Amcor and Fromagerie Milleret collaborate on recyclable paper packaging for cheese
UK-based packaging company Amcor and France-based cheese manufacturer Fromagerie Milleret have collaborated on producing a new paper packaging for the latter’s cheeses, Le Baron Brie and l’Ortolan Bio.
The two companies have worked together for over 30 years, but the new packaging contributes to a 53% reduction in water consumption compared to the previous pack, according to Amcor’s own life cycle assessment.
Fromagerie Milleret’s breathable packaging allows producers to control the amount of moisture that reaches the cheese. This is key to successful packaging, as packaging with too little air exchange means the cheese may become soggy, whereas packaging that is too porous may cause the cheese to dry out. The packaging is also recyclable.
“Fromagerie Milleret has been producing soft cheese products for over a century,” said Chloé Petit, Export Manager at Fromagerie Milleret.
“Since our foundation, we have worked to ensure sustainability in our products. Our long-standing partnership with Amcor to produce more sustainable soft cheese packaging reinforces our shared commitment to achieving full recyclability for all our dairy products.”
Image Source: Amcor/Fromagerie Milleret
