May 12, 2022

A newly packaged classic

Nearly everyone in Germany has heard the slogan "Nichts geht über Bärenmarke“ (nothing beats Bärenmarke). We say: nothing beats Bärenmarke in a Pure-Pak® beverage carton. This is why we are absolutely delighted that Hochwald Foods GmbH has decided to relaunch their popular family brand in our sustainable packaging and has chosen our expertise in aseptic filling and for customer service. It's a collaboration that looks set to be as strong as a bear!

Relaunch in Pure-Pak®

Hochwald Foods GmbH has switched the packaging of its Bärenmarke products with long shelf life to Pure-Pak® beverage cartons.
Since April, Bärenmarke milk in both fat content levels is available in our 1-litre Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic with Pure-Twist Optima closure including one-step opening. Iced coffee, cocoa and the barista milk launched last year will follow shortly.
By switching to our Pure-Pak®, Hochwald sharpens the profile of the Bärenmarke brand, giving it a more modern look.
Bärenmarke Produktlinie Elopak Eiskaffee

Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic

The winner of numerous consumer tests offers long-lasting products in milk, milk alternatives and juice, a modern, high-quality and sustainable appearance as well as an improved presence at the POS.

Did you know?

Bärenmarke's very first product, condensed milk, was launched on the German market in 1912 – a real innovation at the time.
In the early days, the condensed milk was also used as baby food – until 1992, the brand logo still displayed a mother bear giving her baby bear a bottle.
Accompanied by the slogan “Nothing beats Bärenmarke”, the Bärenmarke bear made its first screen appearance in 1957 – and has become a true advertising icon
With a brand awareness of 96%, Bärenmarke is one of the best-known brands in Germany.

Setting standards: E-PS120A aseptic filling machine

For the filling of their product range, Hochwald uses our E-PS120A aseptic filling machine, which offers a number of advantages:
Up to 12,000 packs per hour for a wide range of products, carton sizes and gable top carton formats
Fully automatic cleaning system of the aseptic chamber
Up to 96 hours production interval
Quick change of blanks and sizes
Open and transparent design for easy access to all line components
Depalettising using the Elopak Blank Loading System (EBL), an autonomous robotic system.
Mostly automatic opening of the outer packaging and contact-free feeding of blanks into the machine.
Pallet change only required every 90 minutes.

A one-stop solution: the Elopak Production Service

The E-PS120A aseptic filling machine at the new production site in Hochwald in Mechernich is operated by our Elopak personnel, who are responsible for all technical tasks – including quality assurance, maintenance and spare parts management.

Discover more advantages of our aseptic packaging system

“Elopak provided us with highly professional support from planning to commissioning. Thanks to cutting edge filling technology, we will be able to react even more flexibly to market changes and open up new sales markets in the future.”
Detlef Latka, Detlef Latka, Managing Director of Hochwald Foods GmbH
„In addition to maximum flexibility in packaging design and filling technology, our Elopak Production Service also offers our customers a central contact person on site who takes care of all matters relating to technology, production, personnel and maintenance. And, of course, we also guarantee quick access to employees with many years of experience and specialists in the international Elopak network at all times.“
Michael Oppenheimer, Head of Sales Germany at Elopak 
The Bridge S.R.L, Italy
Product:
Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic

The Bridge S.R.L. is launching Veg Egg, its first plant-based egg alternative, in a 500ml Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic package on the Italian market. Veg Egg combines taste and sustainability and is in line with the trend toward plant-based nutrition. The fully recyclable Elopak packaging also offers convenience and environmental benefits.

SILL Enterprises, France
Product:
Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic

SILL Enterprises has launched an apple juice in a 1000ml Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic carton in natural brown board under the Auchan brand in France. The apples come from Brittany and are free from pesticide residues. The natural brown board carton causes 92 percent less CO₂ than a glass bottle and ensures a sustainable brand profile.

Malo Dairy, France
Product:
Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic

In February 2025, dairy company Malo Dairy launched UHT milk in 1000ml Pure-Pak® Sense cartons on the French market for the first time under the Lait de Bretagne brand. Made from milk from grass-fed cows and filled on an Elopak aseptic filling line installed in 2024, Malo Dairy is setting an example for quality and sustainability.

Coop, Denmark
Product:
Pure-Pak® Natural Brown Board

Coop Denmark is setting new standards in sustainability: its own-brand yogurts are now available in 1000ml Pure-Pak® Natural Brown Board with Easy Opening. This means that Coop will be getting rid of around six million caps per year, saving 17 tons of plastic and 48 tons of CO₂ annually.