What began as a collaborative project between ardagh group and a talented group of students at the dutch university of twente has now been adopted by a leading international food manufacturer. Eventually, the productive spirit of cooperation between ardagh group, the university of twente and consultancy dédutch, has enabled emmi, one of europe&rsquos most innovative premium dairy producers, to launch its unique microwaveable fondue bowl. The trail began when ardagh challenged the students on the packaging design course to create a futuristic ready to heat
Premium metal packaging concept for food and seafood. One of their designs was a cheese fondue bowl, which was presented to emmi. In close cooporation with dedutch, a food packaging and engineering consultant, ardagh further developed the concept to meet emmi&rsquos requirements.
Woep möller, chief commercial officer, ardagh group, metal, explains, &ldquo we developed this exclusive microwaveable shaped bowl at our r&d centre in crosmieres, france, with our innovative prototyping and design techniques and utilising our extensive knowledge and experience in lacquering and printing performance&rdquo. &ldquotogether with emmi and the fraunhofer institute in germany,
We tested special food safe lacquers to allow the bowl to be heated either in a microwave or a traditional oven, and to be kept at the right temperature above a candle at the table. We added our patented printed easy peel® aluminium opening solution that gives the consumer an easy and quicker means of opening the bowl.&rdquo the business case for emmi was clear. Marcel zbinden, global category head speciality cheese commented &ldquoconvenience and quick preparation have become a more important trend.
This concept has it all, and it will delight fondue lovers worldwide.The all in one fondü, with a metal bowl and readytoeat cheese fondue made of real swiss cheeses, has simplified the preparation of this popular dish and is a perfect combination for a quick, easy and delicious cheese fondue at any time. &ldquo the product has been launched at upmarket supermarkets in the us, canada and the netherlands.