Mondi, a frontrunner in sustainable packaging and paper solutions, strengthens its enduring partnership with Pacapime Hungary to produce top-tier corrugated packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables across Central and Western Europe.
Operating a 42,000 m2 production facility in Mórahalom, Pacapime Hungary boasts an impressive annual capacity of up to 180 million m2. The company effectively serves clients in Hungary, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, and Western Europe, particularly focusing on packaging for fresh produce items such as apples, pears, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Effective packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables necessitates dependable strength, durability, and proper ventilation. These attributes are vital for protecting produce during transport while ensuring appealing presentation in retail settings. To achieve these high standards, Pacapime Hungary utilizes Mondi’s ProVantage SmartKraft Brown containerboard grade.
ProVantage SmartKraft Brown features a 100% fresh fibre top ply, guaranteeing high surface integrity and consistent quality. Its robust strength properties ensure excellent burst and tear resistance. Additionally, its reliable runnability and processing characteristics facilitate efficient production and consistent box performance.
“High-quality kraftliners are important in fresh produce applications,” states Tom Pissens, Managing Director at Pacapime Hungary. “The paper must consistently support box performance, as our customers rely on us to deliver quality packaging every time.”
Since 2024, the leadership at Pacapime Hungary has been in the capable hands of Lynn and Tom Pissens, representing the fourth generation of their family in the corrugated packaging sector. Their company combines extensive expertise with a modern, streamlined production setup, enabling quick decision-making and adaptability, particularly during peak agricultural seasons.
The collaboration between Mondi and Pacapime Hungary is founded on a long-term partnership approach characterized by close technical cooperation and direct support for containerboard needs. Joint trials, data-driven optimization, and ongoing knowledge exchange enhance alignment with evolving customer requirements, ensuring effective food and drink sustainable packaging solutions.
“Business is about people and long-term trust,” emphasizes Lynn Pissens, Managing Director at Pacapime Hungary. “Our collaboration with Mondi provides the stability and technical expertise that allow us to deliver consistent quality and drive innovation together.”
Sustainability remains a priority for both organizations. Pacapime Hungary has made significant investments in water treatment systems, solar panels, and transparent certification processes to meet rising customer and consumer expectations. Concurrently, Mondi’s full fibre mix containerboard portfolio champions circular packaging solutions designed to safeguard products while optimizing material efficiency.
By combining high-quality containerboard, technical expertise, and a commitment to long-term collaboration, Mondi and Pacapime Hungary deliver dependable and sustainable corrugated packaging solutions. These efforts work to minimize food waste, create value across the supply chain, and ensure the safe transport of fresh produce from the field to the shelf.
