Billerud has initiated a long-term collaboration with Berghs School of Communication in Stockholm. The purpose is both to contribute knowledge about packaging development based on renewable materials, as well as to be inspired by outstanding students, who will probably influence the packaging of the future.In October, some 50 students in graphic design, production and project management participated in the first Sustainable Packaging Innovation & Communication Event 2010 (SPICE 10). The challenge was to develop a brand new packaging concept for Leaf, one of Europe's leading confectionery and chewing gum manufacturers. Within the framework of the assignment, students named, packaged and marketed a new type of chewing gum to a defined young, urban, trend-conscious target group. Delivery included both commercials and prototypes."Getting some of Europe's best students in design and communication to work closely with packaging as a marketing weapon is extremely interesting," says Jon Haag, CEO of Nine Total Packaging Partner. Nine TPP is a joint venture owned by Billerud together with design ompany No Picnic. Nine TPP challenges standard solutions and drives innovative packaging development.The winners behind the package Chewho - grtaphic design students Johan Bergman, Livia Petré, Sofie Stavtorp, Linda Brockman, and Sofia Grefbäck - was awarded the SPICE Scholarship, consisting of a weekend trip to one of Europe's most exciting design cities. Jury members included representatives from Billerud, Leaf and Berghs.