Rectangular yogurt container

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Innovative packaging for Bieze Food Group and Superunie

Bieze Food Group and Superunie were looking for yogurt packaging that combined logistical advantages with sustainability, while remaining both attractive and user-friendly. In the dairy market, lightweight packaging is usually round, as rectangular designs often require more material. The challenge was to create a rectangular container without increasing material use or weight.

Development and design
SFA Packaging developed a 1,100 ml rectangular yogurt container that is almost as light as a traditional round cup. Thanks to its smart shape and optimized wall thickness, this new packaging is efficient, strong, and modern.

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From idea to prototype

Using the same structured approach applied in previous innovation projects, SFA Packaging developed a completely new packaging concept, from the initial design to a fully tested prototype.

The combination of intelligent design and the use of polypropylene (PP) enabled the creation of a dimensionally stable, lightweight, and fully recyclable container. The containers are produced in the Netherlands using locally sourced PP. A conscious choice that reduces transport distances and significantly improves the Life Cycle Assessment score.

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Sustainability as a starting point

The entire value chain was central to the development. The rectangular shape allows 33% more containers to fit on a tray, which means less storage space is needed, less empty space is transported, and shelf space is used more efficiently. Local production and a short supply chain further contribute to a low environmental impact. This approach aligns perfectly with the sustainability ambitions of both Bieze Food Group and SFA Packaging.

The packaging has also been designed with future applications in mind and is suitable for use with bio-circular materials or NextCycle IML, making it easy to achieve further sustainability improvements.

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Collaboration as a success factor

The collaboration between Bieze Food Group and SFA was intensive and constructive. Both parties combined their expertise: Bieze as a supply-chain partner with strong sustainability goals, and SFA as a packaging specialist with extensive knowledge of lightweight injection-molding solutions.

“Together, we have developed packaging that is not only more sustainable and efficient, but also retains its ease of use and visual appeal,” says Christian Braak, Procurement Manager at Bieze Food Group.

This shared vision accelerated development and resulted in packaging that is both practical and future-oriented.

Designed for consumers and the future
As well as offering logistical advantages, the design also takes end-user convenience into account. The rectangular container fits perfectly in a refrigerator door, enhancing ease of use in households. In addition to the current 1,100 ml version, a 500 ml variant is already in development.

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A milestone in sustainable packaging

With this project, SFA Packaging confirms its position as an innovative and sustainable partner in the packaging industry. The rectangular yogurt container combines circular material choices, logistical efficiency, and consumer-oriented design. The project underlines SFA’s vision: local production, international thinking, and continuous innovation to reduce the impact of packaging.

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Get in touch and raise your packaging standards

Are you looking for a packaging solution that takes your products to the next level? SFA Packaging is ready to help. We offer solutions that are not only functional but also sustainable.

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together to enhance your packaging. Our expertise and innovative approach ensure that you always stay one step ahead. We are happy to help you find sustainable solutions that meet your needs.

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