Barrier-Packaging

Paper tubes and cylindrical packaging are gaining attention in specialty coffee, but the decision cannot stop at a plastic-free claim. Buyers should verify the spiral-wound paperboard structure, liner and cap design, oxygen and moisture barrier needs, degassing conditions, and recyclability claims before switching.

Babybel’s move toward paper packaging shows that small food-packaging conversion is not simply a material swap. Freshness, microbial safety, durability, opening experience, and scale-up validation come first.

Amcor’s AmFiber examples show how paper-based flexible packaging is moving into applications traditionally served by plastic film. The key questions are barrier performance, sealing, line compatibility and recycling claims.