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Paper is becoming one of the most visible materials in the shift toward more sustainable food packaging. We see it everywhere. Takeaway boxes are replacing plastic containers. Paper wraps are becoming more common for burgers and sandwiches. Brands are experimenting with fibre-based cups, trays, lids and even packaging for products that were traditionally considered difficult to pack in paper. This is an encouraging development, but there is also a simple reality that is somet

For decades, polyethylene (PE) coating has been one of the standard solutions for giving paper and paperboard the moisture and grease resistance required in food packaging. It is effective, familiar and widely available. But packaging requirements are changing. Brand owners, food-service operators, converters and retailers are increasingly looking for fibre-based packaging structures that combine reliable barrier performance with improved recyclability and reduced dependence

The paper industry is undergoing significant transformation driven by evolving application requirements, material innovations, and shifting regulatory landscapes. As a partner specialising in paper and fibre materials, we understand the importance of aligning material selection with specific performance needs. This article explores the key trends shaping the paper industry today, focusing on technical and commercial aspects relevant to European businesses requiring specialise

Choosing the right paperboard for food packaging is not simply a matter of grammage, appearance or price. A board that performs well in a folding carton may not be suitable for a hot-food container. A material with excellent printability may lack the stiffness required for a takeaway box. A board described as sustainable may still create difficulties during forming, sealing or recycling. For food producers, converters and packaging buyers, the correct material must therefore

Paper-based food packaging is evolving rapidly. For decades, polyethylene, particularly LDPE coatings, has been widely used to provide paper and board with the moisture, grease and sealing properties required for cups, bowls, takeaway containers and other food-service applications. Today, however, brand owners, converters and food-service operators are increasingly looking for alternatives that maintain the required technical performance while reducing conventional plastic co

The personal care industry demands packaging that balances functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Paper and fibre-based materials have emerged as key enablers in meeting these requirements. As a partner specialising in paper and fibre materials, Papironova connects application needs with suitable materials, international sourcing, and dependable commercial execution. This article explores how paper solutions are transforming personal care packaging, focusing on applic

The European paper industry is undergoing significant transformation driven by evolving application requirements, material innovations, and regulatory frameworks. As a partner focused on connecting application needs with suitable paper and fibre materials, I want to share key insights that reflect the current landscape. These insights are essential for businesses sourcing specialized packaging paper and board, converters, and manufacturers who demand reliable supply and consi

Papironova Lens Market & Supply Chain Insight For decades, paper procurement followed a familiar logic: Define the grade. Collect quotations. Negotiate the price. Award the volume. Price per tonne was often the centre of the decision. That logic has not disappeared. But for many European buyers, it is no longer enough. Recent years have exposed the vulnerability of supply chains to energy shocks, freight disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, mill closures and capacity chan

Papironova Lens Material & Technical Insight Ask for a paper specification and one number usually comes first: GSM. 80 gsm office paper.250 gsm folding boxboard.300 gsm packaging board. Grammage is fundamental. But it does not tell you how thick the material is, how substantial it feels, how rigidly it behaves or whether it will perform correctly in the finished application. Two boards can both be 250 gsm and still look, feel and perform remarkably differently. Why? Becaus

Papironova Lens Tissue & Consumer Product Insight Walk into a supermarket and compare two packs of kitchen towel. One says: 100 sheets Another says: 80 sheets The first looks like the better value. But is it? Not necessarily. A kitchen towel roll cannot be meaningfully evaluated by sheet count alone. Sheet dimensions, basis weight, number of plies, fibre quality, tensile strength, absorbency, embossing and even how tightly the roll is wound can substantially change how much

Papironova Lens Regulatory & Material Insight Grease-resistant paper can look simple. A takeaway box holds a burger.A wrapper contains oily food.A bakery paper prevents grease from penetrating the sheet. But behind that apparently simple performance is a much more important question: What chemistry is providing the barrier? For European buyers of food-contact paper, board and packaging, that question has become particularly important. From 12 August 2026, the EU Packaging a

Papironova Lens , Commercial & Material Insight In the paper and board business, one number tends to dominate purchasing discussions: Price per tonne. USD 650/MT.EUR 720/MT.USD 20 cheaper than the competing mill. It is convenient, measurable and easy to compare. But it can also be misleading. A paper that costs less per tonne does not necessarily produce a lower-cost package, label, cup, printed sheet or finished product. The real commercial question is: How much does the mat

Cupstock Paper Explained: What Buyers Should Specify Papironova Lens , Material & Packaging Insight A request for “cupstock, 250 gsm” may sound like a specification. It isn't. For a paper cup to perform reliably, the board must combine stiffness, forming behaviour, printability, barrier performance, sealing characteristics and food-contact suitability. A cup that looks simple on the shelf is actually a carefully engineered packaging structure. For buyers, converters and food-

Papironova Lens , Material & Packaging Insight Choosing a folding boxboard is often reduced to a few familiar numbers: Grammage. Thickness. Brightness. Price per tonne. But these parameters tell only part of the story. Two boards with the same grammage can behave very differently during printing, creasing, folding, filling and final use. Their fibre composition, construction, stiffness, bulk, surface treatment and reverse-side characteristics can have a direct impact on both

Papironova Lens ,Tissue & Material Insight Bamboo tissue is attracting increasing attention across European consumer, hospitality and hygiene markets. The reason appears simple: bamboo is a rapidly renewable fibre source. But for professional buyers, converters and tissue brands, the more important question is not whether bamboo sounds sustainable. The real question is whether bamboo can deliver the right combination of softness, strength, absorbency, converting performance,