CHICAGO, IL — [October 15, 2026] — APP Group and its exclusive sales channel partner, Charta Global will showcase their expanding portfolio of sustainable paper and paperboard packaging solutions for food, foodservice and consumer goods applications at Pack Expo International 2026, taking place October 18–21 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Visitors can find the team in the West Hall, Materials & Containers Pavilion, Booth W-45076, where APP Group and Charta Global will demonstrate paper and paperboard solutions designed to combine performance, functionality and sustainability across a range of packaging applications.
The booth will feature the Foopak portfolio of paperboard solutions for foodservice packaging, including Foopak Bio Natura, APP’s flagship, recyclable and compostable paperboard solution designed for applications such as cups, boxes, trays and bowls.
Another key highlight of the exhibition will be the unveiling of Enza Shield, APP’s latest barrier-coated, flexible paper innovation for consumer products and direct food-contact packaging. Designed to provide functionality traditionally associated with conventional packaging materials, Enza Shield is heat-sealable, grease and oil resistant, moisture resistant and PFAS-free, offering converters and brands another fiber-based option for demanding packaging applications.
Also on display will be the Sinar Vanda portfolio, featuring an extensive range of high-yield paperboard grades engineered for specific end-use applications, delivering performance, efficiency and value across a variety of packaging needs.
APP will also highlight its latest technology and manufacturing advancements, including the recent launch of its newest paper mill, Indah Kiat-Karawang, further demonstrating the company’s commitment towards innovation, production capabilities and high-performance paper and paperboard solution.
Together, the solutions on display demonstrate APP Group and Charta Global’s fully integrated approach to delivering paper and paperboard products that address evolving customer requirements across food, foodservice, retail and consumer goods markets.
“Our goal is to deliver fiber-based packaging solutions that meet the demands of modern foodservice and consumer packaging,” said Ian Lifshitz, Head of Sustainability & Public Affairs, APP Group. “Sustainability is essential, but packaging also has to perform. Our paperboard solutions are engineered to provide the strength, functionality, printability and versatility brands and converters need, while enabling them to move toward recyclable and compostable fiber-based alternatives to traditional plastic packaging.”
What Visitors Can Explore
At Booth W-45076, attendees can:
- Discover new sustainable packaging innovations, including the new Enza Shield barrier-coated flexible paper.
- Explore recyclable and compostable paperboard solutions for food and foodservice applications.
- See the Foopak portfolio in action, including Foopak Bio Natura for cups, boxes, trays and bowls.
- Explore the Sinar Vanda portfolio and its range of high-yield paperboard solutions for specific end-use applications.
- Connect with APP Group and Charta Global experts to discuss packaging performance requirements, sustainability objectives and application-specific opportunities.
- Learn how an integrated paper and paperboard portfolio can support evolving food, retail and consumer goods packaging needs.
About APP Group
APP Group is one of the world’s leading integrated pulp and paper producers, with a broad portfolio of paper, packaging and tissue products serving customers around the world. Through continued investment in product innovation, responsible sourcing and sustainable business practices, APP Group is working to advance fiber-based solutions across a range of end-use markets.
About Charta Global
Charta Global is the exclusive North American sales channel for APP Group, providing customers throughout North America with access to APP’s broad portfolio of paper, paperboard, packaging and specialty products, supported by local sales, customer service, logistics, commercial and technical expertise.
