On paper, removing plastic from food packaging sounds like a great idea. In real life, however, it’s not that simple. Plastic plays a key role in preserving food, helping to protect it, extend its shelf life, and reduce food waste. That's why our goal isn't to eliminate it, but to make it more sustainable through solutions designed for circularity, recyclability, and reduced environmental impact.
Our flexible films and vacuum pouches help preserve product quality, reduce resource consumption, and simplify end-of-life management.
Mono-material packaging represents one of the most important developments on the path toward a circular economy. Unlike structures made from different materials, mono-material packaging is designed using predominantly a single material family, significantly simplifying collection, sorting, and recycling.
Thanks to structures designed to offer both high product protection and recyclability, mono PE is a strategic choice for companies looking to prepare for the future challenges of food packaging.
Amilen® PEx is our polyethylene-based coextruded film, designed for compatibility with recycling streams. With an 11-layer PE/EVOH/PE structure, it delivers a high oxygen barrier and extended shelf life, and withstands thermal treatments up to 90°C for 2 hours — ideal for in-pack pasteurization as well.
Its strength lies in the balance between performance and circularity: the EVOH barrier provides the protection needed for perishable products, while PE enables compatibility with mechanical recycling streams. The material is certified as recyclable by the cyclos-HTP Institute.
Combilen® PEx is our polyethylene-based laminated filmfor top and flowpack applications, designed to achieve high recyclability performance. Thanks to its PE/EVOH/PE structure, it delivers a high oxygen barrier, extended shelf life, and resistance to thermal treatments up to 90°C for 2 hours — suitable for both vacuum and MAP packaging, as well as pasteurized foods.
Beyond its protective performance, it stands out for excellent machinability and printability (sandwich printing), making it versatile across different packaging lines. The material is certified as recyclable by the cyclos-HTP Institute.
EasyVac® PEx is the first recyclable mono PE vacuum pouch, developed in partnership with Dow and Kuraray. It is the smart choice for food producers who want proven performance, cost efficiency, and sustainable packaging that is ready for the future:
same value, same price
easy to recycle
extended shelf life
reduced carbon footprint
The European regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly toward models increasingly focused on circularity and packaging recyclability. The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) is the most concrete reference point in this transition, with binding recyclability requirements coming into effect in the coming years.
Sustainability doesn't depend only on the material used, but also on how the packaging is designed. Mono-material solutions are developed to be compatible with existing mechanical recycling streams, facilitating raw material recovery and helping reduce waste.
This approach turns packaging from a simple disposable product into a potentially reusable resource within new production cycles, supporting the principles of the circular economy. For food brands, this means adopting a concrete, immediately applicable solution to improve their sustainability profile without compromising packaging quality.
For years, sustainability was perceived as a trade-off in terms of performance, reliability, or cost. Today, innovation in materials and processes makes it possible to adopt more sustainable solutions while maintaining the standards required by the food industry. Modern mono-material structures can guarantee high product protection, packaging integrity, and excellent barrier properties, allowing producers to make the transition to more sustainable packaging without radically changing existing processes.
Not every application requires the same level of protection. For products that need high barrier performance, we offer aluminum-free packaging solutions that combine protection, efficiency, and sustainability.
Thanks to a high-performance formulation with 30% PA, our 11-layer coextruded pouches are ideal for processed meat, dried fruit, confectionery, and powders, including coffee.
Made entirely of plastic, they’re easier to handle in sorting and recycling processes
At only 95/115 µm thick, our films require less material and reduce total packaging volume across the supply chain
Benefit from lower material input and reduced environmental fees (e.g. CONAI in Italy).
Our pouches are ideal for vacuum packaging and pasteurization. They offer optimal protection against moisture, air, and light.
Enjoy more peace of mind during transport and storage, with fewer vacuum leaks.
What if you could get more, using less? With greengauging, you can. This process is commonly known as “downgauging”, but we renamed it to reflect that it’s not simply about cutting down surplus. What we do is reduce the thickness of our packaging while maintaining strength and function.
Greengauging is not a one-size-fits-all solution: it’s a process carefully tailored to each specific product and involving multiple testing to guarantee top-notch performance. What you get as a result is a real edge in terms of resources saved and sustainability achieved.
Greengauging can help you reduce your material consumption by up to 20%, and the environmental taxes that come with it.
Our 11-layer coextruded film with PA/PE resins requires significantly less material while still ensuring consistent residual thickness in critical areas, such as corners. It also requires lower processing temperatures, therefore less energy.
By reducing material waste both during production and after use, and lowering carbon emissions in production and transportation, greengauging helps you align with global sustainability goals and comply with laws and regulations.
"We have been working with Niederwieser for years, and their expertise in downgauging has enhanced our approach to packaging. We achieved a 16% reduction in packaging costs through downgauging, leading to lighter packaging that improved logistics and reduced transportation costs. Our supply chain is now more efficient and agile. We appreciate their commitment to delivering ongoing improvements."
EcoChrome is a sustainable technology that gets you great printed packaging while producing significantly less waste than traditional printing. It runs on modern machines with maximum efficiency and minimum use of solvents and energy. Specifically optimized for recyclability, it supports mono-materials and other recyclable structures, reducing the overall footprint of the printing process.