Fiber Box in FischMagazin
Industry press reports on transport box made from renewable raw materials for fish logistics
In its 2/2026 issue, FischMagazin devotes a multi-page report to the PAPACKS® Fiber Box.
The focus: the joint appearance of TransGourmet Seafood and PAPACKS at fish international in Bremen and the question of how the fish industry will reorganize its packaging logistics in the long term.
Read the article in Fischmagazin directly here:
Fish logistics is on the brink of change - and the industry press is taking notice.
In its 2/2026 issue, FischMagazin reports in detail on the Fiber Box, which PAPACKS® presented together with TransGourmet Seafood at fish international in Bremen.
In the report, the editorial team sheds light on the material of the Fiber Box - made from fresh wood fibers and industrial hemp using the fiber casting process - its nestable design, which saves considerable storage space, and how it fits into the current regulatory context.
Food conformity in accordance with EU Regulation 1935/2004 and the awards - WorldStar Award 2026 and German Packaging Award 2025 - are also mentioned in the article.
About TransGourmet Seafood
TransGourmet Seafood, based in Bremerhaven, is one of the leading suppliers of fresh fish and seafood for the food service industry and bulk consumers in Germany. The company is part of the TransGourmet Group.
About PAPACKS®
PAPACKS® from Cologne is one of the leading innovation drivers for molded fiber packaging in Europe. The technology and materials research company develops and produces solutions from virgin fibers and industrial hemp for the food and non-food sectors. PAPACKS operates production facilities in Germany and the Netherlands and is expanding at other locations with license partners in Europe, the USA and Australia.
PAPACKS Fiber Box Wins WorldStar Award: Special Prize and Three Categories
PAPACKS won four awards at the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2026 with its Fiber Box: the „Special Award for Packaging That Saves Food“ and the categories „Food,“ „Packaging Materials and Components,“ and „Transit.“.
Dieline Awards 2026: PAPACKS Fiber Box Wins Two Categories
PAPACKS received two awards at the Dieline Awards 2026. The Fiber Box, a fiber-based transport packaging for seafood under refrigerated logistics, won first place in the „Plastic Free“ category and third place in the „Food“ category. The first user of the solution in operational use is Transgourmet Seafood.
Joint appearance with TransGourmet Seafood at Fish International
TransGourmet Seafood will be using the PAPACKS® Fiber Box as transport packaging for fish and chilled products from 2026. The two companies made a joint appearance at fish international 2026 (February 22-24, Messe Bremen) to present the cast fiber packaging, which has been tested in real-life operation, to the fish industry.