RUF Adopts Koehler Paper Barrier Solution for Recyclable Porridge Packaging

RUF Lebensmittelwerk KG has introduced paper-based packaging for its porridge products using Koehler Paper’s “Koehler NexPlus® Seal Pure MOB,” marking a shift toward more sustainable packaging materials.

The flexible barrier paper is heat-sealable and incorporates integrated oil barriers, making it suitable for dry food applications such as porridge. It is designed to provide product protection while meeting sustainability requirements, with recyclability confirmed by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi), enabling processing within existing paper recycling systems.

The new packaging solution was developed jointly by RUF Lebensmittelwerk KG and Koehler Paper to align with product performance needs and sustainability targets. By transitioning to paper-based materials, RUF aims to reduce plastic use, support circular economy practices, and comply with regulatory requirements under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

The companies presented the packaging at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. According to Martina Baumann, Packaging Procurement Team Leader at RUF, the change enables progress toward sustainability goals while maintaining product quality and processing performance. Koehler Paper representative Stefan Sinning said the solution combines functionality, recyclability, and brand visibility.

The material is part of Koehler Paper’s NexFlex® range of flexible packaging papers, developed to replace plastic in packaging through recyclable barrier paper solutions. The portfolio includes coated and uncoated papers for various applications across food and non-food sectors, with recyclability also verified by the Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS).

Koehler Group, a Germany-based specialty paper manufacturer founded in 1807, reported annual revenue of approximately €1.1 billion and employs around 2,500 people across production sites in Europe and the United States.