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Can’t kickstart the morning without coffee? Then today - International Coffee Day ( ) - is your day.

We particularly enjoy our brew with a good read, or while jotting down creative thoughts, and a great paper for both those things is Wheki Book. Its pristine print surface delivers clear print results, excellent readability and a smooth, fine feel. Being high-bulk also ensures it doesn’t feel flimsy.

That’s why it’s so popular in the international book and comic market, and why it makes for fabulous notebooks, like B&F’s own.

And unlike non-recyclable coffee cups, Wheki Book holds top environmental accreditations.

Coffee lovers know that this magic elixir is best enjoyed when it can be savoured, so today, get your favourite cup, bean, and book and relax in honour of Coffee.

Did you spring out of bed and remember to 'spring forward' this morning?

This morning at 2am was officially the time we entered summer timekeeping in Aotearoa, so don't forget to leave for work an hour earlier than you really want to tomorrow morning. We've got long, sunny days ahead to make the most of!

With or without daylight saving, you can rely on the B&F team to be at their posts in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, ready to help you with any paper needs you might have.

When it's time for a new recipe, our digital platforms just don't cut it.

There’s the endless ads to scroll through and sleeping screens to wake with messy fingers. Not to mention the difficulty in ever finding that fabulous recipe ever again...

Maybe that's why hard copy recipe books remain a consistently preferred choice, and are actually a growth area: https://bit.ly/3Uxu4YQ

Book lovers know that the appeal of a hard copy is its "physical presence, ease of use and sense of permanence"; when it comes to cooking, that tactile appeal "reflects the highly tactile activity of cooking."

If you're looking for gifts, a good recipe book will stand the test of time.

And if your dreams include the bestseller list, maybe it's time to get into the kitchen ;)

As New Zealanders we are blessed to have abundant trees, forests and bushland, many of which are unique to Aotearoa. They are worth protecting.

So too are our purposely planted forests, grown for timber and paper pulp, because well managed forests deliver commercial, environmental and social benefit.

This week is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Forest Week, a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of effective, sustainable and responsible forest use and management for our climate, ecosystems and wellbeing, as well as our economies.

FSC oversees and certifies the responsible and sustainable management of forests and the timber taken from them. B&F is proud to be FSC certified and to stock an ever-growing range of FSC certified products.

FSC certification can be found on millions of products around the world, from toilet rolls and coffee cups to food packaging and furniture. This week, you too can show your commitment to sustainable forest management – shop FSC certified.

Ola! Today we're going Around the World to visit our suppliers in Spain, country of origin of our three Eurocalco carbonless copy papers and the Eurotak range of self-adhesive papers.

Spain has long had a love affair with paper and was one of the earliest paper-producing countries in Europe, learning the craft from the Islamic world. As the Renaissance took hold, the demand for books saw the Spanish paper and book making industries grow rapidly.

Today Spain produces millions of tonnes of paper and cardboard each year, and is the fifth biggest paper producer in Europe. Modern Spain's manufacturers centre on packaging, tissue and sanitary papers, and specialty papers, and has a strong focus on sustainable production; in fact, Spain is among the top paper recyclers in Europe.

You will see that commitment to sustainability reflected in both Eurocalco and Eurotak, which are all manufactured in line with key environmental and energy efficiency standards, as well as being certified Elemental Chlorine Free.

Today marks the beginning of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026. This year the challenge is upon us to bring te reo alive in our own towns and cities. Whether you’re interested in taking part in events focussed on promoting Māori language, or want to integrate more te reo into your everyday activities, there are plenty of resources available to help you get started and to keep your knowledge growing.

Check out this website for ideas and resources. Just search your town using its English or te reo name, and discover what events are happening in your area during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. And if there are no events, why not create (and submit) your own?

Chlorine is not just for crystal clear swimming pools; it might also be in your paper.

Unless it is classed 'ECF', that is.

ECF stands for 'Elemental Chlorine Free', and that is definitely an asset.

ECF papers use chlorine dioxide for paper bleaching, helping deliver the whiteness we all love. It is a better choice than papers bleached using chlorine gas, which creates more dangerous dioxins and toxic pollutants.

You can find icons identifying ECF papers on all relevant B&F spec sheets and there are Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) options available too. If you have any doubts or questions, just talk to your friendly B&F rep.

Happy Father's Day to the dad-jokesters, sidelines coaches, embarrassing dancers and on-call drivers.

Today let's take a moment to acknowledge how much our dads, stepdads, grandads and father figures have helped shape our lives, so don't forget to say ‘Thanks, Dad’ to the Big Cheeses for all the little things they do.

Congratulations to our Wheki Book manufacturer, Holmen!

The Holmen Mill has again been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing the company among the top 1% worldwide across multiple sustainability measures including environmental impact; labour and human rights; ethics; and sustainable procurement.

Holmen papers like Wheki Book offer you both a high-quality product, and top environmental accreditations.

Both printers and readers of books, comics and magazines love Wheki Book because its high-bulk pages feel thick and substantial, yet remain smooth, pristine and tactile.

B&F stock Wheki Book in 70 and 80gsm weights and various pre-cut sizes, or cut to your specifications.

To learn more about this enviro-friendly best-seller, get in touch via your B&F rep.

Audited and FSC® compliant. ✅

We’re proud to say that we just completed our annual FSC® audit at all three of our branches (Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland) and have officially passed, confirming we meet the standards of a FSC-certified facility.

FSC® stands for the Forest Stewardship Council® , which is an independent, non-governmental, international not-for-profit organisation. It was established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests and to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.

Achieving and maintaining FSC® certification is a significant compliance and integrity endorsement throughout the international print, paper and packaging industry.

As a wholesale paper supplier that is dedicated to the promotion of sustainable practice and products, B&F has committed to ensuring that we stock a wide range of FSC-certified products.

For certification purposes, our processes, systems and documentation must be capable of demonstrating the Chain of Custody process of an FSC certified product throughout the supply chain (e.g., from FSC certified plantations and mills to the wholesaler (us).

New FSC® Certification is issued every three years, but annual audits ensure that those standards and processes are maintained in the intervening years.

You can find FSC® logos on all good paper-based products, so look out for it on your notepads and coffee cups today.