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Smurfit Kappa becomes vegan certified packaging company

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The Vegan Society has been helping individuals identify plant based products since 1990, and now Smurfit Kappa has become vegan certified. The company obtaining the Vegan Society trademark also marks the milestone of 60,000 products registered with the scheme.


No other packaging companies are registered with the Vegan trademark and it has been made possible for Smurfit Kappa thanks to the Markham Vale site in the United Kingdom. Here, vegan certified packaging products are produced using corrugated solutions, which are both vegan and environmentally friendly.



All products with the Vegan trademark are produced using paper, glue, starch and inks which are all sourced from eco conscious suppliers and free from animal products. Smurfit Kappa supplies a wide range of vegan approved packaging options, which are suitable for many products including fashion, cosmetics, food, drinks and more.


Many businesses are working hard to produce products which are vegan certified by The Vegan Society, but then packaging them in boxes and bags which don’t follow the same guidelines. Now, Smurfit Kappa can offer the opportunity to have vegan certified packaging to match vegan certified products.


The Vegan Society recently conducted research revealing that 97% of vegans and vegetarians will look for vegan verification on food and drink products before making a purchase. What is more, a survey completed in 2021 confirmed that the Vegan trademark from The Vegan Society is the most trusted and recognised labelling scheme for plant based goods.


Senior business development manager at Smurfit Kappa Markham Vale, Mark Robinson, said: ‘We pride ourselves on providing innovative and sustainable packaging. We are thrilled to be the first packaging company to be recognised as Vegan Society Certified. This accreditation will give reassurances to customers with a preference for vegan products that all components of our finished products are cruelty free and not from animal origin.’



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