Development of a pulp-molded box using a byproduct of beer production
Published: September 2026

Collaboration Outcomes
Kirin Holdings and FANCL jointly developed a pulp-molded box for the “FANCL Skin-care Set,” using a byproduct generated during beer production.
The packaging won a WorldStar Award in the Gift Packaging category at the WorldStar Awards 2025, organized by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO).*
*The packaging was recognized for its environmental considerations, using a byproduct generated during beer production to reduce waste and move away from plastic.

(This English version is based on the original Japanese Alliance Case Study prepared in FY2024.)