The Future of Cheese Maturation: Sustainable Packaging Solutions from MBM

For three generations, MBM innovations GmbH has been a trusted partner to the international cheese industry. With its proven and innovative VSM® vacuum packaging machines, the largest dairies in Europe – as well as global food manufacturers – rely on the expertise of the family-owned company based in Augsburg, Germany.

For more than 50 years, MBM’s atmospheric vacuum system has set the industry standard for optimal and resource-efficient cheese maturation. The system ensures a gentle yet highly effective vacuum process, delivering decisive benefits – especially for sensitive products like cheese. Beyond maximum product safety and quality, it stands out for its user-friendly operation and sustainable efficiency.

Thanks to specially designed suction nozzles, the evacuation takes place directly inside the bag. Even with large formats, moist packaging surfaces, or thin and eco-friendly films – including monomaterials – the VSM® vacuum station with its dual-sided impulse sealing technology guarantees a reliable, wrinkle-free seal.

One of the key advantages: the VSM® system saves between 36% and 50% energy compared to conventional vacuum systems – equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of an average four-person household. This is made possible by compact vacuum pumps, energy-efficient impulse sealing, and the elimination of fresh water for cooling. No preheating or continuously heated plates are required, reducing energy consumption while simultaneously increasing machine availability.

In addition, MBM solutions actively contribute to CO₂ reduction and sustainability in cheese packaging by:

• Minimizing product, material, and resource waste
• Reducing slicing loss by up to 3%
• Offering durable, high-availability machinery
• Optimizing single-bag processes to reduce film waste
• Enabling the use of ultra-thin packaging films without compromising product protection

“Our mission is to promote sustainability across the entire value chain – from the design of our packaging machines to the packaging process at our customers’ facilities,” explains Managing Director Bernd Mayer.

With this philosophy, MBM innovations GmbH combines sustainable packaging with the highest product quality – setting new standards for the future of cheese maturation and food packaging solutions worldwide.