Huhtamaki reinforces its leadership position in emerging markets with the acquisition of Elif

Elif is a leader in sustainable flexible packaging

20-Aug-2021 - Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire Elif Holding A.Ş. (Elif), a major supplier of sustainable flexible packaging to global FMCG brand owners, with operations in Turkey and in Egypt. With this acquisition, Huhtamaki reinforces its position as a leading flexible packaging company in ...

UN Food Systems Summit

Huhtamaki welcomes discussions around food waste, safety and accessibility

11-Jun-2021 - Taking place in September, the UN Food Systems Summit aims to launch further actions in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We believe sustainable food systems are a key component of sustainability, not only in terms of the climate impact, but also on a social level. And food ...

Huhtamaki invests in new fiber packaging capacity in South Africa

28-May-2021 - Huhtamaki, a global key advanced manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, is setting up a new manufacturing unit in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa to serve its existing and new egg packaging customers in the KwaZulu-Natal area with a broad range of locally produced packaging solutions. The ...

Huhtamaki acquires leading manufacturer of paper bags, wraps and folding carton packaging in China

22-Apr-2021 - Huhtamaki, a key advanced manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Jiangsu Hihio-Art Packaging Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of paper bags, wraps and folding carton packaging in China. The company ...

We believe food packaging is fundamental to improving the resilience of food systems

16-Apr-2021 - It was 1906 when Alfred Henry Lewis, an American journalist and lawyer stated, “there are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” Since then societies have changed considerably, with over 56% of the global population living in urban areas, compared with less than 15% in 1900. As a result, ...

The future of food packaging

24-Mar-2021 - With 100 years of history and a solid Nordic heritage, today Huhtamaki is a key global player in food on-the-go and food on-the-shelf packaging solutions. We have delivered strong growth over the past years, building a global reach with a solid foundation for the future. Our world, however, is ...

New start-up program launched to support entrepreneurs building circular economy

Program provides mentorship, advising, and $300,000 in equity-free grants to companies

25-Jun-2020 - Today, the U.S.-based nonprofit Food System 6 (FS6) announces the launch of a comprehensive startup program in partnership with global sustainable food packaging leader Huhtamaki. The Huhtamaki Circular Economy Startup Program by Food System 6 is designed to accelerate the development of young ...

Huhtamaki adds manufacturing capacity in India to speed up growth

01-Oct-2019 - Huhtamaki has agreed to acquire the assets and operations of Mohan Mutha Polytech Private Limited (MMPPL), a privately-owned flexible packaging manufacturer located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India. The acquisition allows Huhtamaki to speed up its growth in India by improving its capability to ...

A paper cup has the lowest carbon footprint

Life-cycle study

25-Jun-2019 - Huhtamaki participated in a life-cycle analysis study that surveyed the full carbon footprint of different types of cups used for coffee. According to the study, paper cups often have the lowest carbon footprint, and recycling lowers it further by 54%. Huhtamaki recently introduced a 100% ...

Huhtamaki opens a paper straw manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland

23-May-2019 - Huhtamaki celebrates today the opening of its new, state-of-the-art foodservice packaging manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland. The facility is located in the town of Antrim, near Belfast, and it is expected to employ approximately 100 people over the next few years. With the new facility ...