Recent research shows consumers want packaging that is better for the environment, and many are willing to pay more for it. The consumers surveyed preferred Boardio packaging over current can and bag options that dominate today’s retail coffee market. 

Pregis®, a global leader in protective packaging solutions, has advanced the sustainability of its Pregis EverTec™ mailers by incorporating paper certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) standard. This certification ensures that the paper used in Pregis EverTec Cushioned and Non-Cushioned Mailers comes from forests that adhere to strict criteria for conserving water quality, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat.

The British Crisp Co. has announced the launch of what they claim to be the UK's "first" fully kerbside-recyclable paper crisp packet. This initiative aims to address the issue of eight billion crisp packets annually ending up in landfills or being incinerated.

Aquapak's Hydropol polymer, known for its recyclable, repulpable, and compostable properties in marine environments, has been utilized to laminate the packets. This addition of the polymer is reported to enhance the packet's strength and provide barriers against oxygen, oil, and grease.

WestRock Company has announced plans to construct a new corrugated box plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, to meet the increasing demand from customers in the Great Lakes region. The new facility will replace the existing plant in North Chicago upon completion.

This investment aims to enhance WestRock’s production capabilities and improve its cost efficiency in the Great Lakes region. The construction is projected to cost around $140 million, with partial offset from property sales.

Suzano, Latin America's largest pulp and paper producer, is reportedly considering a higher offer for International Paper after previously preparing a US$15 billion acquisition bid earlier this month. Despite initial denials of these rumors, Suzano has now confirmed its interest in a merger.