Huhtamaki
Revitalising the identity of food & drink packaging experts



Huhtamaki Group is a global leader in consumer and specialty packaging, backed by over a century of innovation and a proud Nordic heritage. With operations in 36 countries and hundreds of sites worldwide, Huhtamaki is shaping the future of sustainable packaging on a global scale. 
At the heart of the company’s mission is smart packaging, designed to serve both customers and consumers while driving sustainability forward. Leveraging expertise in three core technologies, Fiber, Foodservice, and Flexible Packaging, Huhtamaki delivers practical and high-quality solutions for every day needs. 
Following an extensive process of redefining its brand strategy, Huhtamaki saw the opportunity to reimagine its identity. 
The aim: to create a bold, distinctive brand that not only reflects its rapid global growth and innovative mindset, but also positions the company confidently for the future.

Type of work

Identity
Digital

Design and strategy

The rebrand process began with the logo, but it didn’t stop there. Around it, a comprehensive new graphic system was developed to give Huhtamaki the tools to communicate more strategically and memorably. Already a well-known name in the industry, Huhtamaki needed more than recognition, it needed revitalization. The previous logo and brand identity no longer reflected the company’s evolving story or ambitions. The goal was clear: build a bold, cohesive brand that would not only resonate with audiences but also reignite internal pride and stand out confidently among competitors.

The redesign started by letting go of the outdated "three sails" logo, which once symbolized Huhtamaki’s business areas but no longer captured what the brand stood for. In its place came a modern, simplified wordmark, clean, confident, and highly adaptable. A structured sans-serif typeface was chosen to convey clarity and energy, supported by two shades of blue that enhance pronunciation and accessibility on a global scale.

Beyond the logo, a dynamic graphic system was introduced, something the brand had previously lacked. Central to this new visual identity is a bespoke pattern inspired by the natural colors and textures of northern landscapes. This flexible design element can shift, scale, rotate, or morph into gradients, always delivering a fresh visual voice while staying recognizably Huhtamaki. Custom iconography and illustration bring added depth to the system, capturing the essence of the company’s people, values, environmental commitment, and innovative processes. In large-scale applications, they can even become powerful supergraphics, telling the brand’s story visually.

From packaging to the website, marketing materials to environmental graphics, this new identity touches every corner of the Huhtamaki experience, bringing unity, impact, and a renewed sense of purpose.


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