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Kotányi launches new Spices range for Austria and Germany region in Sonoco’s GREENCAN® Packaging

This fourth-generation Austrian family business partnered with Sonoco to launch its latest spice range in the fully recyclable GreenCan® solution.

Hockenheim, Germany – Sonoco is pleased to partner with Kotányi GmbH – an Austrian family-owned company with over 140 years of experience in the world of spices. Together, they are setting new standards in quality and sustainability by combining innovative packaging solutions with high-quality herbs and spice blends. The new spice range is being launched in Sonoco’s GreenCan® packaging, highlighting the brand’s commitment to sustainability.

The latest launch from Kotányi reflects the evolving preferences of today’s consumer and includes a selection of meticulously crafted mixes such as: Cool Chick, Little Italy, Potato Party, Wonder Wok, Curry Crush, Avocado Love and more. The contemporary flavours cater to growing fusion trends and aim to engage younger target audiences, further achieved by the fun and modern label designs. These mixtures are perfect for a variety of vegan and non-vegan recipes, and Sonoco’s GreenCan® solution plays a crucial role in this commitment, offering a robust, practical, and widely recyclable packaging alternative, with an integrated paper lid.

This launch in Sonoco GreenCan® solution aligns with the objectives of the EU Green Deal, namely embracing a life-cycle approach to circularity. This sustainable launch has received positive feedback from retailers across Europe, who recognise the innovation in both the product and its packaging. Sonoco’s GreenCan® ensures that the packaging is not only functional, but also environmentally responsible, with the can body and lid made from 94% paper, including 69% recycled paper. The remaining 6% consists of the barrier protection.

Alexandra Mayr, Marketing Manager at Kotányi, stated: “Sustainability is a core principle embedded in all our processes at Kotányi. For this latest product launch, Sonoco’s GreenCan® was the clear choice for our packaging – aligning perfectly with our environmental values. The innovative flavours in this new range were specifically developed for a younger audience in mind. Combined with GreenCan’s high paper content, they underscore our brand’s mission: our innovation shapes your enjoyment.

We’ve already received highly positive feedback from retailers, who have praised both the sustainable concept and the appealing design of the product and its packaging. We look forward to the market’s broader response and are committed to continuing our successful collaboration with Sonoco.”

Axel Tesson, Sales Manager for Sonoco Consumer Europe, added: “Our partnership with Kotányi signals our commitment to providing the ideal sustainable solutions that reinforce brands’ visions. Our GreenCan® solution reflects Kotányi’s environmental responsibility without compromising high-quality packaging for the customer. We are delighted to be part of this sustainable journey with Kotányi and look forward to what the future brings.”

Kotányi’s new spice range launched in Austria in May 2025 and will be available in Germany from July 2025 onwards.

For more information, visit: www.kotanyi.com/at/

To read the Kotányi and Sonoco Success Story, click here

About GREENCAN®

The Sonoco GREENCAN® recyclable paperboard package is made of 92-98% paperboard and features a wide range of barrier properties. Available in multiple shapes and sizes – from round, square or rectangular; to oval, oblong or triangular – it is ‘designed to recycle’ paper can, providing a highly recyclable packaging solution, with robust barrier properties.

Sonoco’s GREENCAN® also features an integrated paper lid, so when empty, the whole package can go through the household paper recycling stream without any need to disassemble it. This makes it simple and convenient for the consumer and for the whole recycling process.

About Kotányi

Founded in 1881 Hungary; now headquartered in Wolkersdorf, Austria, Kotányi is a fourth-generation family business and global leader in premium herbs and spices. With over 4,500 seasoning products, we add exceptional flavors to your food. Our team of 600 employees works passionately to create high-quality spices. Rooted in Austrian tradition, Kotányi sets food trends, inspires cooks, and shapes the culinary zeitgeist. As a leading international brand, we are committed to innovation and quality. We handle our spices with care, ensuring outstanding quality in every product. For more information, visit our website at www.kotanyi.com/at/

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“We’ve already received highly positive feedback from retailers, who have praised both the sustainable concept and the appealing design of the product and its packaging. We look forward to the market’s broader response and are committed to continuing our successful collaboration with Sonoco”

Alexandra Mayr, Marketing Manager at Kotányi

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July 7, 2025

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Grands Moulins de Paris Celebrate 60 Years of the Iconic Francine Brand with Limited-Edition Sonoco GreenCan® Packaging

Marking six decades of Francine flour, this collaboration between Sonoco and Grands Moulins de Paris highlights sustainable innovation with the GreenCan® packaging.

Habsheim, France – Sonoco, a global leader in value-added sustainable metal and fibre packaging, and Grands Moulins de Paris (GMP), a century-old miller and the market leader in terms of value in the supermarket flour sector with its Francine brand, are proud to celebrate the 60th anniversary of this symbolic brand. As part of this milestone, GMP is launching a limited-edition design of Francine’s flagship Suprême flour in Sonoco’s GreenCan® packaging, paying tribute to the brand’s heritage while reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainability.

Founded in 1929, Grand Moulins de Paris is proud to belong to the 10,000 farmers in north-eastern France who own the VIVESCIA cooperative group. GMP selects the best 100% French breadmaking wheat from its eight mills to produce quality flours and milling mixes for small-scale bakeries, the food industry, and supermarkets in France and abroad. GMP promotes French milling and baking expertise, notably through the iconic Francine brand. Its passion for taste and innovation is also passed on through the Paris Bakery and Patisserie School, which trains almost 450 students (young people and adults) every year.

To mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic Francine brand, Grands Moulins de Paris has launched an extensive 360° communication plan which began in February, including in-store activations, internally with all employees and staff and digital initiatives on social media channels, of the brand and of Grands Moulins de Paris. Additionally, the brand’s three flagship references including the Suprême flour packaged in Sonoco GreenCan® paper container, are available in limited editions, paying homage to the original graphic codes of the Francine brand. Sonoco is supporting the rollout of this limited edition.

In the 1980s, Francine was the first brand to launch a range of flours in rigid containers, with the iconic Farine Suprême, bringing greater convenience to the kitchen. More than four decades later, still true to its leadership role, the brand was already exploring solutions to limit its environmental impact. From this perspective, GMP chose Sonoco’s GreenCan® solution, which made it possible to limit the environmental impact by promoting circular and responsible use of packaging materials, in line with GMP’s sustainable development commitments. With the Sonoco GreenCan® container, GMP combines robustness, practicality, recyclability, and re-use. GreenCan® is a solution designed as a fully recyclable paper-based, with up to 96% paper content and over 60% recycled materials.

Guillaume Sireix, Director of Sonoco GreenCan Studio, has a deep-rooted connection to the Francine brand. Having worked on the project for over 18 years, he continues the legacy of his father, Georges Sireix, who was instrumental in the development of GreenCan®. Reflecting on this journey, Guillaume shared: “Working on the Francine brand with my father was an incredible journey. His vision for sustainable, high-quality packaging lives on, and I’m proud to continue our partnership with GMP as we celebrate this major milestone.”

Philippe Choquet, Sales Manager for Sonoco Consumer Europe, added: “Grands Moulins de Paris has been a fantastic partner over the years, and we truly value the trust they place in us. The Sonoco GreenCan® solution perfectly aligns with GMP’s commitment to sustainability and premium quality. We’re excited to see the limited-edition Francine packaging come to life and look forward to many more years of collaboration.”

With over 96% recyclability and more than 60% recycled content, Sonoco’s GreenCan® is a testament to the company’s dedication to sustainable innovation. The limited-edition Francine Suprême flour packaging will be available in stores as part of the anniversary celebrations, offering consumers a nostalgic yet forward-thinking take on a beloved brand.

For more information, visit: https://www.grandsmoulinsdeparis.com/

Download the case study to learn how Sonoco’s GREENCAN® helped legacy brands such as Grand Moulin de Paris innovate sustainably.

About GREENCAN®

The Sonoco GREENCAN® recyclable paperboard package is made of 92-98% paperboard and features a wide range of barrier properties. Available in multiple shapes and sizes – from round, square or rectangular; to oval, oblong or triangular – it is ‘designed to recycle’ paper can, providing a highly recyclable packaging solution, with robust barrier properties.

Sonoco’s GREENCAN® also features an integrated paper lid, so when empty, the whole package can go through the household paper recycling stream without any need to disassemble it. This makes it simple and convenient for the consumer and for the whole recycling process.

About Grands Moulins de Paris

Founded in 1929, Grands Moulins de Paris is a leading French miller and part of the VIVESCIA cooperative group. The company produces premium flours and milling mixes, for artisanal bakeries, the food industry, and mass retailers throughout France and internationally. GMP promotes French baking expertise and is committed to protecting our environment through its sustainable development approach.

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“Working on the Francine brand with my father was an incredible journey. His vision for sustainable, high-quality packaging lives on, and I’m proud to continue our partnership with GMP as we celebrate this major milestone.”

Guillaume Sireix, Director of Sonoco GreenCan Studio

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June 3, 2025

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NaturDrops Revolutionises Sustainable, Functional Healthy Dog Snacks in GreenCan® Solution

Hockenheim, Germany – Sonoco, a global leader in value-added sustainable metal and paper packaging, is excited to announce its partnership with NaturDrops GmbH, a newly established family-owned company dedicated to delivering natural, high-quality, and sustainable dog snacks. This collaboration is a heartfelt tribute to our furry four-legged friends by providing an eco-friendly packaging solution that ensures both pet health and environmental responsibility.

NaturDrops is part of Smart Food for Future GmbH, with a current focus on the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The company is passionate about building strong brands in the functional food space, managing well-known names like LAYENBERGER international and ISOSTAR in Germany, while also developing innovative new concepts through agile teams. Their goal is to build meaningful sustainable brands that reflect the changing needs of their target audience. NaturDrops is your latest brand, offering natural, functional dog snacks that can be used flexibly—depending on the desired effect—as a supplement to food, preventively, or to support existing conditions. These snacks are suitable for daily use, independent of the main feed, and provide dogs with valuable functional nutrients. NaturDrops was launched in May 2025 after twelve months of development.

Sonoco’s GreenCan® solution will support NaturDrops’ innovative range of functional dog snacks, blending sustainability with a modern design. NaturDrops was founded primarily by Michael and Tanja Weinand and combines expertise from the retail and healthcare sectors with a strong commitment to pet well-being.

The NaturDrops product range features functional snacks specifically designed to promote dog health — supporting skin and coat, digestion, dental hygiene, and natural tick protection, among other key areas of dog health. The innovative Soft Drops are made with sustainable insect protein and fibre-rich sweet potato and include carefully selected active ingredients tailored to each function. A special feature is the unique herbal macerate — a fermented extract made from over 50 selected herbs. It helps create optimal conditions for the gut, preparing it to absorb the nutrients contained in the product more effectively, while naturally supporting digestive health.

NaturDrops’ commitment to sustainability is evident in every aspect of their business, from ingredient sourcing to production. With Sonoco’s GreenCan® solution, the company ensures that its packaging is not only functional but also environmentally responsible. Sonoco’s GreenCan® is made from 96% paper, including 69% recycled material, with the remaining 4% consisting of the barrier protection. This sustainable design helps minimise waste while maintaining the high standards of quality expected by NaturDrops’ customers.

“The decision to use a sustainable packaging solution like GreenCan® was a natural fit for us, as our brand is built on the core values of naturalness, responsibility, and sustainability,” said Tanja Weinand, co-founder of NaturDrops. “From the name to the colours, imagery, and ingredients, everything revolves around the theme of nature. GreenCan’s high paper content and sustainable design give us the opportunity to make a bold statement, aligning perfectly with our brand culture.”

“Partnering with NaturDrops to provide innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for their healthy dog snacks is truly exciting for Sonoco,” said Dirk Karbach, German Sales Manager at Sonoco. “Our GreenCan® solution is a perfect fit for their commitment to both pet health and environmental responsibility, offering high-quality, eco-friendly packaging that aligns with their values. We are proud to be part of their journey in supporting our furry companions in the best way possible.”

NaturDrops represents a new era of pet care, offering snacks that are not only good for dogs but also good for the environment. With the support of Sonoco’s GreenCan® solution, NaturDrops is setting new industry standards by offering a healthy, sustainable alternative to traditional pet snacks—a perfect way to celebrate our furry four-legged friends.

For more information, visit: www.naturdrops.dog

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About GREENCAN®

The Sonoco GREENCAN® recyclable paperboard package is made of 92-98% paperboard and features a wide range of barrier properties. Available in multiple shapes and sizes – from round, square or rectangular; to oval, oblong or triangular – it is ‘designed to recycle’ paper can, providing a highly recyclable packaging solution, with robust barrier properties.

Sonoco’s GREENCAN® also features an integrated paper lid, so when empty, the whole package can go through the household paper recycling stream without any need to disassemble it. This makes it simple and convenient for the consumer and for the whole recycling process.

About NaturDrops

Natural. Functional. Sustainable.

NaturDrops GmbH is a young, innovative family-owned company based in Basel, specialising in the development of high-quality, functional dog snacks. Founded in April 2025 by Michael and Tanja Weinand, NaturDrops combines modern pet health with natural nutrition — scientifically grounded and lovingly developed.

The NaturDrops Vision: Snacks that do more.

In close collaboration with a team of veterinary experts, NaturDrops develops products that specifically promote the wellbeing and health of dogs — free from artificial additives and without compromising on quality or sustainability. The company places great importance on natural ingredients, gentle processing, and environmental awareness.

NaturDrops marks the beginning of a new era in healthy dog snacks — natural, sustainable, and backed by scientific expertise. Because dogs are more than pets: they’re family.

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“The decision to use a sustainable packaging solution like GreenCan® was a natural fit for us, as our brand is built on the core values of naturalness, responsibility, and sustainability. From the name to the colours, imagery, and ingredients, everything revolves around the theme of nature. GreenCan’s high paper content and sustainable design give us the opportunity to make a bold statement, aligning perfectly with our brand culture.”

Tanja Weinard, co-founder of NaturDrops

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May 27, 2025

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DoggyLove packs plant-based dog treats in Sonoco’s GREENCAN®

Sonoco’s recyclable paper-based cans are a perfect fit with the company’s commitment to natural, organic produce and sustainability

Hockenheim, Germany – Pet snack manufacturing start-up, DoggyLove, based in Germany, has partnered with Sonoco and the paper-based GREENCAN® solution to bring its organic, plant-based pet treats to market.

Originally founded in 1956 as a butcher’s shop, and then later a catering business, this family-run firm recently decided to take things in a totally different direction, re-inventing itself as a pet food manufacturer. Following extensive consultations with veterinarians throughout 2023, DoggyLove began trading in 2024 – and finding the perfect packaging partner, with whom to launch its new range of products, was key.

“Our new business is personal to us, inspired by own dog, a labrador called Peggy, who was part of our lives for 15 years,” says Christoph Wirth, who owns and runs the business with his wife, Konstanze. “Peggy was the inspiration for DoggyLove and our core mission now is to develop healthy snacks to promote the health and well-being of all dogs.”

“We thought long and hard about what the right packaging was to present this product to market,” Mr Wirth continues. “To reflect the values of our brand, it was very important to us that it was both high quality and sustainable. Initially we wanted to use different packaging types from Asia for our products, but we quickly realised that it would entail the long delivery times and an increase in global political uncertainty for us. This has led us to decide in favour of a locally manufactured solution, which was also a perfect match with our values: GREENCAN®, the paper-based can from Sonoco.”

He adds: “GREENCAN® was unlike anything we saw from any other packaging provider, and it appealed to us on multiple levels because of the short delivery times, and because of its sustainability credentials, which are not only ethically important to us, but are also very important to our customers, giving us another angle to talk about in our marketing. Finally, the creative possibilities of being able to employ full-surface printing on the packaging, was also really appealing.”

“As a new brand, the way in which we’re perceived is important to us, and Sonoco’s GREENCAN® solution helps to reinforce our holistic brand image of responsible and sustainable production. We see this as just the beginning of our partnership and we’re already planning other potential products that would also be a perfect fit with this packaging.”

DoggyLove’s customers have also been impressed with the packaging – with early customer feedback describing it as “high quality”.

On the experience of working with Sonoco, Mr Wirth says: “We’ve always found our collaboration with Sonoco to be very pleasant and constructive. As a start-up, it was important for us to find the right partner to help bring our products to market and Sonoco has been very supportive during the whole product launch process. The service we’ve received has always been friendly, and both solution- and goal-orientated, with all of our questions dealt with quickly and comprehensively.”

Sascha Di Nardi, Sales Manager at Sonoco Germany, comments: “It’s been a pleasure working with Mr Wirth and the team to bring DoggyLove products to the market. We’re delighted to have found a suitable sustainable alternative in GREENCAN® for their packaging and are pleased to hear that they have had a positive response from their customers too. We look forward to continuing our partnership with DoggyLove in the future.”

About GREENCAN®

The Sonoco GREENCAN® recyclable paperboard package is made of 92-98% paperboard and features a wide range of barrier properties. Available in multiple shapes and sizes – from round, square or rectangular; to oval, oblong or triangular – it is ‘designed to recycle’ paper can, providing a highly recyclable packaging solution, with robust barrier properties.

Sonoco’s GREENCAN® also features an integrated paper lid, so when empty, the whole package can go through the household paper recycling stream without any need to disassemble it. This makes it simple and convenient for the consumer and for the whole recycling process.

About DoggyLove

DoggyLove manufactures high-quality, veterinarian-approved canine snacks that combine health, joy and well-being. For happy dogs and satisfied owners. For more information, visit: doggylove.de/

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“GREENCAN® was unlike anything we saw from any other packaging provider, and it appealed to us on multiple levels because of the short delivery times, and because of its sustainability credentials, which are not only ethically important to us, but are also very important to our customers, giving us another angle to talk about in our marketing. Finally, the creative possibilities of being able to employ full-surface printing on the packaging, was also really appealing.”

Christoph Wirth, co-owner of Doggylove

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March 20, 2025

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Premier Foods reduce gravy Bisto’s environmental impact by reducing the height of its Bisto paperboard drum

Sonoco’s fully recyclable paperboard packaging solution will help Premier Foods to remove 40 tonnes of packaging used for its best-selling Bisto gravy drum, as it aims to reduce its environmental footprint.

Premier Foods, one of Britain’s largest listed food companies, is continuing its work to reduce its environmental impact while helping its customers make more sustainable choices. The food manufacturer has introduced its new sized Bisto Gravy product, which will now come in caddies that are 8mm smaller than the previous edition. This will save 40 tonnes of paper annually at Premier Food’s Bisto manufacturing line in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

Using recyclable paperboard drums produced by Sonoco, one of the largest global packaging companies, the new Bisto packaging gives shoppers an additional 20g of gravy granules (190g total) – approximately six more portions per tub – for the exact same price as before, while being presented in packaging that uses fewer resources.

Sonoco’s paperboard container is made from recycled paper fibre, including a paperboard end. All inks and adhesives are water-based, and all materials used in the packaging are easily separable within the recycling process. The UK requires at least 85% paperboard* to accept packaging in the paper waste stream, and the Bisto drums exceed that requirement as it is made of 95% paperboard, allowing shoppers to dispose of all empty Bisto caddies via UK-wide kerbside recycling collections.

Philip Brown, UK Sales Manager at Sonoco Consumer Products Europe says: “For Premier Foods, sustainable packaging solutions are essential, and they are also very aware of the need to reduce the amount of packaging that is being used for each product. Premier’s decision to reduce the height of the drum demonstrates its determination to give its customers a solution that uses less resources, while also giving them more of the products they love at the same great price, and with freshness and quality assured. We’re delighted that they have adopted our paperboard packaging solution to meet their sustainability goals.”

Premier Foods is in the process applying the new height to all its gravy drums, which include Chicken, Onion, Turkey and Vegetable.

*The U.K. currently requires at least 85% paperboard to accept packaging in the paper waste stream, with a plan to increase to 90% required by 2023. This paper-based packaging format exceeds that requirement as it is made of 95% paperboard.

About Premier Foods

As one of Britain’s largest food producers, Premier Foods is committed to delivering the taste that people love, with food that’s made in Britain by people who understand its consumers. We supply a range of retail, wholesale, foodservice and other customers with some of the nation’s best loved brands, including Ambrosia, Batchelors, Bisto, Loyd Grossman, Mr. Kipling, Oxo and Sharwood’s. The company employs nearly 4,000 people operating from 15 sites from across the country. www.premierfoods.co.uk.

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“Reducing the size of our drum is a great example of how small changes can ladder up to make a big difference. We make around 50 million Bisto gravy drums each year and so change of this scale requires real collaboration. We’re really pleased to have found a more sustainable solution while retaining the quality of Bisto that people love and expect.”

Savan Sabharwal Marketing Controller, Bisto

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Sonoco Europe to present new and unique sustainable packaging solutions at NatExpo 2021

Sonoco will be showcasing the practicality and environmental benefits of its new EnviroStick™ for the beauty market and its Greencan® solution at the event.

Hartsville, S.C., U.S. Partnering with Vegeplast, a French company specialising in bio-sourced and biodegradable products, Sonoco is to demonstrate the capabilities of its Vegetop® sprinkler at NatExpo 2021 (Paris, 24-26 October – stand M68). Sonoco will also be showcasing the practicality and environmental benefits of its new EnviroStick™ for the beauty market and its Greencan® solution at the event.

“We’re very much looking forward to exhibiting at NatExpo 2021,” says Philippe Creux, Sales Director South West Europe at Sonoco Consumer Products Europe. “It’s great that events are getting back to normal again, and we can think of no better place to present our sustainable consumer packaging products to the French market.”

“Sonoco understands how vitally important it is to continue to reduce the environmental impact packaging has on the planet,” continues Philippe. “The latest innovation in this continual process is Vegetop – suitable for dietary supplements and for food. It is a rigid paperboard container with a compostable shaker top sprinkler lid made from Vegemat, is 100% biobased, biodegradable and fully compostable material.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with Vegeplast to provide our customers with a highly functional, fully biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics.”

Sonoco will also be showcasing its brand-new beauty product solution, EnviroStick™. A 3-piece push-up bottom tube made from recycled fibre, EnviroStick has flexibility in label design for the outer and inner packaging. Philippe continues: “the European cosmetics and personal care market is the largest market for cosmetic products in the world and we understand the significant need for companies in this sector to provide consumers with the most sustainable solutions.”

Sonoco’s Greencan packaging solution makes up the final part of its NatExpo 2021 line-up. A key part of its EnviroSense® family, Sonoco’s Greencan utilises recycled fibre and can be tailored to product and supply chain needs across a broad variety of markets. This recyclable, high performance all-paper package can be made round, square, rectangular, oval, oblong, triangular or any other specific shapes, to accommodate a wide variety of products and brands.

“All our products are manufactured with both the customer and the planet in mind,” says Philippe. “We invite all consumer product manufacturers to visit our stand at NatExpo 2021 to discover the true future of sustainable packaging.”

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October 20, 2021

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pladis further boosts sustainability credentials through Sonoco’s fully recyclable paper can

The leading global snack manufacturer is taking full advantage of Sonoco’s paper can range for its Mini Cheddars, Cheeselets, Cracker Crisps and Twiglets products.

pladis, the global snack company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, has been on a mission to substantially reduce its environmental impact by updating the packaging of various products to more ecological alternatives. This is part of the company’s sustainability agenda, which reflects its commitment to making all its packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. Most recently, pladis has made steps forward to move toward more paper-based solutions – its Mini Cheddars and Cheeselets ranges now use Sonoco’s paper can with paperboard end. Cracker Crisps and Mini Twiglets are also set to use Sonoco’s paper can later this year.

“We are using this new, innovative product from Sonoco for the summer launch of our Mini Cheddars and Cheeselets caddies, helping our customers to tap into the ‘big summer nights in’ from the comfort of their own homes. In September, we’ll be utilising Sonoco’s paper can for our customer’s favourite festive caddies, which include Mini Cheddars, Treeslets and Twiglets,” says Christopher Owen, Marketing Controller at pladis UK&I.

“We feel these occasions present the perfect opportunity to utilise Sonoco’s paper can with paperboard end. The container is made with recycled, recyclable and renewable paper fibres — making it a responsible choice from the beginning to the end of its lifecycle – perfect for what we’re looking to achieve as a brand, and it helps consumers make a more sustainable snack selection.”

Owen concludes, “Moving to Sonoco’s paper can solution is part of our wider mission to make our packaging easier to recycle. This is integral to our sustainability agenda, which illustrates our commitment to making our packaging more sustainable and is one of many great strides we’ve made in this area already.”

Philip Brown, UK Sales Manager at Sonoco Consumer Products Europe says, “We’ve been working with pladis for 13 years now, and we’re immensely proud to have provided them with various innovative packaging solutions for their immensely popular snack ranges.

“We’re delighted that Sonoco’s paper can with paperboard end, part of our EnviroSense™ product range, is helping pladis on their journey to make its packaging easier to recycle and fulfil the requirements of its sustainability agenda. We’re looking forward to helping them with their other ranges in the future.”

About pladis

pladis is one of the world’s leading snacking companies and home to beloved brands including McVitie’s and Ulker. pladis is also proud to distribute a range of GODIVA chocolates exclusively for consumer-packaged goods channels around the world. pladis owns regional brands such as Jacob’s, go ahead!, Carr’s, Flipz, BN, Verkade and many more, delighting consumers with products across the snacking category including sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, chocolate, gum and candy. Formed in 2016 with a promise to bring happiness to the world with every bite, pladis is the proud steward of more than 300 years’ baking and confectionery heritage. The expertise of its more than 16,000-strong global workforce spans 25 factories in 11 countries. As a responsible business, delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products are distributed to reach potentially 4 billion people across the world. All pladis’ plastic wrappers in the UK & Ireland can be recycled through its partnership with TerraCycle. Consumers can find their nearest drop-off point at TerraCycle.co.uk. For more information, visit www.pladisglobal.com.

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When packaging is part of the solution

German spice manufacturer Aromica uses eco-friendly Sonoco packaging in order to achieve premium sustainability.

Delivering superior taste and premium quality comes with the job description of any respectable chef, since their line of work demands precision, excellence and finesse. When preparing their culinary creations, they rely not only on their own mastery of the craft, but also on premium ingredients. This is where high-quality spices from Aromica Tradizio come in: the line of organic and sustainably sourced spices and spice blends meets the high standards of professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike, without neglecting environmental concerns.

For its eco-friendly packaging, the German manufacturer relies on rigid paper containers from Sonoco Europe. They feature a recyclable cardboard can and a biodegradable cork lid, offering optimal protection for the contents while simultaneously reflecting Aromica’s focus on sustainability.

Being a trained chef himself, Rudolf Rehrl, founder and CEO of Aromica, wanted to create a product that not only delivered premium quality in terms of taste, but also excelled in terms of eco-friendliness. He founded Aromica after noticing an increased demand for high-quality spices among chefs: “As a chef, you are constantly looking for new and surprising ways to impress your guests. Unusual and premium-quality ingredients are an excellent source of inspiration. With our Aromica Tradizio line, we can now also satisfy customers’ growing demands for sustainability – with the potential to also sell our products in selected grocery stores,” says Rehrl. Currently, the Aromica Tradizio line, which features exotic organic spices such as opal basil and mountain pine from the Alps, is available in Italy, Austria and, most recently, Germany.

Cardboard and cork for a perfect match

Sonoco’s eco-friendly packaging ensures that the spices stand out from the competition on store shelves, retain their premium taste and quality, and thus appeal to professional chefs and passionate home cooks alike. Rudolf Rehrl is convinced that the collaboration with Sonoco has been an important factor in his company’s success: “We constantly seek to supply our clients with new and exciting high-quality products, without having to compromise on our promise of sustainability. With Sonoco’s help, we can deliver just that.” The rigid paper containers for Aromica Tradizio are manufactured at the Sonoco plant in Montanay, France. With a diameter of 73 mm, the cans consist of a variety of sustainable materials: the body has a thin, aluminium-free inner lining, allowing it to be recycled via the paper wastestream, while the reclosable cork lid can simply be sorted with the organic waste. This fits perfectly with Aromica’s holistic approach to sustainability: “We source our ingredients from independent local farmers following the natural harvest cycle and package it responsibly at the end. To me, that is sustainability thought through at each stage of the process,” says Rehrl.

A reliable partner for sustainability

Sonoco produces packaging for both global players and regional companies alike, and provides customised packaging solutions on every level. Francesco Giannolo, Sales Director Sonoco Consumer Products Europe, is excited about working with the German spice manufacturer: “Our collaboration with Aromica is a good example of Sonoco’s ability to supply packaging that perfectly fits each brand’s profile. We create packaging that is functional, eye-catching and in line with our customer’s vision. Working closely with Aromica, Sonoco developed innovative features for this highly dynamic company, thus boosting their growth journey”.

About Sonoco Europe

At roughly 70 operations across Europe, Sonoco provides customers with a wide range of consumer and industrial packaging solutions. Consumer goods packaging solutions include cardboard cans, drums, and luxury tubes (also called rigid paper containers) with a variety of closures; plastic packaging; packaging services; and graphics management. Sonoco’s industrial division produces a portfolio of cores, tubes, and spools made from highly engineered paperboard or plastic for use with paper, textiles and specialty films. The Sonoco Thermosafe unit offers customers temperature assurance packaging solutions for the transport of temperature-sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals and other biologics. Utilizing a range of packaging materials, technical disciplines, material science and manufacturing capabilities, Sonoco takes a holistic approach to providing customized solutions that meet customers’ unique needs. To learn more, visit www.sonocoeurope.com.

About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Hartsville, South Carolina-based Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of $4.8 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 33 countries, serving some of the world’s best known brands in some 85 nations. For more information on the Company, visit www.sonoco.com.

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all4pack 2016: Sonoco presents broad range of rigid paperboard containers

Versatile Food Packaging Offers Maximum Sustainability, Convenience and Product Safety.

Hockenheim, Germany, November 9, 2016 – (NYSE: SON). If you’re looking for environment-friendly, convenient and safe food packaging solutions, Sonoco’s rigid paperboard containers are the product of choice. The robust all-rounders are ideal not only for a broad variety of filling goods, but also offer numerous advantages with regard to recyclability, functionality and product protection. From 14 to 17 November, visitors to this year’s all4pack (formerly Emballage) exhibition in Paris can see for themselves the advantages of rigid paperboard containers. In hall 7, booth H133, Sonoco Consumer Products Europe (operating two plants in France) will present e.g. a new rigid paperboard container featuring a recyclable sprinkler lid, versatile options for easy dosage of salt and sugar, and safe packaging solutions for highly sensible filling goods.

Fully sustainable: Rigid paper containers with compostable sprinkler lidsSonoco’s rigid paperboard containers consist to a large extent of refined recycling paper, making them a particularly sustainable solution. Rigid paper containers with a diameter between 40 mm and 99 mm can additionally be equipped with a sealed-in cardboard bottom. At all4pack, the packaging specialist will now present an even more environmentally friendly version of its popular convenience packaging: A rigid paperboard container featuring a compostable Vegetop® sprinkler lid. The new packaging solution is the result of a joint endeavour by Sonoco and Vegeplast, a French company that specializes in biodegradable plastics. The package’s unique feature is its sprinkler lid made of Vegemat®, a plastic material made from 100 per cent biodegradable materials and fully compostable in accordance with the European standard EN 13432. The rigid paperboard container comes in two different sizes with a diameter of 60 or 73 millimetres. The variable height allows for adjustments according to the quantity of packed content. Thanks to its material properties, the container with Vegetop® sprinkler is particularly suitable for dietary supplements and dry foods such as grains, sugar or dry fruits. “Our new rigid paperboard container with Vegetop® combines the packaging expertise of Sonoco with innovative plastics technology. The result is a comprehensive, environmentally friendly solution which fully meets our costumers’ demands with regard to sustainability and convenience,” says Rolf Regelmann, Director Sales and Marketing at Sonoco Costumer Products.

Dosage made easy: Convenient rigid paperboard containers with sprinkler lidsSprinkler lids are convenient for dosing free-flowing products such as salt or sugar. At all4pack Sonoco will showcase a comprehensive selection of rigid paperboard containers with different sprinkler lid versions. Beyond precise dosing, the shapely containers offer a crucial added value for retail and marketing. Thanks to their extensive potential for decorating, they have a high shelf presence and provide a vital competitive advantage. The rigid paperboard containers with sprinkler lids and integrated re-closures also provide ideal product and aroma protection. Rigid paperboard containers play an important role on the French market with its large salt segment: Companies such as Salins du Midi, Bioforce and Les Salines de Guérande distribute their premium salt products in the versatile containers.

Safely packaged: rigid paperboard containers with Sealed Safe® and Ultraseal®With sensible products such as baby milk formula, barrier properties are of great importance. They ensure the safety of products that are particularly sensitive to oxygen. Sonoco’s rigid paperboard containers with Ultraseal® and Sealed Safe® meet these special requirements: Its special metal closure resembles that of commercial tin cans and reliably protects the content. The container’s spiral-wound body, aluminium inner lining, and tin bottom combine to protect the product. Sonoco even works to ensure maximum product protection during the manufacturing process, which takes place in a clean room with UV sterilization. “Especially when it comes to the manufacturing of rigid paper containers for infant food, we work according to the extremely high hygiene standards that we have developed for this particular packaging solution,” emphasizes Regelmann. “By doing so, we ensure that our products satisfy the highest quality standards.”

About Sonoco Europe

Sonoco’s more than 70 operations in Europe provide customers with solutions in Global Rigid Paper and Closures; Global Plastics; Packaging Services and Graphics Management. Offering a range of packaging materials, packaging services, technical disciplines, material science and manufacturing capabilities, Sonoco takes a holistic approach to providing customized solutions that meet our customers’ unique needs. To learn more, visit www.sonocoeurope.com.

About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $5 billion, the company has 21,000 employees working in more than 330 operations in 34 countries, serving some of the world’s best known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is a proud member of the 2015/2016 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com.

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Thorsten Diehl
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Heidelberg

[email protected]
www.commha.de
+49 6221 90574-14

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November 9, 2016

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Amica introduces Rigid Paper Drum in successful Promotion Campaign

Sonoco provides first rigid paper drum on the Italian food market for Amica’s “Eldorada” chips

Hockenheim, Germany — (NYSE: SON). The Italian food market has an entirely new packaging solution: Amica, Italy’s second-largest snack producer with an annual revenue of approximately 85 million Euros, packages its traditionally manufactured “Eldorada” potato chips in rigid paper drums. The large rigid paper containers, produced by Sonoco Consumer Products Europe, are ideal to share the delicious snacks with a group of friends, for instance at a barbecue or during a sports event. Amica successfully introduced the new packaging format in a promotion campaign during the summer months with a focus on specific sales channels such as Autogrill motorway stores.

While they are very popular in other European countries, rigid paper drums have not been used for food products to date in Italy. Some Italian consumers still recall the famous rigid paper drums for “Dash” laundry detergent back in the seventies and eighties. Now, Amica is the first company to launch this packaging solution in the local market. The snack producer owned by founder Alfredo Moratti opted for Sonoco’s modern classic in its 2016 summer campaign for the “Eldorada” premium chips. Several advantages convinced Amica of this packaging solution: the label design, format, and filling level of rigid paper drums can be changed quickly, enabling the producer to realize small batches cost-effectively. This makes rigid paper drums particularly suited for temporary promotional activities or product launches. They also allow for co-marketing. A chips producer could for example place additional dipping sauces in the drum.

Highly popular and convenient snack packaging

The rigid paper drums for the “Eldorada” chips have a 176 millimeter diameter and are 360 millimeters tall. They come with a plastic snap lid and carrying handle. Sonoco delivers the rigid paper drums to Amica’s headquarter in Castiglione delle Stiviere, where the snack producer can quickly fill them with the pre-packaged potato chips. Environmentally friendly production is very important to Amica, so it was crucial that Sonoco uses recycled paper board to produce 90 percent of the body and bottom of its rigid paper containers. Since Amica additionally packages the chips in a large plastic bag, the rigid paper drum does not require an inner lining. The combination of both packaging solutions combines maximum product protection with high convenience for consumers. The rigid paper drum is ideal to share the snacks with a larger group of people, e.g. at parties. If the chips are not eaten at once, the re-closable snap lid ensures that the content remains fresh and crispy.

Perfect ingredients for a successful sales campaign

Rigid paper drums offer additional value with regard to branding and marketing: at the point of sale (POS), Sonoco’s drums immediately catch the consumer’s attention due to their size and high-end decoration. The laminated all-around label provides a wide range of options for individual brand designs and decoration. For the Amica potato chips, the plastic carrying handle is another important detail. Vendors instruct their sales staff to put the handle in a ready-to-carry position, thus raising the number of impulse purchases. During their 2016 summer campaign, Amica distributed “Eldorada” drums through specific sales channels such as motorway stores. This strategy paid off – beginning with a relatively small batch, Amica has reordered several times and demand is still increasing.

About Sonoco Europe

Sonoco’s more than 70 operations in Europe provide customers with solutions in Global Rigid Paper and Closures; Global Plastics; Packaging Services and Graphics Management. Offering a range of packaging materials, packaging services, technical disciplines, material science and manufacturing capabilities, Sonoco takes a holistic approach to providing customized solutions that meet our customers’ unique needs. To learn more, visit www.sonocoeurope.com.

About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $5 billion, the company has 21,000 employees working in more than 330 operations in 34 countries, serving some of the world’s best known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is a proud member of the 2015/2016 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com.

Contact

Communication Harmonists GmbH & Co. KG

Thorsten Diehl
Poststraße 48D-69115
Heidelberg

+49 6221 90574-14
[email protected]
www.commha.de

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October 10, 2016

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