Biochem Optimizes Packaging Size to Reduce Material Waste.

Optimized paper sacks reduce excess packaging space and cut annual material use by 27 metric tons.

Lohne, Germany – August 20, 2026 – Biochem, an international animal nutrition company specializing in feed additives and dietary supplements, today announced a structural optimization of its paper sack packaging. Implemented in the first quarter of 2026, the updated packaging dimensions align directly with product volumes, effectively eliminating unnecessary air space and improving overall handling efficiency.

Based on 2025 consumption data, this change is estimated to reduce annual usage by about 16 metric tons of paper and 11 metric tons of foil. The tighter, more compact sacks improve pallet stability during transport and maximize freight space utilization. Because these material savings are structural, unit efficiency gains will scale proportionally to future production volume growth.

“Optimizing our packaging aligns directly with our corporate values of sustainability and quality,” said Marika Ayecke-Thun, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Biochem. “By changing the physical dimensions of our sacks, we are tackling material waste at the source while simultaneously enhancing the transport efficiency and handling safety of our products for our partners worldwide.”

“Resource efficiency remains an operational standard across our organization,” added Marika Ayecke-Thun, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Biochem. “Every workflow across our supply chain is subject to continuous review. These optimizations ensure that as our global footprint expands, our environmental footprint per unit continues to shrink.”

The optimized packaging design is now in full production at Biochem's manufacturing facility in Lohne, Germyn, with updated units rolling out to international markets.