The Pulp and Paper industry continues to excel in its push for a more sustainable planet by launching innovations and ambitious goals for the new year.
Predictions for the Global Pulp and Paper Industry in 2023
Similar to previous years, the Pulp and Paper industry underwent some significant changes and faced some unexpected challenges in 2022.
Pulp and Paper Industry 2022 Year in Review
On January 1, 2022, the Paperworkers’ Union’s strike begun at most of UPM’s Finnish mills. Nearly 2,000 members of the union went on strike, which lasted almost four months until an agreement was reached on April 22.
FBB vs SBS: What Will Demand Look Like in the Next 5 Years
Cartonboard has experienced significant growth over the last couple of years. It currently makes up about 17% of the global paper and board market – the second leading grade behind containerboard.
More Major Companies Shift to Paper Packaging, Creating Opportunities for the P&P Industry
Throughout 2022, we’ve seen the Pulp and Paper industry go above and beyond to place sustainability matters at the forefront of its priorities.
Pulp and Paper Resource Assessments Provide Project Confidence in Periods of Uncertainty
When the term inflation is in the news, panic, confusion and speculation tend to fill the air. While most people understand that inflation means rising prices, they tend to stop there and assume they need to cut costs immediately.
The Global Water Scarcity Crisis: How It’s Impacting the Pulp and Paper Industry and Ways You Can Respond
The AGU journal Earth’s Future conducted a study to get an idea of what water scarcity might look like in the coming years.
Resolute Sells Its Thunder Bay Mill - What Opportunities Does It Create?
Resolute Forest Products has recently announced plans to sell its Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill located in northwestern Ontario.
Future Growth of the Consumer Packaged Goods Sectors and How to Plan for It
Since the global Covid-19 pandemic supercharged the popularity of e-commerce, packaging and corrugated have been the hottest sectors in the Pulp and Paper industry since early 2020.
Global Pulp Production: How to Access Its Current and Future Status
FisherSolve is very commonly used amongst many major players in the Pulp and Paper industry to evaluate current conditions of the paper market regarding production, costs, carbon, energy, and viability.
Major Moves in the P&P Industry that Occurred in 3Q2022
With so much activity that has occurred in the pulp and paper industry over the last quarter, it’s difficult to keep up with some of the major developments that could impact various segments across the industry.
The P&P Industry Enters Q3 with Even More Sustainable Developments and Initiatives
As we enter 3Q2022, many companies have been recognized for their work towards meeting their sustainability commitments, while many others have announced new eco-friendly product developments and initiatives.
Why Is Kraft Paper Demand Rising and Where Is it Heading?
Kraft packaging paper has maintained a roughly 4% share of all fiber-based packaging capacity since 2015, however, as of late, the relative share of Asia-Pacific (APAC) capacity in kraft papers is beginning to grow, as seen in the image below.
What is BRP and How Will It Impact the Future of the P&P Industry?
Unbleached recycled fiber market pulp, also known as brown recycled pulp or BRP, is a new grade of market pulp that didn’t exist before 2017, but is expected to be a hot raw material in the Pulp and Paper industry within the next couple of years.
Canada’s New Plastic Ban Could Drive Renewed Interest in the P&P Industry
Consumer awareness about excessive plastic pollution and its hazardous effects to the environment has intensified in recent years, and we are beginning to see more countries begin to impose bans in an attempt to significantly reduce plastic pollution.
Major Moves in the P&P Industry that Occurred in 2Q2022
With so much activity that has occurred in the pulp and paper industry over the last quarter, it’s difficult to keep up with some of the major developments that could impact various segments across the industry.
Could Formed Fiber Reshape the P&P Industry?
As the sustainability movement continues to gain traction, there is a clear trend to move further away from unsustainable packaging and utensils, such as plastic and Styrofoam trays, cups and plates.
How the Transition to a Greener Economy Could Impact the P&P Industry
We now live in an era where the world has come to the realization that we cannot keep consuming our natural resources in the way we once did.
Pulp and Paper Industry Spring 2022 Sustainability Roundup
The Pulp and Paper industry continues to gain recognition for its sustainability-related advancements and achievements through new innovations and related initiatives.
Major Moves in the P&P Industry: 1H2022
So far, 2022 has proven to be just as unpredictable and hectic as the previous two years.