Fruit juices in sustainable on-the-go packaging

The Dutch company Riedel is now using a new on-the-go packaging from SIG. The combismile carton pack is made from the Signature Full Barrier material, which uses forest-based polymers made from tall oil. The packaging is particularly easy for consumers to handle.

The Dutch company Riedel uses a new on-the-go packaging from SIG. The combismile carton pack is made from the Signature Full Barrier material, which uses forest-based polymers made from tall oil. The packaging is particularly easy for consumers to handle.

The combismile carton pack from SIG is the perfect match for the Riedel juice brands Appelsientje, CoolBest and DubbelDrank - it is easy to open, handle, hold, close and store safely. With its curved, modern shape and easy-grip edges, combismile makes it particularly easy for consumers to drink from the pack. The pack can be can be resealed in a single step using the innovative closure.

Riedel has extensive expertise in the field of carton packaging, which has been continuously developed over time in close co-operation with SIG. The decision in favour of combismile 330ml is a logical next step with which Riedel is expanding its Carton packaging portfolio completed with even more convenience and sustainability.

„Being the first company to offer Dutch consumers on-the-go juices in such convenient and sustainable packaging is an important step for Riedel. We had an independent life cycle assessment study carried out and the results show that combismile from SIG emits 75 per cent less CO2-emissions than our previous PET bottles. With this decision, we are staying true to our roots when it comes to carton packaging and bringing a real innovation to the market with combismile and the Signature Full Barrier packaging material - ideal for busy consumers who are increasingly looking for more sustainable and particularly practical packaging solutions.“

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Julie van Bergen, Marketeer at Riedel

Carton packs with Signature Full Barrier packaging material reduce the CO2-footprint compared to standard packaging This is because fossil-based polymers are being replaced by mass-balanced, forest-based polymers made from tall oil - a by-product of paper production. All three The main raw materials for the packaging material come from certified, responsible sourcesThe raw cardboard is made from wood from FSC-certified forests and other controlled sources, the forest-based polymers are certified via an ISCC PLUS mass balance system and the aluminium layer, which protects against light and oxygen, is certified by ASI (Aluminium Stewardship Initiative). Riedel is already using the packaging material for juices in 1,000 ml and 1,500 ml carton packs.

„Our combismile carton pack is the perfect match for Riedel's famous juice brands Appelsientje, CoolBest and DubbelDrank. The packaging stands out on the shelf, offering consumers unrivalled convenience on the go and sustainability at the same time. SIG and Riedel have been working together for many years and the carton pack is a natural choice for Riedel's strong brand portfolio. Together we will continue to innovate in the Dutch market.“

Sonia Voicu, Marketing Manager BeNeLux & France at SIG

Source:  SIG

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