Innovation, Circular Economy, Recycling

K3® r100 on the rise in Europe

23.01.2025 | 2 min read

Fabian Grabner

The K3^® r100 packaging solution from Greiner Packaging has proven to be a trendsetter in various European markets. Below, we will show how leading food manufacturers are using this innovative packaging technology to advance their sustainability goals and meet their customers’ high expectations.

Packaging facts about the following success stories:
Technology: Thermoforming | Decoration: K3^® r100 | Material: PP

Symington's (UK) – A focus on recyclability

Symington’s, a major food producer in the UK, is the first company in the region to use the K3^® r100 packaging solution. This packaging enables remarkable recyclability, as the cardboard wrap automatically separates from the plastic cup when the packaging is disposed of in the waste process. This simple and effective separation greatly simplifies the recycling process, resulting in a higher rate of recycling and a reduced environmental footprint. This underscores Symington’s commitment to a more sustainable future.

Almost like magic

Greiner Packaging has developed a solution in which cardboard wraps and plastic cups separate themselves from each other. This makes sorting of the materials and, in the next step, recycling much easier, which is why the packaging solution has been awarded excellent recyclability.

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Olma & Unilever (CZ) – Self-separating packaging and creative design options

Dessert specialists Olma and Unilever use K3^® r100 packaging for its Cavalier and Carte d’Or brands. This packaging solution boasts self-separating technology and a wide range of graphic design options. The internal printing of the K3® r100 cups enables improved consumer communication and gives the products an appealing design on the shelf. The Cavalier line from Olma also features elegant embossing and a high-quality appearance. The combination of sustainability and creative design possibilities makes the K3^® r100 technology ideal for Olma.

Hemme (DE) – Sustainability as part of corporate philosophy

Hemme Milch GmbH & Co. KG in Germany now uses the K3^® r100 cup, packaging that aligns perfectly with the company’s philosophy. Hemme Milch attaches great importance to environmentally friendly production methods, and the K3^® r100 packaging ideally complements these efforts. The innovative combination of cardboard and plastic allows the company to reduce its environmental impact and extend the shelf-life of its products, helping to reduce food waste. This sustainable packaging solution reflects Hemme Milch’s values while supporting its commitment to quality and environmental awareness.