The Power of Smart Cheese Packaging
At Oerlemans, our specialists fully understand the specific demands cheese places on its packaging, , whether it’s traditional or plant-based. From product protection and shelf-life extension to controlled ripening and strong shelf appeal, the right packaging solution plays a crucial role in both product quality and commercial success.
Which barrier properties are required? How can packaging influence the ripening process? And how can packaging not only protect the product but also strengthen branding and drive sales? At Oerlemans, we have carefully considered all of these questions. Based on our expertise, we translate our insights into tailor-made, application-specific packaging solutions for every type of cheese, including vegan options.
Would you like to significantly reduce your cheese ripening time while preserving – or even enhancing – flavor and quality? With our specialized films and controlled packaging conditions, this is possible. Practical example: hard or semi-hard cheese with the flavor profile of 12 months of maturation, achieved in just 3 months. This solution has been successfully tested and validated by the Fraunhofer Institute.
OTC Test Centre
Innovation only creates value when it can be tested quickly and reliably. That is why OPACKGROUP, including Oerlemans, established the OTC Test Centre. Here, cheese producers can test new and more sustainable packaging solutions without interrupting their production process.
As part of the OPACKGROUP Technology Centre, the OTC Test Centre focuses on key cheese packaging applications such as thermoforming, vacuum packaging, flow wrapping, and shrink wrapping, enabling producers to validate quality, shelf life, sustainability, and efficiency before market implementation.
Sustainability
Sustainability is equally important. Recyclability is not an afterthought but a core part of our innovation strategy. Oerlemans is a pioneer in recyclable packaging solutions, holds multiple certifications, and continuously invests in improving recyclability and advancing the circular economy.
Smart cheese packaging is a strategic growth lever. It can reduce ripening time, preserve flavor, extend shelf life, strengthen branding, and support sustainability goals — all at once. At Oerlemans, we turn proven expertise into measurable results.
Ready to unlock the full commercial potential of your cheese? Let’s start the conversation.
