in Sustainable Coffee
Packaging
Seize The Opportunity:
HITTING THE SUSTAINABILITY SWEET SPOT
By focusing on innovative, recyclable packaging, retailers can meet the evolving consumer need for sustainable products without compromising quality or freshness.
Since Americans frequently fuel up with coffee—67% report past-day consumption—the category presents an unmissable opportunity to improve packaging sustainability.
would feel more positive if their preferred coffee brand switched to recyclable fiber-based packaging. They are willing to pay an average of 33 cents more per
$10 package.
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agree that food and beverage companies should try to limit their use of plastic packaging
Consumers are Receptive to More Sustainable Packaging
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More sustainable to ship and transport than traditional cans. The packaging ships flat, significantly reducing the number of trucks required.
With on-pack messaging highlighting key benefits shoppers seek, it's more than a product; it's a statement of a store's dedication to sustainability.
Powers Innovation
The consumer demand for more sustainable products shows no sign of slowing.
Studies illustrate that shoppers feel good about brands that adopt sustainable packaging practices and are willing to pay more for them.
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CONSUMER DEMAND
The Future of Coffee Packaging is Fiber-Based
Mother Parkers has partnered with Graphic Packaging International to launch a recyclable, fiber based packaging solution using Boardio® technology.
It’s packaging that blends sustainability with functionality for coffee that consumers can feel great about.
without sacrificing freshness.
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of coffee buyers say recycling household packaging is important to them
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76% would feel more positive if their preferred coffee brand switched to recyclable fiber-based-packaging
And they say they’re willing to pay an average of 33 cents more per $10 package
Many existing can and bag coffee formats do not deliver on recyclability, reduced plastic, and reduced CO2
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Boardio® is a state-of-the-art solution for delivering a sustainable packaging option.
Recyclability:
How2Recycle is widely accepted
Reduced Plastic:
Minimum 80% FSC-certified paper
Reduced CO₂:
About 60% less versus steel and plastic cans
Improving the System, From Shipping to Shelf
Boardio® benefits start long before the product hits the shelves.
On shelf, this new recyclable, fiber-based packaging is available in sizes for large and small formats. No matter the retail channel, Boardio® packs out efficiently and attractively.
Only 3 trucks per 1 million units are needed for flat packages versus 56 trucks per 1 million for pre-formed can packaging
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Lower CO₂ emissions than other recyclable coffee cans
76% reduction versus steel
61% versus plastic
Minimum of 50% less plastic vs. coffee bags
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Sustainable Without Sacrificing Functionality
With Boardio®,
consumers enjoy their sustainably packed coffee without giving up the functions of traditional package forms.
80% paper-based with an aluminum barrier for freshness protection results in a 365-day shelf life
Top is airtight, sealed and formed for optimal freshness
Base is airtight sealed after filling
A fully integrated hinged lid is easy to open
Easy to scoop
And easy to close
Simply discard the seal and empty it before recycling!
WATCH TO LEARN MORE:
Sources:
1. National Coffee Association of the USA - 2024 National Coffee Data Trends, Spring Edition
2. Fiber Board Packaging Research USA—CJ Leonard Market Research, Commissioned by Mother Parkers, December 2022 (based on U.S bag and can coffee consumers)
3. Mintel Beverage Packaging Trends, U.S. 2021
4. Fiber Board Packaging Research USA—CJ Leonard Market Research, Commissioned by Mother Parkers, December 2022 (based on U.S bag and can coffee consumers)
5. Boardio® Commissioned LCFA Study 2022
6. Boardio® Commissioned LCFA Study 2022
7. Based on the Boardio® 112x89x150H container vs. our Mother Parkers coffee composite bag. Both packaging options hold 12oz of ground coffee
8. Boardio ARP Systems for Coffee Sustainable, paper-based coffee packaging, 2022
*Excludes freshness seal
The Proof is in the Packaging
Grow your coffee business with recyclable fiber-based packaging.
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BOARDIO® is a registered trademark of GPI Sweden AB.
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