Why F&B Brands Are Shifting to Paper Mold Packaging
REVATION One-Stop Solution for Eco-Friendly Packaging
2025. 8. 4.
Why F&B Brands Are Shifting to Paper Mold Packaging
REVATION One-Stop Solution for Eco-Friendly Packaging
1st Newsletter of Aug. 2025
Hello from REVATION,
Sustainability is no longer a bonus — it’s the foundation of F&B brand strategy.
In this issue, we spotlight how paper mold is emerging as the most promising plastic alternative, making its way from industrial use to your dining table.
From lunch trays to premium beverage boxes, here’s how industry leaders are embracing the shift.
Paper Mold on the Table: From Concept to Standard
SK Telecom’s New Food Tray — A Smarter, Greener Lunchbox
Premium Alcohol Packaging — Now Sustainable, Too
Paper Mold on the Table: From Concept to Standard
Paper mold is leading the charge in plastic-free packaging — and it’s growing fast. So which market is seeing the most explosive rise?
Once valued at $1B, the global molded fiber market is projected to quadruple by 2030. The F&B sector is driving that growth, especially in cups, trays, and takeaway containers.
As plastic regulations tighten across Europe and Canada, the adoption curve is accelerating.
From coffee capsules to wine packaging, molded fiber is becoming the new normal — with unmatched versatility, performance, and design potential.
SK Telecom’s New Food Tray — A Smarter, Greener Lunchbox
Tableware made from molded fiber is growing over 10% annually in the F&B space. But what does that actually look like when applied to real-world packaging?
SK Telecom’s “Happy Meal” campaign provides a compelling case. As part of its ESG strategy, the brand distributes thousands of donation meals each year — and now, with a better container.
REVATION worked with SKT to reimagine the lunch tray using paper mold:
Enhanced durability and water resistance
Certified performance by third-party labs
Fully food-safe design
100% paper mold structure
The result? A scalable, eco-friendly food tray — ready to leave its mark far beyond CSR and onto everyday tables.
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MATERIALS R&D / CMF DESIGN / 3D MODELING / MANUFACTURE
From sake and whiskey to wine and traditional rice liquor, sustainability is reshaping alcohol packaging. But how do you preserve both function and emotion in the same design?
The answer came from NOSTALGIA, a boutique Hanok hotel brand in Seoul. Their Bukchon Makgeolli project was developed with REVATION from start to finish — and it sets a new standard in eco-packaging for alcohol.
Molded silhouette inspired by traditional Korean rooftops
Inner space designed to hold both bottle and ice pack
100% paper mold construction
Built-in handle and stand feature for ease of use
Winner of the 2024 Pentawards
A perfect blend of tradition and innovation — proving that sustainable packaging can elevate brand storytelling as well as function.
