Interview
Naturalvi: Hello Ludovic. Could you introduce yourself and tell us a bit more about Papival?
Ludovic: Hello, I’m Ludovic Constantin, Head of Purchasing and a member of the management team at Papival SA since 2017. I joined this wonderful organization in 2017, and not a single day since has made me regret it!
Papival SA is a Swiss SME (Valais) founded in 1961, specializing in the distribution of packaging and hygiene products.
Our main markets are Fruit and Vegetable packaging and Industrial packaging.
N: What is your approach to sustainable development and ecological transition?
L: Papival aims to be a player in the ecological transition. We refuse to merely endure the changes and pressures facing our sector but wish to be a driving force in it.
Our ranges of petrochemical materials are, in fact, now all relegated to the background. From now on, compostable, recyclable, and reusable materials are our core business.
N: Why did you choose Naturalvi as your packaging supplier?
L: We are fortunate to be a long-time customer of Naturalvi. The Baumuller family was a pioneer in the production of paper trays, and it was already essential for us at that time to offer this solution to our clients. Against all odds (or rather, against plastic and tariffs), we fought to bring this product to market!
Today, we are proud of this mutual loyalty, with essential products such as these paper trays.
N: How long have you been using Naturalvi’s products? Which Naturalvi products do you use?
L: For more than two decades, we have been distributing Naturalvi’s products, particularly in the field of fruits and vegetables. But since the beginning of this year, we have also been offering NaturBubble, which provides a sought-after solution in industrial packaging and mail order!
N: How would you rate the quality of Naturalvi’s paper packaging?
L: It provides ideal protection for fruits, with notably deeper cavities compared to some other products on the market. This helps avoid impacts between the products, and thus their spoilage. It’s the best of the best!
N: What efforts are you making, as a distributor, to raise awareness among your clients about the importance of choosing environmentally friendly packaging like that offered by Naturalvi?
L: I believe that in our market, we no longer need to raise awareness among our clients. Everyone wants and must use this type of packaging. Our role is to provide solutions like Naturalvi, with quality products, at a price that facilitates this transition.
N: Have you received any specific feedback from your clients regarding Naturalvi’s paper packaging?
L: The two biggest advantages, aside from the material itself, are the preservation of the fruit and the excellent presentation on the shelves. The personalized logo printing (since in Switzerland there are many black trays) is also a real plus for standing out on the stalls.
Moreover, the range of sizes offers a complete range! This allows for a smooth transition to 100% paper packaging for the trays.
N: Finally, what advice would you give to other companies considering switching to more sustainable packaging solutions like those offered by Naturalvi?
L: Go for it with confidence! You will have a serious and reliable partner in Naturalvi, able to support you through this change. And you will see, all feedback will be positive and you will gain positive visibility!
A big thank you once again to Ludovic Constantin and Papival for agreeing to answer our questions! See you soon for the next episode of “Les Emballés”.
The Naturalvi Team.
The Naturalvi team with, on the far left, Maxime CARBON and on the far right, Ludovic CONSTANTIN from PAPIVAL.