{"id":11783,"date":"2026-02-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11783"},"modified":"2026-02-19T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:00:00","slug":"candy-and-confectionery-industry-embraces-paper-based-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11783","title":{"rendered":"Candy and Confectionery Industry Embraces Paper-Based Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"61.140388768898\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/PS-articles.css\"\/>\n<style><![CDATA[<![CDATA[<![CDATA[<![CDATA[\n\th3 {\n\t\tfont-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #0072BC; margin: 40px 0 10px 0 !important;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.floatleft {\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: left; width: 400px;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.floatnone {\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: none; width: 100%;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.readMoreBtn {\n\t\twidth: 130px; padding: 5px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 900; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; border: none; background-color: #0072BC;\n\t}\n\t\n\ta:link,\n\ta:visited,\n\ta:hover,\n\ta:active {\n\t\tborder: none; text-decoration: none;\n\t}\n\t\n\t@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n\t\t.floatleft {\n\t\t\tfloat: none; width: 100%; margin: 10px auto;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\n]]]]]]]]><![CDATA[><![CDATA[><![CDATA[>]]]]]]><![CDATA[><![CDATA[>]]]]><![CDATA[>]]><\/style>\n<p>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\u2019s feature, we take a look at some highlights of this transition to paper-based packaging in the candy and confectionery market.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><!--- Article 1 ---><\/p>\n<h3>Jung Pivots to Paper-Based Confectionery Packaging with Help of one.five<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1.5\">\n  <figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"3\">\n<p>Adopting paper-based packaging will help companies like Jung prepare for the upcoming guidelines set forth by the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). <em>Image courtesy of Jung<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106063-onefive-and-upm-partner-to-develop-paper-based-packaging-for-sticky-notes\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\">one.five<\/a>, a Hamburg-based provider of sustainable packaging solutions developed through the use of advanced AI technologies, is working with <a href=\"https:\/\/jung-europe.de\/\" rel=\"noopener external\" target=\"_blank\">Jung<\/a>, a specialist in packaging services and solutions as well as a leading manufacturer of promotional items with a focus on confectionery.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106147-jung-pivots-to-paper-based-confectionery-packaging-with-help-of-onefive\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><!--- Article 2 ---><\/p>\n<h3>pladis and Coveris Develop Paper-Based Packaging for Confectionery Products<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/2025\/12\/15\/Coveris-Block-Bottom-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"Hand in a grocery store holding new Coveris Block-Bottom-Bag filled with chocolates\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n<p>The new bags were made to comply with CEFLEX circular design guidelines. <em>Image courtesy of Coveris<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pladisglobal.com\/\" rel=\"noopener external\" target=\"_blank\">pladis Global<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s fastest growing confectionery and chocolate manufacturers and home to iconic brands like GODIVA, McVitie\u2019s, Flipz and Demet\u2019s Turtles, has partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coveris.com\/\" rel=\"noopener external\" target=\"_blank\">Coveris<\/a>, a major European packaging producer and leader in sustainable paper and plastic solutions, to transition its U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/2660-candy-confectionery\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\">confectionery packaging<\/a> to a more sustainable alternative.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106154-pladis-and-coveris-develop-paper-based-packaging-for-confectionery-products\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><!--- Article 3 ---><\/p>\n<h3>Boom Boom Chewing Gum Adopts Recyclable Paper Packaging with Help of Koehler<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1.5\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/2025\/12\/17\/big-boom-boom-bubblegum.jpg\" alt=\"Boom Boom Chewing Gum package standing up against white background with more packages lying flat around it\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"3\">\n<p>The new recyclable paper-based packaging is made with Koehler\u2019s NexCoat Smart M. <em>Image courtesy of Boom Boom Chewing Gum<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Volka Food International, one of Pakistan\u2019s confectionery producers, has partnered with Metatex, a high-end packaging converter, to introduce advanced metallized barrier paper for its \u201cBoom Boom\u201d chewing gum range.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106155-boom-boom-chewing-gum-adopts-recyclable-paper-packaging-with-help-of-koehler\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106279-candy-and-confectionery-industry-embraces-paper-based-packaging\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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