“Our system is definitely superior to other technical solutions in terms of material efficiency, costs and line performance,” says Valeska Haux, vice president, strategic marketing and sustainability, SÜDPACK. “Snap-on lids are considered less sustainable due to the substantial material requirements for the heavy lid solution. And while reclosable labels weigh less, they are economically less attractive. Line performance in the packaging process is also significantly restricted.”

The high-performance films from SÜDPACK make it easy to open and securely reclose a package, thanks to the integrated Multipeel function. In a Multipeel pack, sliced cheese loses less moisture and weight after being opened for the first time, compared to a packaging concept without a reclose system. This means the cheese stays fresh and appetizing to the very last slice. With a comparable film thickness, the solution has a carbon footprint that is almost identical to packages without a reclose system. 

“As a result, Multipeel packs contribute to a more positive eco-balance for cheese – a product with a fairly high carbon footprint compared to other foods,” Haux says.

The Multipeel top web product family includes conventional material composites, as well as recyclable structures based on polypropylene. Combined with suitable bottom webs, they result in recyclable packaging solutions with an optimal reclose function. A guarantee for maximum packaging reliability and efficiency is offered by the combination with a matching bottom web from SÜDPACK’s extensive range of products.

Depending on the product and requirements, the Multipeel films are available with different barrier functions to provide optimal product protection or mechanical properties, for example for bulk packaging, which is opened and closed quite frequently. Regardless of the type of product used from the Multipeel family, both the conventional and recyclable films can be easily processed on standard ma-chines. And thanks to the SÜDPACK reclose system, they offer high process reliability and product safety with optimal production output.

“For almost 20 years, SÜDPACK has been a hallmark for experience and quality in reclosable films,” Haux says. “As one of the first suppliers on the market, we focused on developing sustainable concepts in this product segment, which is why we are now able to implement fully sustainable packaging solutions. We are expecting to see a demand for reclose systems that is just as strong as the current demand. In the future, the focus on reducing food waste will only continue to increase among end consumers. At the same time, legislators are setting the course for reduced food waste, and are doing so worldwide. Apart from that, the sharp increase in food prices have also led to more mindful behavior. That is why packaging with reclose systems will remain indispensable in the foreseeable future from both an environmental and ecological point of view.”