Delivering premium soft cheese in recyclable paper packaging with Fromagerie Milleret

FROMAGERIE MILLERET: CONSCIOUS QUALITY

Since 1921, the famous cheese-producing region of Franche-Comté in France has been home to the Milleret family’s famous fromagerie. Three generations later, the dairy company uses 83 million litres of milk per year – all from within a 30km area – to produce some of France’s favourite soft cheeses.

With quality of product and respect for the environment at the heart of the brand, finding a more sustainable packaging option that would preserve their delicate Ortolan BIO and Le Brie Baron cheese was essential.

A 30 YEAR PARTNERSHIP

Amcor's long partnership with Milleret has resulted in new packaging for two of their key brands using Amcor AmFiber™ Matrix, a recyclable paper-based wrap that addresses two key challenges in the soft cheese industry: product ripening and recyclability.

By improving moisture exchange, AmFiber™ Matrix enables better control over the ripening process, ultimately leading to a more consistent flavor and texture of the cheese. As a result, customers can always expect the creamy taste they desire, without any additional costs or investments.

To ensure a seamless switch, Amcor's Barbezieux center of excellence for soft cheese packaging, in southwestern France, played a crucial role. The experienced dairy team there has worked for over 30 years with Fromagerie Milleret, guaranteeing the highest level of product quality and satisfaction.

SUSTAINABLE CREDIBILITY

Amcor’s AmFiber™ Matrix packaging is a more sustainable solution and has been certified as recycle-ready in many countries with established paper streams, including Milleret’s key markets of Germany through Cyclos- HTP, Italy through Aticelca 501/2019, and – of course – France via CEREC.

Additionally, its paper look and feel appeals to consumers seeking natural, authentic, and artisanal dairy products. All things considered, there was every reason to switch to paper.