Perlen Papier launches Pulpex fibre bottle in Germany
Perlen Papier has begun marketing Pulpex-technology fibre bottles in Germany, holding exclusive production rights for southern Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. The moulded-paper-fibre bottles, lined with a food-safe plastic-free barrier, target still beverages, dairy, oils, wine, spirits and cosmetics with shelf lives over 24 months. Perlen Papier is evaluating local production at its Perlen site in Switzerland from end 2027.
Why this mattersA Swiss-produced paper-fibre bottle gives German and Alpine brand owners a lower-carbon alternative to glass and PET, with production planned close to a key European market.
- Perlen Papier holds exclusive Pulpex production rights for southern Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
- Bottles are available in 300ml, 500ml and 750ml, with plans to extend to 200-1,000ml.
- Cradle-to-gate CO2 footprint is about 90% lower than glass and 30% lower than PET, per the company.
- Bottles offer shelf life of more than 24 months depending on application.
- Perlen Papier is assessing production at its Perlen, Switzerland site starting end of 2027.
- The fibre body is moulded from cellulose fibres via a wet-forming process, without adhesives.