Mondi has developed a digitally printed corrugated packaging solution for glassware manufacturer Riedel Glas, combining premium retail presentation with recyclable fibre-based materials.
The project focuses on the use of white digital printing directly on brown kraft paper packaging for Riedel’s bourbon glass collection. The packaging was designed to retain the natural appearance of uncoated paper while achieving high graphic contrast and shelf visibility.
According to Mondi, the solution eliminates the need for laminated white top sheets or additional labels often used in premium corrugated retail packaging. The company said the packaging was produced using digital printing technology capable of handling variable data, QR codes and customised graphics.
The development highlights the growing use of digital print technologies in fibre-based packaging applications, particularly for shorter production runs and premium retail packaging formats. White printing on brown kraft substrates has traditionally been technically challenging due to substrate absorption and opacity limitations.
The packaging was produced using recyclable paper-based materials and supports brand requirements for reduced material complexity and improved recyclability. The companies stated that the solution also enables greater flexibility for design changes and product variations without the need for conventional printing plates.
The project reflects wider industry efforts to combine sustainability requirements with enhanced retail presentation in corrugated packaging applications. Digital printing technologies are increasingly being adopted across packaging segments for customisation, traceability and reduced setup times.
The packaging includes integrated QR codes and digitally printed branding elements while maintaining the natural brown appearance associated with fibre-based packaging formats.