Sustainable Coffee POD Solutions
Service. Solutions. Sustainability.
Approach
ENJOYING DELICIOUS COFFEE WITHOUT COMPROMISE
We at PACCOR constantly evolve our technologies and materials, to create coffee capsules that minimize waste and maximize the taste of the product.
Our priority is to preserve the delicious taste of freshly roasted beans in just one pod, because nothing is more important than protecting the incomparable flavor of coffee. Our high-performance, sustainable coffee capsules prevent contamination of the coffee by oxygen or moisture and ensure a safe heating process – and they are recyclable, too.
"Reinventing the coffee capsule – this was our goal when we first started developing our sustainable, high-barrier, PP single-serve coffee pods. Four years of research led to a unique material structure that is compostable and therefore not only protects the flavor of freshly roasted coffee beans, but also our planet."
Koke Pursals, Managing Director at PACCOR Iberia EDV
More taste, less waste
As a signatory to the New Plastic Global Commitment, we want 100% of plastic packaging to be safely reused, recycled, or composted. Therefore, we did not just develop another single-serve pod solution, but instead started a compostable coffee capsules revolution. Thanks to our innovative materials engineering team, our capsules provide a great aroma barrier and can be recycled easily.
Sustainability
Leading the transition towards sustainable coffee pods
Everyone should be able to taste the wonderful aroma of homemade coffee – without having to feel bad about the environmental impact. Thanks to our compostable pods, our customers don't have to compromise on their choice of coffee – they can just sit back and enjoy.
Turning challenges into solutions
At PACCOR, we find solutions that are driving the shift towards a sustainable circular economy within the packaging industry. Working with numerous partners along our value chain, we are developing innovative, forward-thinking packaging solutions on behalf of future generations. Learn more about our latest achievements.
PP for pods
The material we use most often for our pods is PP (polypropylene). Due to the larger number of municipal programs that support PP recycling, this plastic material was identified to replace PS (polystyrene).
Post-consumer recycling
Our experts have developed a PP material structure that can be recycled in a material recovery facility (MRF) based on material density, which allows it to float. Plastics that float retain their value for sale by recycling companies as post-consumer recycled (PCR).
Circular Solutions
Our manufacturing systems are designed for circularity. This is why we are able to reuse at least 98% of in-process recycled PP material today.
Compostable nespresso pod
Our innovative team has developed compostable material options for single-serve pods. The first of our products to be offered in a compostable version is the Nespresso® compatible capsule. Combined with compostable lids, filters, and coffee grounds, the PACCOR pod is completely compostable after use.
More options to come
To offer our customers sustainable packaging solutions, we are currently developing compostable material options for K-CUP® and Dolce Gusto® compatible pods, which will be available commercially soon.
Our commitment
As a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, we are committed to eliminating plastic waste and the associated environmental pollution in a sustainable way. We will ensure that 100% of plastic packaging can be easily and safely reused, recycled, or composted by 2025. This is an important aspect of our sustainability strategy
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our products
Different tastes, different shapes
High-quality coffee options demand outstanding packaging solutions. Our single-serve capsules are designed for high performance while being compatible with various single-serve brewing systems. Thanks to our variety of capsules, we are the only producer on the market who is able to offer a wide range of capsule solutions for different machines, ensuring an exceptional consumer experience and protecting the delicious flavor and aroma of your brand.
With PACCOR as your partner, you can choose between three different capsule designs:
Polypropylene k-cup Compatible
Our PP K-CUP compatible solution meets or exceeds market performance specifications for shelf life and sustainability. It runs with great consistency and efficiency in high-speed fill-and-seal equipment.
RECYCLABLE & COMPOSTABLE NESPRESSO™ COMPATIBLE
Our Nespresso™ compatible capsule has outstanding low leakage during brewing and produces excellent coffee. We can supply both: Recyclable PP barrier capsules and compostable barrier capsules offering a long shelf life and high sustainability performance.
RECYCLABLE DOLCE GUSTO® COMPATIBLE
Our capsules for use with Dolce Gusto® machines possess outstanding low leakage during brewing and can be used for coffee and other beverages such as chocolate, latte macchiato, and many more. Its recyclable PP barrier ensures a long shelf life and high sustainability performance.
Protecting your products
with expertise in coffee packaging
k-cup Compatible
Our mission: to produce high-quality cups from a more sustainable PP material. Our development and innovation team, in collaboration with our industry-leading technology partners, has created and installed two state-of-the-art inline systems for pellet-to-pod production. Our capsules are a breakthrough when it comes to sustainability.
Features & Benefits
- Best-in-class protection against oxygen to preserve the flavor and aroma of your product
- State-of-the-art technology for precise control of 7-layer high-barrier structure to extend shelf life
- Closed-loop system through continuous recycling 100% of plastic material used in the process to achieve sustainability goals
- Consistent, high-speed thermoforming with cut-in-place die-cut technology to ensure quality and performance on all filling lines
- Industry's most automated forming systems to increase efficiency and reduce human interaction to protect food safety
PACCOR is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by KEURIG® OR K -CUP®. KEURIG® an d K-CUP® are registered trademarks of KEURIG® DR. PEPPER.
Protecting your products
with expertise in coffee packaging
Nespresso™ Compatible
Our Nespresso™ compatible pod solutions have many benefits: The recyclable material combinations provide consistent quality and enable high-performance production. We have developed two sustainable packaging solutions: The Industrial Compostable PBAT-based solution has already been launched, and a unique Home Compostable solution will be introduced soon. The rPP based solution will be launched soon.
Features & Benefits
- State-of-the-art technology for precise control of 7-layer thin-gauge sheet structure
- Excellent oxygen barrier properties
- Consistent, high-speed thermoforming
- Automatic stacking, transport, and packaging of finished pods
- Rigidity and stiffness thanks to PBAT material, which is both industrially and home compostable
- Oxygen and aroma barrier provided by compostable PEVOH offers perfect protection and preservation of your coffee
- Extended product shelf life of up to 18 months
Nespresso™ and Dolce Gusto® are registered trademarks of Société des Produits Nestle S.A
Protecting your products
with expertise in coffee packaging
Dolce Gusto® Capsule Compatible
The combination of recyclable material, design, and excellent performance makes our coffee capsules truly unique within the coffee capsule market. In 2020 we also began providing a Dolce Gusto® compatible solution in PP barrier. In addition, we have been developing a more sustainable solution based on rPP combined with EVOH. A Post-Industrial Recycled rPP or Post-Consumer Recycled rPP solution will be launched soon.
- State-of-the-art technology for precise control of 7-layer thin gauge sheet structure
- Excellent oxygen barrier properties
- Consistent, high-speed thermoforming
- Automatic stacking, transport, and packaging of finished pods
- Rigidity and stiffness thanks to PBAT material, which is both industrially and home compostable
- Oxygen and aroma barrier provided by compostable EVOH offers perfect protection and preservation of your coffee
- Extended product shelf life
PACCOR is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nespresso™ or Dolce Gusto®.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR SUSTAINABLE COFFEE PODS
Together with our long-standing partners from around the world, we have developed sustainable coffee capsule solutions designed to provide premium protection, taste, and aroma. Read more about our products and materials in our coffee booklet. Please find a printable version of our coffee booklet in our Media Library/Publications.