UPM and Royal Vaassen Develop Fibre-based Alternative to Plastic and Aluminum Packaging Solutions
To meet the growing demand for recyclable packaging, Royal Vaassen, in collaboration with UPM Specialty Papers, has developed several recyclable1 and food-safe barrier paper solutions for a variety of end-use applications. The Barryrwrap concept by Royal Vaassen addresses packaging needs ranging from medium to the most demanding barrier requirements, including oxygen and moisture barrier properties.
With the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) recyclability requirements approaching, it is essential to find packaging solutions that are recyclable with widely available recycling infrastructures. Paper and board recycling infrastructures are widely present and established to support the future requirements.
Our barrier papers are a sustainable alternative to laminates and plastics. They offer strong protection with a focus on performance and circularity and are suitable for existing production lines and products such as coffee, stock and chocolate.
Mark Gerritsen, Sales Manager, Royal Vaassen
“Barryrwrap Everest is our highest performing barrier paper, developed for instant coffee and other dry products that demand maximum protection. The material provides an excellent barrier against moisture, oxygen and light; printing is reproduced with exceptional clarity and it’s ready to seal on existing production lines. With its fully recyclable paper structure, Barryrwrap Everest is a sustainable and circular alternative to traditional aluminum laminates, without compromising on quality or processability,” he continued.
UPM SolideTM Lucent packaging paper offers a perfect base for Barryrwrap solutions. Easy to convert, it is extremely smooth and exceptionally dense. This minimises the coat weights required, while at the same time offering the strength to perform efficiently on high-speed lines. Lighter or heavier grammage of UPM Solide Lucent can be selected based on the application requirement.
“We have tested Barryrwrap solutions in new, demanding applications for fibre-based and recyclable packaging, such as canister-type formats suitable for products like chips or drink powders. Sample canisters are available at the Fachpack trade fair in Nuremburg in September, where we invite everyone interested in Barryrwrap solutions and UPM Solide Lucent base paper to meet our experts,” said Mika Uusikartano, Senior Manager, Product Portfolio Management, UPM Specialty Papers.
About UPM Specialty Papers
UPM Specialty Papers has over 40 years of experience producing high-performance, transformative papers for packaging and labelling. In APAC, it also offers office and graphic papers. Its global team of 2,000 experts and mills in China, Finland and Germany serve customers consistently and reliably around the world.
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About UPM
UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonisation solutions and communication papers. Its performance in sustainability has been recognised by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. It operates globally and employs approximately 15,800 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately EUR10.3 billion. UPM’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
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- recyclable: CEPI/4EG Technical Recyclability Score (v. 2.0 Jan 2025) and PTS RH 021/97 Cat II ↩︎
