SÜDPACK is revolutionizing cheese packaging by introducing recyclable mono-material structures made from polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE). These advanced materials match the performance of traditional composite films by offering excellent product protection, extended shelf life, and long-lasting freshness. In everyday production, they excel with outstanding machinability, ensuring high reliability in both processing and packaging.
Unlike conventional multi-layer films, SÜDPACK’s mono-material solutions seamlessly integrate into existing recycling streams. Their use of polyolefins—PP and PE—also significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, making them a far greener alternative. Switching to lightweight flowpacks instead of heavier formats like thermoformed packaging further amplifies their sustainability impact.
Pure-Line Solutions for Cheese Blocks and Shredded Cheese
SÜDPACK will spotlight its innovative Pure-Line product family at the upcoming trade show, focusing on PE-based pouches and flowpacks tailored for dairy products. These single-material solutions for stand-up pouches are designed for seamless compatibility with existing machines and conventional zippers.
“Our PE-based stand-up pouches for shredded cheese run smoothly on standard machines and integrate effortlessly with regular zippers,” said Carlo Remmele, Chief Executive of SÜDPACK’s USA Division.
A Recyclable Alternative for Sliced Cheese
SÜDPACK is also introducing a recyclable rigid film concept based on polypropylene for thermoformed packaging of sliced cheese. The perfectly paired top and bottom webs ensure outstanding sealing performance, barrier properties, and food safety.
Thanks to the Multipeel top web, the packaging is easy to open and reseal, keeping cheese fresher for longer and delivering flavor in every slice.
Sustainable Cheese Ripening with PurePE Tubular Bags
SÜDPACK’s Tubular Bag PurePE is redefining cheese ripening packaging. This fully recyclable PE-based alternative to conventional PA/PE structures processes easily on standard full- and semi-automatic machines. It offers excellent puncture resistance, barrier functionality, and material efficiency—while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
“We designed PurePE to meet strict demands for cheese ripening, including essential barrier properties and durability,” Remmele explained.
This innovation has earned major industry recognition, winning the German Packaging Award in 2023 and the WorldStar Award from the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) in 2024.
With these cutting-edge solutions, SÜDPACK is not just meeting the packaging needs of today’s cheese industry—it’s shaping a more sustainable future.
