We use alternative materials

We use alternative materials

From recyclates to bio- and agro-based materials

We’ve been using scrap from our own production for a long time. This is an obvious step, because it’s easy. But using recycled materials recovered from consumer refuse isn’t quite so straightforward. Demand for this material is high, which often makes it difficult to obtain. Moreover, the quality of this recycled material still varies. 

At the same time, it’s subject to strict legal requirements – especially when it comes to packaging for food. Hardly any materials are approved for this purpose at present. In Europe, we follow the assessments of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). This organization determines which materials are suitable for producing food packaging. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carries out this role in the US.

In other words, there are still a lot of challenges that need to be overcome. But we say, challenge accepted! Right now, we’re working on the following material streams:

Material streams

Among plastics, r-PET is currently the only postconsumer recycled material that can be mechanically recycled and has also received a positive EFSA opinion (with the exception of some small, specific material loops). As a result, this material can be used in direct contact with foods. Mechanical recycling of r-PET has already been successfully practiced for many years. In the coming years, we expect other PET packaging solutions aside from PET bottles to become recyclable (e.g., fruit containers, cups, trays).

Greiner Packaging products: 
  • Bottles 
  • Lids
  • Trays
  • Blister packaging
  • Cups
Availability: 
  • Non-food products: available
  • Food products: available
r-HDPE has an FDA recycle number but has not received a positive opinion from the EFSA (with a few specific exceptions).
Mechanical recycling of r-PE is already possible, and the material can currently be used for packaging containing items such as certain cosmetic products. Chemical recycling is expected to become a more viable option in the coming years.

Greiner Packaging products: 
  • Shampoo bottles
  • Packaging for cleaning products
Availability:  
  • Non-food products: readily available (with quality constraints)
  • Food products: very limited availability
A positive EFSA opinion has not yet been granted for mechanically recycled r-PP, meaning that this option is not yet suitable for food contact. However, mechanically recycled PP could currently be used for food products as long as a functional barrier is used. Initial quantities of chemically recycled r-PP are pointing the way for the future, although industrial quantities are not expected to be available until a few years’ time.

Availability: 
  • Non-food products: readily available (with certain quality constraints – e.g., concerning coloring)
  • Food products: r-PP that has been chemically recycled (via pyrolysis) is already available in small quantities, backed by a positive EFSA opinion
After positive challenge tests, a dossier has already been written for an EFSA opinion on mechanically recycled PS. However, unless a positive EFSA statement is issued, mechanically recycled PS can only be used for food contact applications under certain conditions. Still, initial tests with 100 percent postconsumer recycled material have been highly promising. Small quantities of chemically recycled PS should be available in 2021.

Greiner Packaging products: 
  • Technical components
  • Blister packs
Availability: 
  • Non-food products: readily available (with quality constraints)
  • Food products: biocircular PS from organic waste is already available for specialty applications (mass balance).
Fossil-based plastics are made from oil. Non-fossil-based plastics can come from a wide range of sources. These include biomass, organic refuse, cellulose, starch, sugar cane, etc. The raw material base is broken down according to its generation: 
  • First-generation raw material: Primary fruit from the production process, such as kernels of corn. Dedicated acreage is required for this purpose.
  • Second-generation raw material: Secondary fruit from the production process, such as leaves and stems, which are considered waste. This doesn’t require dedicated acreage. 
  • Third-generation raw material: Organic waste and production waste. Dedicated acreage isn’t required.
Non-fossil plastics can be divided into different categories, such as vegetarian, vegan, and halal, and can be compostable – although they do not necessarily have to be. There are also biocircular plastics, which are recyclable, depending primarily on the availability of a recycling stream.

Availability: 
  • Biocircular PP, PS, and PE are already available, mainly but not exclusively based on the mass balance approach with food-grade approval.
  • PET with 30 percent biocircular content is available, containing sugarcane from Taiwan.
Fair plastic is based on the idea of removing washed-up plastic waste from the coastal regions of the world while securing reliable material streams. The principle is simple and socially responsible. Organizations such as Plastic Bank® initiate and coordinate the collection, sorting, and processing of plastic waste locally, before transporting it to be converted into new plastic products by producers like Greiner Packaging. This raises awareness of the value of plastic, guarantees local collectors a regular income, and helps make it possible to produce sustainable packaging with an improved carbon footprint.

Availability:
A range of different recycled materials made from fair plastic is already available. This includes food-grade r-PET, r-PP, and r-HDPE for nonfood packaging to contain cleaning products, household chemicals, and so on.

Mass balance & Certifications

As with materials from nonfossil sources, chemically recycled materials are currently used in accordance with the mass balance approach. As plastic packaging producers, we purchase a certificate for a material stream, which ensures we contribute toward the use of chemically recycled or renewable materials.
An initial group of Greiner Packaging locations have already been ISCC PLUS certified, allowing them to print the ISCC PLUS logo on the relevant packaging when processing chemically recycled and biocircular materials. ISCC PLUS certification ensures that chemically recycled and biocircular-based materials are used and that this can be documented.

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Swiss company Eisberg AG turns to an all-in-one, to-go solution for the convenience market, delivered by Greiner Packaging.

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Greiner donates visor proceeds to child cancer charity

The donations collected during the distribution of protective visors will now be donated to the OÖ. Kinder-Krebs-Hilfe.

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Six key factors – one goal

Improving the circular economy for plastics in the Austrian market and beyond

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Greiner Packaging Odžaci receives national award for health and safety in the workplace

Our Serbian location ranks second in category for companies with fewer than 250 employees.

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Boosting a circular economy

By adopting its strategy for a sustainable circular economy, Greiner Packaging is working to help deliver a more livable future.

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Helping to fight COVID-19

Customized disinfectant bottles guarantee best hand hygiene.

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Greiner Packaging partners with SABIC to create first bouillon packaging made from circular polymer for Unilever

The tubs and lids are made from 100 percent PP from postconsumer plastic material.

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Greiner Packaging joins #ForumRezyklat

The agile alliance, founded in 2018 by German-based retailer dm-drogerie markt, works to advance the circular economy and, in turn, resource-efficient packaging.

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Crystal clear quality improvements

The Menicase guarantees optimal storage of hard contact lenses.

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Greiner Packaging joins international Alliance to End Plastic Waste

Together we will proactively tackle the problem of plastic waste.

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SalzburgMilch offers a reusable option to single-use plastic lids

New reusable lids are dishwasher safe and can be used again and again.

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Unique squeezing sensation

The new sauce bottle idea developed by DesPro with an integrated concertina section puts the fun factor front and center.

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Greiner Packaging adopts Microsoft HoloLens technology

MS HoloLens allows international technicians to provide virtual support around the globe while simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint.

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Henkel and Greiner Packaging win Green Packaging Award 2020

The innovative and sustainable packaging solution for Persil 4in1 Discs was awarded in the Eco-Friendly Company Philosophy category.

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Online now: Our Product Finder

Our new online tool takes existing and prospective customers to their desired packaging solution in just a few clicks. It’s worth checking out!

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Greiner Packaging extends its range of recycling materials

Currently, packaging made of r-PS, r-PP and r-PET is already being produced. High temperature stable r-PET should complete the range of materials in the future.

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HolyGrail 2.0: Making sorting easier with digital watermarks

Greiner Packaging is promoting the use of digital watermarks as a proud partner of a European Brands Associatio initiative.

 
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Greiner Packaging wins OBAL ROKU Award 2020

Greiner Packaging’s K3® r-PET/r-PAP packaging made from 70 percent recycled material supports the trend toward sustainability

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Greiner Packaging making use of MES CAT

Reliable data as essential basis for Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory

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Blue Plan: The new Greiner sustainability strategy

Having adopted Blue Plan, Greiner is working company-wide to help deliver a global strategy for a better environment.

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Nomadic Dairy goes its own way with Greiner Packaging’s K3® solution

The use of K3® delivers part of an overall reduction of 240 tonnes of plastic a year. The reverse of the wrap communicates sustainability credentials.

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CFO Barbara Desl is a trailblazing woman

Initiative "MUTmacherinnen" gives a platform to successful women.

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Kabuto chooses 100% recyclable packaging with a hidden eco-warrior

The hidden eco-warrior featured on the K3® cups helps Kabuto Noodles to actively start conversations around recycling in a fun, engaging way.

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Greiner Packaging UK gains Diversity Mark Bronze Award

Greiner Packaging UK receives award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

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Stabilo: New multipurpose packaging solution for pens

New reusable packaging design for Stabilo pens

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33% material savings with light-weight r-PET K3®

Greiner Packaging presents thermoformed K3® solution that contains recycled PET and saves material.

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Greiner Packaging performs initial tests with K3® cups made from 100% r-PS

There is practically no more sustainable way. K3® yogurt cups with 100% mechanically recycled plastic and 100% recycled cardboard are already possible.

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Green packaging – it’s not just a trend, it’s a must.

Stephan Laske, R&D Director at Greiner Packaging, about Green Packaging. Sustainable packaging – not only a trend, but a must.

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Design for Recycling: New guideline gives clarity

The guideline created by us reveals which packaging characteristics are advantageous for the recycling process.

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We are partnering with Plastic Bank to open plastic collection centers

We are aware of our responsibility to nature and society. The cooperation with Plastic Bank constitutes another step on our path towards a circular economy.

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Salads to go – convenient and sustainable. Is that possible?

Healthy, handy, and sustainable. The right packaging makes salad products real all-rounders!

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An innovative design for noodle snacks

Noodles are always an option. The delicious instant pasta dish from Nissin is prepared directly in its packaging.

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Healthy salads in attractive, convenient, and sustainable packaging

Products that are made with love deserve packaging that underlines this homemade character - ideally suited: the DesPro packaging in preserving jar look.

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Greiner Packaging exploring enzymatic recycling

Greiner Packaging and 13 other companies are participating in the EU-funded project ENZYCLE.

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Henkel bottle with 50% recycled content

Closing the recycling loop: Greiner Packaging produces sustainable cardboard-plastic packaging containing 50% postconsumer recycled HDPE.

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How personal decisions impact CO2 emissions

Each of us is responsible for substantial CO2 emissions. Almost 24/7. Using the example of Felix, an average European, we examine emissions that lie behind our decisions.

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Sterile packaging solution

Thanks to UV radiation, the packaging is practically sterile and therefore has a particularly long shelf life – for an even longer cheese enjoyment experience.

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Eco-friendly packaging solutions using green technologies

Thanks to international funding, a special project to increase the sustainability of our products can be launched at our site in Romania.

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Innovation in times of Corona

The first Greiner Packaging Sustainability Hackathon took place from 27 to 28 May 2020

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Convenient and sustainable at the same time

Greiner Packaging produces reusable lids and thus offers consumers a sustainable alternative to plastic lids.

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Stop Food Waste Day

Stop Food Waste. We at Greiner Packaging also make a contribution against food waste with our packaging solutions.

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Greiner Packaging joins Circular Plastics Alliance

Greiner Packaging becomes a member of the Circular Plastics Alliance and is thus supporting a functioning circular economy.

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K3® packaging for Henkel now contains 50% postconsumer recycled PP

Greiner Packaging and Henkel are closing the recycling loop. Sustainable cardboard-plastic packaging now includes a significant proportion of recycled material.

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Greiner Packaging reacts extensively to the Corona crisis

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Greiner Packaging becomes a member of Styrenics Circular Solutions

In order to promote a closed loop for polystyrene (PS), Greiner Packaging has joined Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS).

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Chemical recycling

Greiner Packaging and Trinseo further promote the use of recycled polystyrene (r-PS) for packaging.

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Greiner Packaging one of the most energy-efficient companies in Austria

Sustainability means more than just materials and recycling. Greiner Packaging also scores points for energy efficiency and received an award for it. 

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New alternatives: agro-based and bio-based materials

We are constantly searching for new, sustainable materials for the future. This is the most recent overview of bio-based and degradable plastics.

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Recycling materials – an overview

Besides bio-based materials, recycling materials will also play an important role in the future. Learn more about the materials r-PET, r-HPDE and r-PP.

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Sustainable procurement

The issue of sustainability has also reached the purchasing department. Greiner Packaging is now partner of EcoVadis.

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Innovative, part-grass packaging

How can the cardboard wrap of the K3® cup be made even more sustainable? Greiner Packaging produces a K3® with grass paper for Bauer. 

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Sauce bottles with a touch of fantasy

Ketchup is one of the products with special demands when it comes to packaging. The MBT barrier bottle meets these requirements. 

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Greiner Packaging creates packaging solution containing r-PET

Sustainability is important to all of us. The newest Jütro sauce bottles, therefore, now contain 30% recycled material.

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New, innovative tear-off solution for cardboard-plastic packaging

The needs of the end consumer are particularly important in development. This is also the case with our new K3® tear tab, which is now even more intuitive. 

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Klimaaktiv: goals achieved

We have managed to reduce our greenhouse gases, increase energy efficiency and use renewable energy sources.

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A sustainable packaging solution for baby formula

The K3®-F packaging from our design and prototyping agency DesPro is both visually impressive and good for the environment.

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Gold Medal for Sustainable Actions

The efforts of the last years have paid off. EcoVadis awards Greiner Packaging with gold. 

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Guest Commentary from PACKAGING Austria

Our R&D Director, Stephan Laske, has a clear vision on recycling. High recyclability yes, but not at any (CO2) price.

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Henkel partners with Greiner Packaging to release recyclable black plastic packaging...

...and Greiner Packaging is on board as partner. This is how we create the future of packaging!

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Support for New Plastics Economy initiative extended

We are at the forefront in the fight for a future worth living. Greiner Packaging is supporting the New Plastics Economy Initiative for at least another three years.

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Shaping change: Greiner publishes its first sustainability report

Transparency is the first step towards sustainability. Details of our commitment and our goals up to 2030.

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Plastic planet

Together in the fight against environmental pollution we focus on innovative approaches for a sustainable future. 

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Innovation Day 2019

The exchange with our customers and partners is essential for a functioning circular economy. We therefore hosted the Innovation Day again in 2019. 

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Vegan bites

“Open, dip, and tuck in!” is the motto of the new vegini products made by Austrian company VeggieMeat, and which recently hit the shelves in their home country.

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Innovative detergent packaging solution

Our K3® solutions are not only available for food but also as detergent packaging. Greiner Packaging receives the Henkel "Sustainability Award" for the K3-F®.

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Sustainable and attractive

Packaging must also be reconsidered again and again. This was the case with our butter packaging for Ornua, which we have now been able to implement in a K3 version.  

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Refreshment with an eye-catching design

The aim of many packaging is to immediately catch the customer's eye. Our Ayran cup with special decoration for Bauer achieves exactly that. 

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Raising perfect eyebrow

Injection molded packaging for Serbian beauty company PhiAcademy

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Creating a healthy spa experience at home

Design is one of the most important factors when it comes to packaging development, as in this project with Tetesept and Merz Consumer Care GmbH.

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The right design is essential

Some foods like nuts need extra protection. This packaging solution offers protection by means of an EVOH barrier layer.

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Breakfast to go

The "convenience" trend has also reached children's products. Even our little ones want to consume flexibly "on-the-go". 

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Spreading enjoyment around the world

It is no secret that Greiner Packaging is very successful in Europe. This success has now been extended to India, Brazil and Mexico. 

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Small bottles with a big impact

Even the smallest products have special requirements when it comes to protection and design, as can be seen from this bottle-closure combination.
 

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A bounty of awards for Greiner Packaging

We are always working on new product developments and innovations. This was honored with 5 rewards in 2018. 

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Austrian award for Smart Packaging 2018: Greiner Packaging Receives Special Award for Innovation

Our effort in innovation was also seen by the Austrian Ministry of Digitalization, Sustainability and Tourism who awarded us with the Special price for innovation. 

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PACKSTAR 2018: Greiner Packaging wins Czech-Slovak packaging prize

Winning a prize is always an honour. In this case the end consumer had a say in the decision, which makes us particularly happy. 

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From raw to recycled material

Plastic is so much more than just waste that ends up in the oceans. We need to rethink the way we treat this valuable material. 

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DesPro – Packaging Design by Greiner Packaging

We are proud of our in-house creative heads who contribute to the success of the company with their valuable ideas. 

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Greiner Packaging honored twice at the Turkish Packaging Awards

Our packaging solutions inspire the whole world - including the Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association.

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Cup design from Greiner Packaging receives the German Packaging Prize for 2018

As is well known, first impressions count the most. Our Ayran cup, which immediately catches the eye due to its special refinement, therefore won a prize. 

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UK Plastics Pact signed

For Greiner Packaging, sustainability is a serious topic - that's why we are a proud member of the UK Plastics Pact. 

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Attracting attention with recipes

Communicating with the end consumer through the packaging is becoming increasingly important. This is also true for Danone, where recipes are printed directly onto the packaging. 

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Sweet and sour supplier award

Once again we were able to convince a customer with our innovative product development and were thus also awarded. 

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K3®-F: Cardboard-plastic packaging conquers new markets

Can packaging lead to a reduction in stock levels? The K3-F® system has successfully achieved this.

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The best flavor in two chambers

Sometimes we need a little extra. Our two-chamber cup invites you to enjoy cereals, cookies or chocolate lentils with your yoghurt.  

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Traditional treats in innovative packaging

Sweets are always and everywhere well received. Especially popular in Turkey, where Yesilsoy has chosen an innovative K3® packaging for its sweet snacks. 

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Natural ingredients in sustainable packaging

This packaging solution for Abbot Kinney's vegan yoghurts shows that our K3 makes an important contribution to sustainability. 

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A practical premium solution

For the Romanian brand Manor, Greiner Packaging has developed a recyclable plastic milk bottle which promises easy handling. 

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Criss Cross

Our in-house design department DesPro proves its creative skills also with this 3-chamber cup and inspires our customers. 

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Attention-grabbing decoration

Some products require real size. One such product is the 10.7-liter detergent package from Henkel for the Russian market.

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Premium Packaging for Premium Ketchup

A high-quality alternative to glass that guarantees a long durability? May we introduce: our MBT Kavoblow bottle. 

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Color expert meets packaging expert

Anyone who thinks that Greiner Packaging is only a yoghurt cup specialist is mistaken as this bottle for Schwarzkopf shows.

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It’s all in the shape

The "on-the-go" trend is a significant one and also requires new and innovative packaging. Just like our Mozarella Wrap tub.

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Rethinking packaging design

An outlook on the trends we deal with and the influence on the future of packaging.

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Trend: Globalization

There is no way around major trends such as globalization. We look forward to shaping the future together with our customers.

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Trend: Health care

What does packaging have to do with population development, wellness and nutrition? A brief overview of the healthcare trend.  

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Trend: Barriers

A longer shelf life leads to less food waste and thus contributes to sustainability. Barrier layers can achieve exactly this. 

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Meat snacks for in-between meals

Just as we like to eat yoghurt with muesli, we also like spicy snacks with sauces or toppings. Our cup enables this on-the-go pleasure.

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Healthy snack

With the fitness trend, the demand for protein-containing products such as Cottage Cheese is also growing. Now also available on-the-go. 

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Sweet temptation

How can yoghurt, fruit sauce and topping be packaged as one product? Greiner Packaging has the perfect packaging solution. 

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Reliability in the MENA region

Our location in Istanbul opens up new opportunities for us. One of them is a new customer from Jordan and Palestine.

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A little more, please…?

Just as varied as our customers are the sizes of our packaging. Mayonnaise from Efko is now available from 1 litre to 10.7 litres.

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An (even better) handle on everything

In the design of packaging, we always focus on the needs of the end consumer. As this project of the milk bottle shows. 

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Small consumers, big demands

The protection of our youngest is particularly important. That is why we produce without bisphenol A and use Tritan in this children's drinking bottle instead.  

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Traditional meets modern

It is important to us that the packaging always matches the product. We are especially proud of the Ayran cup which stands out in design. 

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Better than ever

Custard and yogurt in one? After 10 years the popular dessert from Yoplait is back in the shops in our K3® cup. 

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Creamy vegetable yogurt

While vegetable yoghurt is not at all popular in some countries, it is very popular in Turkey. 

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Made in Austria

What was once "made in China" is now "made in Austria". One of the most popular drinking bottles now comes entirely from Austria. 

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Plastic instead of glass

Glass vs. plastic. For SPAK we were able to win the "battle" and replace the glass sauce bottle with a high-quality plastic bottle. 

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Handy snack

Protein products are booming together with the fitness trend. If you pay attention to healthy nutrition, this product from Nestlé in a Greiner Packaging cup is just right for you.

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Winter special edition

It has been proven that marketing through products is particularly effective. With its special edition iced coffee, Emmi shows how it's done. 

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Pure plant-based refreshment

Conscious and healthy nutrition is a big trend. For Greiner Packaging, this is an opportunity that we also see with vegetable products.

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Delightful holiday memories

Who does not like to have a piece of holiday at home? The Greek yoghurt from Berglandmilch makes the leap to Greece, even if only in taste.

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Made easy to open

Our in-house design agency DesPro has made it its goal to finally be able to open blisters more easily.

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New look for professional styling

KC Professional was convinced by our reliability and the proximity of our production sites.

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Double the decorating fun

If not only the product but also the packaging itself is a source of delight, then it can only come from Greiner Packaging. 

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Icy delights

Ice cream is always a good idea. Especially when there is something for every taste. Greiner Packaging's 1.5 litre packaging holds 4 different types of ice cream. 

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Creamy temptation

For the sweet temptation in between, pudding is now also available in combination with fruit sauces. Our Top-Cup allows an individual portioning.

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Dispensing with ease

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Practical handling

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Poland in a bottle

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Attractive complete solution

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Spicy pleasures

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Vegan dipping pleasure

Whether as a spread or deep-fried ball - chickpeas taste delicious in any form. And they are healthy.

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Packaging creates an appetite for more

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Practical design in the shape of a fish

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Comfortable through the cold season

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Ready for the busy day

If you want to start the day with plenty of energy and a lot of indulgence, you'll be happy to reach for the sustainably packaged cereal products from Weetabix.

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Snack in between

Whether in Germany, Hungary or the USA - sausages are popular everywhere. Also in mini-format as a snack for in between.

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I love my soup

Easily digestible, low-calorie, exotic and optimally packaged - soups from Theodor Kattus GmbH are convincing all along the line.

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Yeo Valley Organic removes single-use lids

Yeo Valley Organic uses Greiner Packaging’s perfectly recyclable K3® cardboard-plastic cups, and removes single-use lids to save 145 tonnes of plastic a year.

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