Nowadays, the use of fiber-based materials has become a key pathway for sustainable packaging to "reduce plastic." Both domestically and internationally, numerous well-known brands in sectors such as snacks, confectionery, chilled foods, and daily chemicals have successively piloted the replacement of traditional plastic packaging with paper-based flexible packaging.

Why is paper-based flexible packaging gaining favor in the market?

What are the special advantages of paper-based packaging?

What specific paper-based packaging options are available?

Xia Xiaohui, the Development and Sales Manager of UPM's packaging paper business, provided a detailed introduction to UPM's paper-based flexible packaging material solutions, offering multi-dimensional options to meet the packaging needs of various end applications.

UPM offers a variety of packaging (barrier) papers sourced from sustainably managed forests, featuring the advantages of being renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable. Additionally, these products meet stringent international food safety certifications such as GB, FDA, and BfR. To address the diverse packaging needs of different end applications, UPM provides a wide range of solutions.

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To achieve oil resistance, water resistance, moisture barrier, and oxygen barrier performance comparable to plastic, multiple processing steps are required on the base paper. Therefore, the coating performance of the base paper layer plays a crucial role in the final barrier performance of the packaging.

UPM Solide-Losen is a type of base paper highly suitable for high-barrier coating applications.

Currently, UPM's standardized or customized packaging solutions based on packaging base paper and functional coatings have successfully been applied in various fields such as tissue packaging, candy and chocolate packaging, and garment packaging.

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UPM Confidio™ Pro and UPM Confidio™ are imported barrier papers with built-in heat seal properties. As standardized products, they offer reliable and stable heat sealing as well as moisture and oil resistance, suitable for various printing processes. They can also be integrated into existing packaging production lines, providing notable performance and cost advantages. These papers can be applied in a wide range of end-use areas, especially in secondary packaging or other packaging applications that require heat sealing.

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To meet higher barrier and other functional requirements in specific fields, UPM, leveraging the excellent processing performance of its packaging base paper, continuously engages in deep collaboration with upstream and downstream partners in the industry chain. This collaboration aims to develop solutions that balance diverse functional needs, enhance printing quality and packaging efficiency, and achieve superior environmental benefits, thereby supporting customers in their sustainable transformation.

The demand for sustainable packaging is growing, and UPM is committed to providing customers with paper-based packaging solutions that balance performance, environmental friendliness, and cost, offering reliable green new choices for a wider range of end-use applications!