SIG carton packs offer a best-in-class carbon footprint based on their high share of renewable raw materials and their light weight
Riedel, the leading juice producer in the Netherlands, continues to drive innovation in sustainable packaging by transitioning its Van de Boom syrup range from metal cans into SIG carton packs made of the packaging material SIG Terra Forest-based polymers. 95 per cent of this SIG carton packaging material is forest-based – including polymers linked to forest-based renewable materials via a mass balance system.
All three key raw materials of the packaging material come from certified responsible sources via mass-balance systems: paperboard is from FSC-certified forests and other controlled sources; forest-based renewable polymers are certified according to ISCC PLUS; and an ultra-thin layer of aluminum which protects against light and oxygen is covered by ASI (Aluminium Stewardship Initiative) certification. It reduces the already low carbon footprint of standard SIG packaging material further by up to -43 per cent, as a result of the substitution of fossil polymers with mass-balanced forest-based polymers made from tall oil – a by-product of paper manufacturing. They are a move away from conventional fossil-based polymers.
Compared to other packaging substrates, e.g. made purely from metal or plastic, SIG carton packs offer a best-in-class carbon footprint based on their high share of renewable raw materials and their light weight.
The move from cans to cartons underscores Riedel’s strong commitment to reducing its environmental footprint by progressively converting the majority of its portfolio into SIG carton packs. Beyond the packaging evolution, Riedel ensures that its fruit syrups maintain their exceptional quality. The syrups contain 85 per cent fruit – according to Riedel, the highest fruit content in the Dutch syrup market. Now, with no added sugars, they offer a healthier choice for consumers. In addition to the fruit syrups, Riedel is introducing unique green iced tea syrups in two fruity flavors in aseptic cartons, boasting reduced sugar content and fewer calories.