Holmen offers paperboard for food packaging designed to meet modern food and confectionery packaging demands. Made from fresh fibre, our materials help protect products, preserve quality and support efficient converting. As a renewable and recyclable material, paperboard also enables more sustainable food packaging and supports brands looking for responsible packaging choices.
Sustainable food packaging for function and protection
When choosing materials for food and confectionery packaging, it is important to consider both product requirements and brand priorities. Food and confectionery packaging should protect the content, preserve flavour and aroma, and support food safety. The right packaging material also enables efficient logistics while creating attractive, sustainable packaging that stands out on the shelf.
The importance of food and confectionery packaging
From production to point of sale, packaging influences efficiency, product presentation and overall performance. Among the many important roles to fulfil, such as moisture protection and maintaining freshness, choosing the right packaging material can help food and confectionery brands balance these demands.
Three reasons food and confectionery brands choose Holmen
Outstanding packaging performance
We offer packaging materials with excellent printability, stiffness and converting properties for efficient production.
Fresh-fibre quality
Our fresh fibre products deliver strength, food safety and a premium appearance for food and confectionery packaging.
Sustainable packaging solutions
Our renewable and recyclable paperboard products help brands meet sustainability goals without compromising performance.
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Why Holmen for food and confectionery packaging?
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What makes a great food packaging material?
The paperboard you choose can influence everything from packaging design and product protection to supply chain efficiency and sustainability. Explore five key factors to consider when selecting materials for food and confectionery packaging.
Barriers and coatings
Features and barriers for food protection
Different food products require different protective features. The right paperboard for food packaging can provide tailored barriers to prevent physical damage, control moisture and preserve flavour and aroma. This helps maintain product quality throughout transport, storage and display while supporting safe and effective food packaging.
Product portfolio
Explore how Holmen's product portfolio supports some of the main criteria to consider when choosing food and confectionery packaging material: strength, hygiene and preserving aroma and flavour.
Invercote family
Create distinctive food and confectionery packaging with Invercote's purity, brightness and premium appearance.
Incada family
Explore Incada for food and confectionery packaging with excellent print quality, strength, and shelf impact.
Food and confectionery packaging inspiration
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