{"id":138641,"date":"2025-10-29T16:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/?p=138641"},"modified":"2025-10-29T17:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:07:28","slug":"packaging-made-in-raspopeni-a-family-business-reaches-international-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/en\/packaging-made-in-raspopeni-a-family-business-reaches-international-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Packaging made in R\u0103spopeni: a family business reaches international markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>In the village of R\u0103spopeni, in \u0218old\u0103ne\u0219ti district, a small family business with vision and passion is proving how creativity, perseverance, and European support can turn a simple idea into a recognised brand that reaches far beyond Moldova\u2019s borders. This is the story of C\u0103t\u0103lina Ioncu, the founder of a company that produces bespoke cardboard packaging for patisseries, confectioners, and small-scale dessert makers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all began in 2022, when C\u0103t\u0103lina established a limited liability company (SRL) focused initially on creating handcrafted decorations from plywood, acrylic glass, and wood. However, responding to the growing needs of her customers and current market trends, she quickly pivoted towards a new product line: cardboard boxes for confectionery packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7355_resized-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7355_resized-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7355_resized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7355_resized-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7355_resized-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7355_resized-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe create customised boxes for cakes and pastries. The most popular are for Bento cakes \u2013 especially 17&#215;17 and 15&#215;15 boxes. We also have special designs for macarons. If a client has a specific request, we can produce a new cutting die and a unique box model,\u201d\u00a0C\u0103t\u0103lina explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep up with rising demand and streamline production, she applied for support through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EU4MoldovaComunitatiLocale\/?locale=ro_RO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EU4Moldova: Local Communities<\/a>&nbsp;programme, funded under the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu4business.md\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EU4Business initiative<\/a>&nbsp;of the European Union and implemented through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gal3coline.md\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local Action Group (LAG) \u201cTrei Coline\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the non-reimbursable financial support, C\u0103t\u0103lina was able to purchase a high-performance cardboard cutting machine. This investment significantly boosted her production capacity and allowed her to diversify her product range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith the help of the project, we bought a machine for cutting cardboard boxes. Now we can produce a wider variety of sizes and designs, much more efficiently. It was a big step forward for us,\u201d\u00a0the entrepreneur says. The quality of her products and her reliable customer service have attracted not only local clients but also international ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"138632\" src=\"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7285_resized-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7285_resized-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7285_resized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7285_resized-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7285_resized-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7285_resized-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"138635\" src=\"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7336_resized-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7336_resized-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7336_resized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7336_resized-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7336_resized-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0C2A7336_resized-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Customer communication plays a vital role in the business. For those who struggle with assembling the boxes, C\u0103t\u0103lina provides support through video tutorials and illustrated guides.\u00a0\u201cWe make sure every client knows how to assemble the box properly \u2013 it\u2019s a small gesture, but it makes a big difference,\u201d\u00a0she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, her ambitions continue to grow. C\u0103t\u0103lina plans to purchase a machine to personalise the packaging and hopes to apply for more EU-funded grants to scale the business further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe support from the European Union allows us to dream bigger. We want to stay here, in Moldova, and build something lasting, beautiful, and practical. I encourage every aspiring entrepreneur to be brave and apply. It really does make a difference,\u201d\u00a0she concludes with optimism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C\u0103t\u0103lina\u2019s business stands as clear proof that when passion meets perseverance and the right kind of support, great things can be built \u2013 even in the smallest of villages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the village of R\u0103spopeni, in \u0218old\u0103ne\u0219ti district, a small family business with vision and passion is proving how creativity, perseverance, and European support can turn a simple idea into a recognised brand that reaches far beyond Moldova\u2019s borders. 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