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We are nominated - 1362 participants from 40 countries applied for the 10th anniversary edition of the Green Product Award. After a review under the aspects of design, innovation & sustainability, the best submissions were nominated. Our reusable system eatTAINABLE is one of the nominees in the packaging category! 

France's catering industry is undergoing a radical change: Since January 1, 2025, the new EGAlim law prohibits the use of plastic containers for cooking, transporting, heating and serving food in school and university catering as well as in pediatric and maternity wards. Thousands of establishments have had to completely change their approach because the more than one billion meals served each year were previously mostly served in disposable plastic containers. Rieber's stainless steel reusable system "GNauto" is helping the neighboring country to meet the new legal requirements and at the same time overcome the key challenges facing the industry.

With the introduction of the PFAS-free multislide^® DURAPEK^® coating, Rieber is taking an important step towards a more sustainable future. Since April 2024, we have been relying on an innovative, environmentally friendly solution that combines the highest quality, safety and efficiency. Find out more about the advantages of this pioneering technology and how it contributes to a better environment and safer products.

This report compares the CO₂ emissions of reusable GN containers made of stainless steel and Green Steel with conventional plastic disposable packaging. The results show which packaging solutions are more sustainable in the long term and how their environmental impact develops over several usage cycles. The aim is to create a sound basis for decisions on the use of more environmentally friendly packaging in the food and catering sectors.

At Asia's leading industry trade fair, Rieber presented space-saving GNauto containers, sustainable solutions for vacuuming and sous-vide cooking, as well as optimized cooking stations. Our innovations impressed with their efficiency, sustainability and connectivity.

Our QR code with the GS1 Digital Link Standard links comprehensive information about the entire food supply chain and can thus be made available to the various process managers in a targeted manner. This makes our GN system web-enabled, because the GS1 Digital Link Standard connects the GS1 identity - such as a GTIN - with the web. With this new standard, various information about a physical unit can be made available flexibly via a single link. And this for consumers as well as all partners in the supply chain and retailers.

Efficiency, quality, and sustainability – these core values shape modern gastronomy and are at the heart of our products. With innovative technology and resource-efficient processes, we are setting new standards for community catering. Discover our three latest innovations now and actively shape the future of gastronomy!

Rieber GmbH & Co. KG has digitized its showroom at the company headquarters in Reutlingen, Swabia, into a virtual 360° tour. It includes numerous product and user information, as well as images, links, and videos. This allows customers from all over the world to explore the Rieber portfolio interactively, anytime and anywhere. 

With our new watertight lid featuring an integrated Fresh-Membrane, fresh produce such as pre-cut salads and ready-to-eat products can be optimally stored, transported, and dispensed in the GN container reusable system. The advantages over plastic bags are clear: no packaging waste, significantly extended shelf life, freshness, and quality of the food preserved due to the special Fresh-Membrane allowing perfect exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Additionally, the hygienic stainless steel has antibacterial properties, minimizing germ formation. Furthermore, sensitive and water-containing fresh products in the robust GN system are protected from daylight and physical stress such as pressure and friction. This ensures freshness without plastic, waste, or transferring.