Feneberg Lebensmittel GmbH, a successful retail chain from Southern Germany, demonstrates the opportunities that arise from questioning existing concepts and breaking new ground. This family business, based in the Allgäu region of Germany, now uses an innovative packaging solution by Schur Flexibles for its self-service minced meat products by the Feneberg in-house butcher’s: the recyclable and sustainable flow-wrap MonoFlow(re) film. The results have been impressive: By switching from tray to flow wrap, the two companies have managed to save 70% of plastic.
Rethink initiative leads to award-winning flow-wrap alternative
The MonoFlow(re) PXC, classified as having “excellent recyclability”, is just one of the successful products developed as part of the Schur Flexibles rethink initiative. In collaboration with its customers, the packaging manufacturer rethinks existing solutions and replaces them with sustainable, holistic packaging concepts. The MonoFlow(re) PXC is a highly transparent, fully recyclable high barrier PP flow-wrap film. It is ideal for sensitive products such as fresh meat but also suitable for cheese or fresh pasta. By switching from conventional tray or thermoformed packaging to MonoFlow(re), manufacturers can save up to 70% of plastic. The final packaging is characterised by lower weight and less use of plastic. This optimises energy consumption and space requirements during manufacture, storage and transport. The packaging also provides unrestricted performance: oxygen and water vapour barriers of different levels are possible, and with its wide sealing range, it can be processed efficiently and reliably on existing flow-wrap packaging lines. A masterly finish - using flexo, gravure or digital printing - ensures an eye-catching presentation at the point of sale.