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With Mondi's Hug&Hold paper packaging, plastic shrink wrap can be avoided when transporting PET beverage bottles. The company has now received the PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its packaging solution.
Hug&Hold is a paper packaging solution designed and developed for the packaging and transport of PET beverage bottles, replacing plastic shrink wrap. It is a recyclable, 100 per cent paper-based solution consisting of a kraft paper sleeve and a corrugated clip to secure the bottles and provide a comfortable handle for transport.
The Product Innovation Award is given to companies that demonstrate how a newly developed product solves an existing need or problem. Hug&Hold is suitable for FMCG brands and beverage manufacturers who want more sustainable packaging solutions that minimise the impact on the environment. Address consumers and fulfil their product protection requirements.
„We are committed to developing the most sustainable packaging solutions for our customers and we are very proud that our innovations are recognised by our peers.“
Tarik Aniba, Sales & Marketing Director Corrugated Solutions at Mondi
A sustainable, functional and fully automated alternative to plastic shrink film means that brand owners can Switch to the recyclable paper-based packaging solution without risk to your product or logistics can. With Hug&Hold Mondi the first company to produce and commercialise a complete concept that provides a strong and stable solution, made from renewable and fully recyclable materials and suitable for existing paper waste streams across Europe. The award ceremony took place on 8 March 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic.
„With the help of Mondi's team of kraft paper and corrugated specialists, we were able to develop a fully paper-based solution with minimal material usage. After thorough testing, Hug&Hold was confirmed in terms of runnability and profitability.“
Silvia Hanzelova, Sales Director Speciality Kraft Paper at Mondi
Source: Mondi
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