Recent North America news
Safeguarding our employees’ health and safety and our business operations through the global COVID-19 Crisis
Given the exceptional circumstances we are facing with the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, Huhtamaki has put in place strong measures to prevent the spread of the virus, safeguard our operations and keep our employees safe and healthy.
Shifting the vending cup business into paper
Huhtamaki Compacto vending cups are a new range of paper cups designed and optimized for vending machines. They are made with paper from 100% PEFC certified sustainably managed forests and have been designed with vending machine operators in mind.
Combating food waste in foodservice and what’s a ghost kitchen??
The Q1 2020 Foodservice Trend Report is out and we are taking on food waste and the latest trend in delivery — Ghost Kitchens.
Paper cups to have their own OPRL Recycling label in the UK
The OPRL has announced today that paper cups will have their own specialist recycling label in the UK to support the wide range of paper cup recycling programs including in store and on-street, office, workplace and industry collections.
Microwave hot cups take the heat for convenient meals
Take a look at our complete solution for in-cup hot food preparation. We can create the size and capability to take on the heat.
Welcome 2020, marking 100 years of growth for Huhtamaki
We proudly bear the name of our founder, Mr. Heikki Huhtamäki. Young Heikki established Huhtamäki Industries in 1920 in Kokkola, Finland. Ever since then, we've followed his spirit of adventure in exploring new opportunities across the world.
A new fiber product in the family: Plastic free Future Smart Duo lid
Huhtamaki introduces Future Smart Duo lid, a sustainable and responsible choice to enjoy hot and cold beverages.
Happier and healthier
The growing plant-based food market demands sustainable packaging. Read about The Happy Pear’s experience with Huhtamaki Fresh, the fiber-based ready-meal tray.
Huhtamaki is McDonald’s Supplier of the Year in the UK and Ireland
Huhtamaki’s folding carton business unit in Northern Ireland has been announced as McDonald’s UK & Ireland Supplier of the Year for 2019. The award was presented at a ceremony held in London as part of McDonald’s Supply Chain conference.