Candy and Confectionery Industry Embraces Paper-Based Packaging

Paper-based packaging has become an increasingly prevalent option for candy and confectionery providers.

By Bobby Douglas

Header: Candy / Confectionery

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The candy and confectionery packaging market has been revolutionized with the widespread adoption of paper-based packaging. With more focus on sustainability throughout the industry, paper has been tabbed as a viable alternative to traditionally less-eco-friendly packaging materials. In this month’s feature, we take a look at some highlights of this transition to paper-based packaging in the candy and confectionery market.

one.five packaging for Jung with gummy candies laying in foreground

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Jung Pivots to Paper-Based Confectionery Packaging with Help of one.five

one.five, a Hamburg-based provider of sustainable packaging solutions developed through the use of advanced AI technologies, is working with Jung, a specialist in packaging services and solutions as well as a leading manufacturer of promotional items with a focus on confectionery. Read article

Hand in a grocery store holding new Coveris bag filled with chocolates

Courtesy of Coveris

pladis and Coveris Develop Paper-Based Packaging for Confectionery Products

pladis Global, one of the world’s fastest growing confectionery and chocolate manufacturers and home to iconic brands like GODIVA, McVitie’s, Flipz and Demet’s Turtles, has partnered with Coveris, a major European packaging producer and leader in sustainable paper and plastic solutions, to transition its U.S. confectionery packaging to a more sustainable alternative. Read article

Boom Boom Chewing Gum package standing up against white background with more packages lying flat around it

Courtesy of Boom Boom Chewing Gum

Boom Boom Chewing Gum Adopts Recyclable Paper Packaging with Help of Koehler

Volka Food International, one of Pakistan’s confectionery producers, has partnered with Metatex, a high-end packaging converter, to introduce advanced metallized barrier paper for its “Boom Boom” chewing gum range. Read article

Courtesy of SIG

SupplyOne Highlights Comprehensive Suite of Packaging Solutions for Wineries

SupplyOne, Inc., a value-added North American packaging distributor with custom converting capabilities, highlights its comprehensive suite of winery packaging solutions designed to help vineyards, wineries, and wine clubs better protect their products, streamline operations, and strengthen brand loyalty. Read article