SUSTAINABLE AND MINIMALIST PACKAGING Design by Thinking Room


but also reflects a shared commitment to the future of packaging—one that blends practicality, design simplicity and sustainability in equal measure. Founded in 1929, Grand Moulins de


Paris is proud to belong to the 10,000 farmers in north-eastern France who own the VIVESCIA cooperative group. GMP selects the best 100% French breadmaking wheat from its eight mills to produce quality flours and milling mixes for small-scale bakeries, the food industry, and supermarkets in France and abroad. GMP promotes French milling and baking expertise, notably through the iconic Francine brand. Its passion for taste and innovation is also passed on through the Paris Bakery and Patisserie School, which trains almost 450 students (young people and adults) every year. To mark the 60th anniversary of the


iconic Francine brand, Grands Moulins de Paris has launched an extensive 360° communication plan which began in February, including in-store activations, internally with all employees and staff and digital initiatives on social media channels, of the brand and of Grands Moulins de Paris. Additionally, the brand’s three flagship references including the Suprême flour packaged


MOULDED PULP ISN’T JUST


FOR EGGS ANYMORE — IT CAN BE SHAPED INTO ELEGANT


TRAYS OR CLAMSHELLS FOR ARTISAN BREADS, PASTRIES, OR COOKIES WHILE KEEPING THEM CUSHIONED AND PROTECTED


later, still true to its leadership role, the brand was already exploring solutions to limit its environmental impact. From this perspective, GMP chose Sonoco’s GreenCan® solution, which made it possible to limit the environmental impact by promoting circular and responsible use of packaging materials, in line with GMP’s sustainable development commitments. With the Sonoco GreenCan® container, GMP combines robustness, practicality, recyclability, and re-use. GreenCan® is a solution designed as a fully recyclable paper-based, with up to 96% paper content and over 60% recycled materials. Guillaume Sireix, Director of Sonoco


in Sonoco GreenCan® paper container, are available in limited editions, paying homage to the original graphic codes of the Francine brand. Sonoco is supporting the rollout of this limited edition. In the 1980s, Francine was the first


brand to launch a range of flours in rigid containers, with the iconic Farine Suprême, bringing greater convenience to the kitchen. More than four decades


GreenCan Studio, has a deep-rooted connection to the Francine brand. Having worked on the project for over 18 years, he continues the legacy of his father, Georges Sireix, who was instrumental in the development of GreenCan®. Reflecting on this journey, Guillaume shared: “Working on the Francine brand with my father was an incredible journey. His vision for sustainable, high-quality packaging lives on, and I’m proud to continue our partnership with GMP as we celebrate this major milestone.”


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