Huhtamaki

💚 Health is a universal right. On this year’s World Health Day, the World Health Organization highlights the importance of maternal and newborn health, emphasizing the need for proper healthcare, nutrition, and safe environments. At Huhtamaki, we recognize the link between health and sustainability, and through our innovative packaging solutions, we aim to help protect food quality and reduce contamination risks. Learn more about our sustainability initiatives and our approach to responsible packaging solutions on our website: https://lnkd.in/eeJe6CFG

On March 21, Huhtamaki had the honor of participating in the China-Finland Circular Economy Workshop in Wuxi, near Shanghai. This event, organized by the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai and Business Finland, celebrated 75 years of Finland-China diplomatic relations. Ms. Anu Vuori, Consul General of Finland in Shanghai, delivered a compelling speech and visited our exhibition.   We were proud to share our sustainability strategy and showcase our innovative packaging solutions at the Finland Pavilion, highlighting our commitment to sustainability.   A big thank you to Team Finland for their support and to everyone involved for making this collaboration a success!

Huhtamaki is committed to safety with the goal of achieving zero accidents. In 2024, we made significant strides toward this goal, achieving a 28% improvement in our total recordable injury rate. One of the year's highlights was the successful implementation of the TPM Safety Pillar across all our sites globally. Furthermore, our employees have demonstrated strong engagement in reporting and sharing safety observations, helping to prevent injuries before they occur. The aim is to foster a culture of open communication and continuous improvement. Read more from recently published 2024 Annual Report: https://brnw.ch/21wRMou #Huhtamaki #AnnualReport #2024Wrap

Throughout the year 2024, we made strong progress on strategic priorities, focusing on competitiveness and profitable growth. Our cost savings program drove performance, helping offset cost inflation. Early actions accelerated savings, and we expect to reach the EUR 100 million target ahead of schedule and at lower costs than planned. Read more from our recently published Annual Report: https://brnw.ch/21wRDan #Huhtamaki #AnnualReport #2024Wrap

Fredrik Davidsson, President of Fiber Foodservice at Huhtamaki, recently shared his insights with Packaging Insights on the future of food packaging. He highlighted the growing demand for sustainable solutions, as businesses and consumers seek recyclable and compostable materials. With food waste being a major global concern, Huhtamaki is innovating with products like the ProDairy recyclable paper cup, which reduces plastic content to below 10% while maintaining high performance standards. Davidsson also emphasized the importance of circular design and collaboration across the value chain to ensure packaging solutions are both sustainable and effective. As the industry evolves, he sees continued progress toward more sustainable, regulation-aligned packaging. Explore the full article: https://brnw.ch/21wRCfz #SustainableSolutions #Recycling #CircularDesign

Last week, on the International Day of Forests, we successfully launched a Think Circle China 2025 event in Beijing, themed “Mass Participation, Efficient Circularity.”   Mauri Suomela, Senior Vice President of APAC, Huhtamaki Fiber Foodservice EAO, emphasized the importance of efficient recycling infrastructures and active public participation. Distinguished speakers, including policymakers, media, research institutions, and companies, shared insights on promoting public participation in circularity.   The four speakers included:   ⚜️ Mr. ZHAO Kai, Executive VP, China Association of Circular Economy ⚜️ Mr. LIU Youbin, Chairman, China Forum of Environmental Journalists ⚜️ Ms. WANG Binbin, Founder of C Force Lab, Peking University ⚜️ Mr. Henry XU, Beijing CSR Forum Chair, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China   In last October, Finland and China signed an MoU on circular economy cooperation. “Today's Think Circle is a prime example of how Finland and China can drive circularity together,” said Marko Tiesmäki （田马可）, Commercial Counsellor of the Finnish Embassy to China.   Over 20 representatives from our key accounts, suppliers, and national associations focused on packaging, circular economy, recycling, and franchising attended. Huhtamaki is committed to driving the transition to a low-carbon and circular economy by collaborating with stakeholders across the value chain.   Together, let's push for a sustainable future! ♻️

Welcome to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Huhtamäki Oyj. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (EEST) at Scandic Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6, 00160 Helsinki, Finland. Reception of shareholders who have registered for the meeting and distribution of voting tickets will commence at 10:00 a.m. (EEST). Shareholders may follow the Annual General Meeting via a webcast. The webcast is available for those shareholders who have registered for the webcast and are also registered in the Company’s shareholders’ register maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd on the record date of the Annual General Meeting, April 10, 2025. Read more and register here: https://brnw.ch/21wRyxe #HuhtamakiAGM2025

"At Huhtamaki, we recognize the vital role water plays in sustaining food, people, and our planet. Over the past few years, we've been focusing on developing comprehensive water management plans across all our factories and implementing local projects to reduce our water consumption. Looking ahead, we will work on deepening our commitment to water stewardship throughout our operations and value chain. By assessing water-related risks, implementing mitigation measures, and fostering accountability for water access and usage, we aim to evolve our water management efforts." says Salla Ahonen, EVP of Sustainability and Communications. #WorldWaterDay2025

As we welcome spring, it’s the perfect time to take a look back at 2024 through our recently published Annual Report. Last year was a solid year of progress for Huhtamaki. We improved our safety performance and increased profitability, despite a challenging start with muted demand in many markets. Our focus on competitiveness and cost efficiency delivered results, and we continued to invest in innovation and sustainability. "We have a solid foundation to reach our financial ambitions and continue to deliver on our strategic priorities. This is made possible by the dedication of our committed teams. I want to thank our employees, customers, suppliers, and all other stakeholders for their collaboration and trust," says Ralf K. Wunderlich, President and CEO. Explore more from 2024 Annual Report: https://brnw.ch/21wRqrj #Huhtamaki #AnnualRepor #2024Wrap

We’re pleased to share that Printzells Confectionery AB, a candy factory in Sweden, has partnered with Huhtamaki to transition from traditional plastic to paper packaging for their nut-based spreads. This collaboration highlights our commitment to supporting local businesses. Our teams worked closely with Printzells to offer a perfectly matching solution the customer was looking for – a paper cup partnered with paper lid featuring the right barrier and sealing properties, while being compliant with the local recycling systems. We are grateful for the opportunity to support Printzells on this journey and look forward to helping more businesses in their sustainability efforts. Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJD4ypQE #PaperPackaging #PaperCupsandLids #RecyclablePackaging #Innovation