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Coffee Paper Tube Packaging: Structure, Barrier Performance, and Recyclability Before Plastic-Free Claims

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.

June 26, 2026 · PackingMaster