DS Smith plc, founded in 1940 and headquartered in London, UK, is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products, and recycling services. The company specializes in corrugated packaging, plastic packaging, and displays, serving sectors such as consumer goods, industrial products, and e-commerce. DS Smith is committed to innovation and sustainability, focusing on circular economy principles to minimize environmental impact. With operations in over 30 countries, DS Smith collaborates with customers to deliver customized packaging solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency and product protection.
Fibre-based corrugated punnets support circular economy goals, cutting CO₂ emissions versus PET while improving line packing efficiency for fresh produce.
New corrugated transport boxes replace PE foam with recyclable, space-saving design — enhancing protection, efficiency, and sustainability across Hallstein’s global supply chain.
DS Smith and Famifarm Oy launch recyclable fibre-based boxes with ergonomic hatch design, boosting unpacking speed fourfold while protecting fresh produce from greenhouse to retail shelves.
Proper supply chain management starts with creating the right packaging. Packaging plays a key role in cost control, risk reduction and continuous improvement to achieve sustainability goals, but we generally do not give it the importance it deserves, treating it only as a complement.
Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions and how they affect the planet. Coupled with increasing regulatory pressure, the sustainability and circularity of packaging has become a concern among companies.
In this digital space, meetings can be held, and 3D prototypes of packaging solutions can be viewed. The tool enables productivity gains and agile decision making.
This new packaging is highly resistant, due to its 10-wave corrugated cardboard construction, for safe and economical storage and export of bulk goods. It is also optimal for supply chains where recovery, cleaning, and disinfection of reusable packaging is costly or difficult.