Monadnock Expands Fiber-Based Materials for Grocery Retail Monadnock Paper Mills is positioning its Un-Plastic portfolio as a comprehensive fiber-based alternative to plastic, PVC, and styrene materials across grocery retail environments. The portfolio includes eight product lines designed for specific in-store applications, from window signage to loyalty card programs. The product lineup reflects shifting retailer priorities around store design and sustainability. According to FMI—The Food Industry Association's U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2026 report, 54% of grocery shoppers always shop in-store at their primary store, while 69% value an easy shopping experience and want aisles and departments to be easy to find.
Application-Specific Materials The portfolio divides into three functional categories: Signage, displays, and store graphics include Ultrahide PC 100 Blockout Poster for window signs and aisle talkers; ENVIsual Board for point-of-purchase displays and menu boards; Envi Wallgraphics for branded interiors and wayfinding; and Ultraform Backlit Poster for illuminated promotional panels. Shelf and product communication options include Envi Durable Tag, a water-resistant wood-fiber material for produce and floral tags, and Compostable Card for bakery closures and select signage. Loyalty and customer programs feature Envi Card and Renovo, both engineered for gift, loyalty, and membership card applications. "The grocery store is a highly visual, fast-moving environment, and no single substrate can meet every need," said Julie Brannen, Director, Sales & Sustainable Solutions at Monadnock Paper Mills. "Our portfolio gives grocery teams flexible, high-performing sustainable options for different areas of the store, helping them support the customer experience while making more responsible material choices."
Environmental Credentials Monadnock holds an EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating, sources FSC-certified fiber, and manufactures papers using Green-e-certified renewable, wind-powered electricity while operating under a third-party-certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. The company, based in Bennington, New Hampshire, was founded in 1819 and focuses on environmentally responsible performance papers for commercial printing, packaging, and technical applications.
Why It Matters
Retailers investing in physical store experiences face growing shopper expectations for navigation and visual clarity alongside pressure to reduce plastic use. Monadnock's modular portfolio allows grocery teams and their print partners to swap materials application-by-application without redesigning entire signage systems, supporting both operational flexibility and sustainability goals.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
