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title: "Packaging"
date: 2026-07-28
author: "Sanni Jussila"
featured_image: "https://cdn-wp.valio.fi/valio-wp-network/2026/07/IMG_2747-2560x1440px.webp"
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# Packaging

# Packaging





Packaging plays a key role in resource efficiency and waste prevention. The most important function of packaging is to protect the product and ensure its safety and shelf life. This also helps prevent food waste. We want to conserve natural resources and are actively developing packaging solutions that are made from renewable or recycled materials and are suitable for the circular economy.

In a company the size of Valio, packaging plays a key role in resource efficiency and waste prevention.





## Packaging development at Valio

  [![](https://cdn-wp.valio.fi/valio-wp-network/2026/07/34821-Valio-juustoherkut-juustopakkaus-1200x630px-1000x630.webp)

### Functions of packaging

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 ](https://www.valio.com/sustainability/production-chain/packaging/functions/)   [![](https://www.valio.fi/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn-wp.valio.fi/valio-wp-network/2026/08/BrandPhoto_Valio_COMPLETE_8486_2100x1400-1000x1000.jpg)

### Significant packaging actions

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 ](https://www.valio.com/sustainability/production-chain/packaging/development/)   [![](https://www.valio.fi/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn-wp.valio.fi/valio-wp-network/2026/08/kaytetyt_pakkaukset_rgb-1000x1000.jpg)

### Questions and answers about packaging

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 ](https://www.valio.com/sustainability/production-chain/packaging/questions-answers/)  









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> The most important function of packaging is to protect the product and ensure its safety and shelf life. This also helps prevent food waste.
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> ![](https://www.valio.fi/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn-wp.valio.fi/valio-wp-network/2026/08/2643_600x1600px-579x1536.png)

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