Sudpack has developed recyclable mono-material packaging solutions for coffee beans and ground coffee, offering an alternative to conventional PET/aluminium/PE laminates.
The company's Pure-Line range includes PP and PE films, which can be made into Flowpacks, stand-up pouches, or vacuum pouches. According to Sudpack, these films provide coffee roasters with strong product protection and reliable processing performance.
The company says the films offer customised barrier properties and high opacity to help protect coffee against UV radiation, oxygen, and water vapour. It also claims that the films perform well on standard packaging lines, with sealing properties, thermal resistance, and puncture resistance that allow for reliable operation. Mono-material valves made from PP or PE can be integrated using thermal or ultrasonic sealing.
Sudpack says its solutions are certified 'Made for Recycling' and designed with the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in mind. According to an internal screening life cycle assessment (LCA), a PP-based solution can reduce CO2e emissions by over one-third compared to conventional PET/aluminium/PE laminates. The company also states that material use can be reduced by nearly 20 per cent without compromising protection, and that its FlowPackPurePP solution can achieve up to 90 per cent recyclability depending on the degree of printing.
Sudpack also employs its SPQ (Sustainable Print Quality) technology to lessen packaging’s environmental footprint. By using a standardised colour palette, the printing process reduces ink waste, solvent use, and colour changes, while still ensuring high-quality, consistent prints.
Beyond packaging, Sudpack provides LCA services, helping customers evaluate their packaging’s environmental impact. The company is part of the Science Based Target Initiative and has received Platinum status from EcoVadis.
