Mondi has announced a partnership with Paulig to revolutionize coffee packaging with a sustainable mono-material solution. Mondi works closely with the customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals and overcome challenges presented by packaging changes. Paulig has partnered with Mondi to change the company’s coffee packaging and create one of the world’s first mono-material structures suitable for vacuum-packed coffee.
Paulig is an international food and beverage company and has set themselves the ambitious goal of being a sustainable frontrunner in the industry. One of their targets is to reduce its value chain and operations greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and 80% before 2030. Vacuum-packed coffee packaging traditionally relies on multi-layer laminates which include polyamide and an aluminium layer. They provide good product protection, but they are difficult – sometimes impossible – to recycle. Paulig was keen to move to a more sustainable packaging solution for its products and reached out to Mondi.
The challenge is to create an alternative, designed for recycling, that would still deliver the same protective qualities as the multi-material packaging: strong barriers, tightness, functionality to the consumer with easy opening and resealing, but without the materials such as aluminium. The project began in spring of this year and by bringing together the knowledge of Mondi and Paulig, as they are delighted to launch an alternative mono-material solution, ensuring the brand is represented well, the product is protected, and the business is able to work toward achieving its ambitious sustainability goals.
This initiative not only aims to minimize waste but also to ensure that the coffee retains its freshness and flavor, enhancing the overall consumer experience. The partnership highlights both companies’ dedication to sustainability and responsible sourcing. By leveraging Mondi’s expertise in innovative packaging solutions and Paulig’s commitment to quality coffee, this initiative sets a benchmark for environmentally conscious practices in the industry. Together, Mondi and Paulig are paving the way for a more sustainable future in coffee packaging, showcasing how collaboration can lead to impactful solutions that benefit both consumers and the planet. Their efforts exemplify the importance of innovation in achieving environmental goals while maintaining product excellence.