How is Schär reducing plastic packaging and improving sustainability?

At Schär, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and shelf life.
We continuously evaluate new technologies and packaging solutions to support our sustainability goals. Our efforts focus on reducing packaging size and thickness, improving logistics and inventory management, and increasing the use of recyclable materials.
Currently, 61% of our products use recyclable packaging, and our ambition is to reach 100% recyclable packaging in the coming years.
Some of the initiatives we have already implemented include:

Mastro Panettiere Classico: We removed the plastic tray and reduced the overall pack size, resulting in a 38% reduction in plastic.
Biscuit range: We switched to paper packaging across the entire Schär biscuit range, achieving a 65% reduction in plastic per pack, equivalent to saving approximately 18 tons of plastic each year.

These changes contribute to an overall reduction of around 15% in our annual plastic consumption.
Because our products are made without preservatives, our packaging must provide effective protection against damage, maintain freshness throughout the product's shelf life, and prevent gluten cross-contamination. Any packaging changes are therefore carefully assessed to ensure they continue to meet these essential requirements.
Beyond packaging, sustainability is embedded throughout our business. We support biodiversity through sustainable farming practices, promote the cultivation of minor crops, invest in renewable energy sources such as solar power, and work continuously to reduce our carbon footprint through more efficient logistics.