Hochwald repackages with aluminium free UHT

Hochwald of Germany has launched its UHT milk in SIG cartons without an aluminum layer. Using the packaging material SIG Terra Alu-free further reduces the already low carbon footprint of SIG standard packaging material by up to 34%, the company says.

SIG Terra Alu-free packaging material is made from up to 82% FSC-certified renewable paperboard, with ultra-thin polymer layers to protect food and beverage products over long periods of time, without the need for refrigeration.

Volker Kölsch, head of procurement at Hochwald, notes, “We’re committed to reducing carbon emissions by at least 50% within ten years, as we continuously strive to protect the environment. Our partnership with SIG is a building block in achieving this goal – by using SIG Terra Alu-free packaging material for our UHT milk products in SIG MidiBloc and SIG SlimlineBloc carton packs, the renewable share of the packaging is increased, and CO₂e emissions are significantly reduced, as no aluminum layer is used.”

Both SIG and Hochwald have joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and have their sustainability targets SBTi approved. This includes SIG’s commitment to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value cha.

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