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Sonoco is pleased to partner with Kotányi GmbH – an Austrian family-owned company with over 140 years of experience in the world of spices. Together, they are setting new standards in quality and sustainability by combining innovative packaging solutions with high-quality herbs and spice blends. The new spice range is being launched in Sonoco’s GreenCan® packaging, highlighting the brand’s commitment to sustainability.
Founded in 1881, Kotányi GmbH has been offering fine spices and herbs from all around the world and is now one of the leading international suppliers of fine spices and seasonings mixtures. With over 4500 seasoning products, Kotányi helps enhance customers’ culinary experiences. The company’s dedication to quality and innovation has solidified its position as a market leader in Austria, with its product ranges including chili varieties, paprika, other spices, seasoning mixes and pepper varieties, among others.
The latest launch from Kotányi reflects the evolving preferences of today’s consumer and includes a selection of meticulously crafted mixes such as: Cool Chick, Little Italy, Potato Party, Wonder Wok, Curry Crush, Avocado Love and more. The contemporary flavours cater to growing fusion trends and aim to engage younger target audiences, further achieved by the fun and modern label designs. These mixtures are perfect for a variety of vegan and non-vegan recipes, and Sonoco’s GreenCan® solution plays a crucial role in this commitment, offering a robust, practical, and widely recyclable packaging alternative, with an integrated paper lid.
This launch in Sonoco GreenCan® solution aligns with the objectives of the EU Green Deal, namely embracing a life-cycle approach to circularity. This sustainable launch has received positive feedback from retailers across Europe, who recognise the innovation in both the product and its packaging. Sonoco’s GreenCan® ensures that the packaging is not only functional, but also environmentally responsible, with the can body and lid made from 94% paper, including 69% recycled paper. The remaining 6% consists of the barrier protection.
Alexandra Mayr, Marketing Manager at Kotányi, stated: “Sustainability is a core principle embedded in all our processes at Kotányi. For this latest product launch, Sonoco’s GreenCan® was the clear choice for our packaging – aligning perfectly with our environmental values. The innovative flavours in this new range were specifically developed for a younger audience in mind. Combined with GreenCan’s high paper content, they underscore our brand’s mission: our innovation shapes your enjoyment.
We’ve already received highly positive feedback from retailers, who have praised both the sustainable concept and the appealing design of the product and its packaging. We look forward to the market’s broader response and are committed to continuing our successful collaboration with Sonoco.”
Axel Tesson, Sales Manager for Sonoco Consumer Europe, added: “Our partnership with Kotányi signals our commitment to providing the ideal sustainable solutions that reinforce brands’ visions. Our GreenCan® solution reflects Kotányi’s environmental responsibility without compromising high-quality packaging for the customer. We are delighted to be part of this sustainable journey with Kotányi and look forward to what the future brings.”
Kotányi’s new spice range launched in Austria in May 2025 and will be available in Germany from July 2025 onwards.