Graphic Packaging replaces plastic supplement bottles with Boardio canisters

USA – Graphic Packaging International has launched its Boardio paperboard canister for the North American nutraceutical market, partnering with contract packager Combined Technologies to replace rigid plastic tubs and bottles with fibre-based formats.

The canisters are made primarily from paperboard and are compatible with tailored barrier systems designed to protect against oxygen and moisture. 

This protection is essential for products such as vitamins, powders, gummies and capsules, where humidity degrades active ingredients and compromises shelf stability. 

Combined Technologies will offer the format in various sizes and multiple barrier levels, including high-barrier configurations for sensitive formulations requiring extended protection.

360-Degree Print Eliminates Need for Labels

Graphic Packaging highlights the format’s capacity for vibrant, high-quality 360-degree printing, allowing brands to differentiate their products in a retail environment dominated by uniform plastic containers. 

The direct printing capability eliminates the need for separate adhesive labels while freeing up surface area for usage instructions and promotional messaging. 

Combined Technologies president and owner Jerry Thompson said the health and wellness aisle is highly competitive, and brands are seeking packaging that reflects their values and helps them stand out.

Plastic Reduction Exceeds 90 Percent in Some Formats

For specific configurations, the Boardio canister can reduce plastic use by more than 90 percent compared with rigid plastic cans. 

The structure is engineered for straightforward handling, stacking, opening and reclosing, ensuring it performs on existing filling lines. 

Graphic Packaging notes the format maintains a competitive cost profile, with some applications delivering savings compared with traditional plastic tubs or bottles. 

Thompson added that the company’s role is to help customers find packaging that works not just from a sustainability perspective, but also in terms of product protection, cost and retail efficiency.

Co-Packing Partnership Accelerates Commercial Adoption

The partnership leverages Combined Technologies’ 26 years of experience in primary and secondary packaging for the health and wellness sector. 

Operating from a contract packaging plant in Bristol, Indiana, the company supports customers across North America. 

Carlos Carrillo, vice president of global innovation at Graphic Packaging, said the goal is to replace existing packaging with something more circular, functional and convenient. 

He noted that by working with co-packing partners like Combined Technologies, the company makes it easier for brands to bring fibre-based innovation to market without disrupting their supply chains.

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