Cofresco Institute

Approach and Standards

The internationally oriented Cofresco Institute was founded in 2001 to further research and development in household packaging and continuously improve the quality of Cofresco products.

Research for the Cofresco Institute is dedicated to the following key aspects:

• Health and Safety
• Freshness and Taste
• Responsible Waste Management
• Sustainability
• Simplicity

The Institute affords Cofresco a clear advantage in terms of quality, technology and design, making the company an innovation driver in the market.

Within the overarching Cofresco Institute, Cofresco has its own innovation division, which is recognized by results such as a patented embossing process and the scientifically proven properties of the vegetable bag.

The International Trend and Consumer Research department is also a part of the Cofresco Institute.

Exchange with Experts

The Cofresco Forum serves as the physical communication platform of the Cofresco Institute.

The Cofresco Forum enables a permanent scientific dialogue within a diverse network of experts in research and economics. The forum topics are multifaceted and correspond with the key research areas of the Cofresco Institute. They range from sustainability and health to legal regulations for waste disposal and nutrition in relation to packaging. Preparation and storage as well as innovative packaging materials und technologies are also thematically addressed.

In this way, the Cofresco Forum further facilitates knowledge transfer through a scientific dialogue. It drives innovative and effective Cofresco Institute projects, which continue to develop high-quality, sustainable and relevant product solutions for the future.