containers and packaging
At J-Oil Mills, we are working on the development of containers and packaging with the keywords of "environmental friendliness" and "usability/ease of use."
In conjunction with product development, we strive to develop containers that are easy to use and address the concerns of our customers, while also being considerate of the global environment.
In addition, in light of the current situation where the waste plastic problem is becoming more serious, in 2019 we established a packaging committee as an internal cross-organizational organization and established the "Guidelines for Containers and Packaging."
We will continue to work together across the company to strengthen the development of containers and packaging that address social issues.
Developing containers and packaging across the company
Packaging Working Group is organized across the entire company, centering around the packaging materials procurement department and packaging technology department, as well as research and development departments, quality assurance departments (customer consultation offices), Department, and production and logistics departments. We are formulating "Guidelines for Containers and Packaging."
The subcommittee's proposal led to the development of the "Smart Green Pack" (J-OIL MILLS' paper pack series that is environmentally friendly and easy to use). J-OIL MILLS original paper pack developed specifically for edible oils.
Conventional paper carton caps have a shape that makes them prone to oil dripping, but by processing them into our unique shape, we have developed a cap that prevents oil from dripping even in small amounts and makes it easy to pour. Furthermore, the cap has a double (W) structure for large quantities and small quantities, allowing you to choose the amount to pour depending on the purpose.
The side of the paper pack is embossed with a unique shape to make it less slippery and easier to pour. In addition, by laminating an inorganic vapor-deposited film with excellent oxygen barrier properties, it combines the light-shielding properties of paper and prevents oil oxidation, extending the shelf life.
Compared to conventional plastic containers, this paper reduces plastic usage andCO₂emissions (*) and is certified to be made from wood that is the main raw material, harvested, transported, and processed in properly managed forests. We have initiatives to design containers that are environmentally friendly, such as by adopting
(*) Compared to conventional plastic containers of the same capacity, the amount of plastic used is more than 60%, and the amount of CO₂ (carbon dioxide emissions from the container manufacturing to disposal) per 1 kg of oil in the paper pack is 26% or more. Reduction (our calculation)
Collaboration with Ajinomoto Group companies
We jointly procure containers and packaging materials with Ajinomoto Co., Ltd. We collaborate with the Ajinomoto Group to accept and consider new proposals, and conduct joint development with suppliers.
By consolidating these initiatives as part of the Ajinomoto Group, we are working together with our suppliers to resolve issues more quickly.
開発目標
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Environmental response包材の改善・軽量化、廃棄時対応（減容化、分別） |
usability ease of use持ちやすい 注ぎやすい わかりやすい |
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安全衛生、品質確保を前提に、 |
できる限り多くの人が利用しやすい 商品（サービス）の提供を実現する。 |
Smart Green Pack Series
The "Smart Green Pack" series, which was launched in August 2021, uses paper packs for containers, which is rare for oil and fat products, in pursuit of packaging functionality and environmental friendliness.
Food packaging category award
Japan Printing Industry Federation Chairman's Award
*Both awards will be awarded in 2022, and the package is a current image.
Double cap with drip prevention function
(Patent pending, design registered)
The unique "Drip Prevention Function Cap'' of the "Smart Green Pack" series has a curled shape at the tip of the spout to prevent liquid from dripping from the spout, which was issues with paper container for edible oils. This creates a structure that prevents dripping. In addition, we have further improved usability by adding a hinge structure to the double cap, which allows you to change the amount poured depending on the purpose, and which can be opened and closed with one hand.
Improvement and rationalization department
SRP cardboard
With the aim of reducing the burden on customers who handle product stocking and display work, and shortening the time it takes to display products, 
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The outer box of Sarasara® Canola Oil " 350g PETThe outer box of is made of SRP. In addition, there was a risk that the load would be applied to the opening part, causing the body to bulge or break at the perforations, but we developed and introduced a guiding shape that disperses the load during loading. Reduces the bulge of corrugated cardboard and improves distribution issues.
Transport packaging award
Easy opening/display case
To make it easier for customers to work at stores, "
Olive oil", " Olive Oil Extra Versine " 600g UD EcopetThe outer box of is made of SRP, and a 2-way easy-to-open/display case that can be used as an outer box or a display tray has been adopted. *Patent pending
Fresh Keep Pouch (UD Eco Pouch)
In addition to the gas barrier layer of the pouch, this environmentally friendly package uses biomass materials * for the sealant *.
Easy to open even with wet hands
The opening uses a special varnish that has a non-slip effect.
By converting cardboard to SPR *, boxes can be displayed in their entirety, reducing the workload at stores.
Accessible Design Packaging Award
*Sealant: A material that is bonded with heat to form a bag.
*Biomass material: Renewable organic resource.
*SRP: Abbreviation for Shelf Ready Packaging. The packaging is designed so that it can be opened without using a cutter and can be displayed in stores as is.
160g glass bottle
By making the glass bottle lighter than before and reviewing the shape of the bottle, collisions between the bottles are reduced, and partitions in the outer box are no longer required.
Additionally, by making the outer box more compact, we were able to increase loading efficiency by 30%.
Food packaging category award
UD cap series
Since 2004, we have expanded the UD caps we introduced to some products to all Household use containers.
In addition to the Braille treatment on the lid, the shape has been improved to prevent oil from dripping, making it easier to handle.
Food packaging category award
400gUD eco pouch biomass specification
PET made from sugarcane molasses is vapor-deposited* with a barrier and used in pouches.
New creation department
Food packaging category award
*Vaporization: Surface treatment in which inorganic materials such as ceramics are evaporated and attached to the surface of the material.
340g glass bottle
Consideration has been given to ease of holding while maintaining the design of the bottle.
We have reduced the number of partitions on the outer box and streamlined the surrounding packaging materials.
Mio Nemoto Award
Food packaging category award
UD version of bag-in-box (BIB)
"Here handle ®", "Socket handle ®"
In order to improve work efficiency at our customers' stores, we have adopted a package in which the handle is smoothly formed along the flap of Business use BIB*package.
The use of a soft PP band makes it easy to hold, and the material of the tape attached to the outer box has been revised to make it easier to disassemble.
accessible design award
*BIB (Bag in Box): A Business use liquid container that combines cardboard and a plastic inner bag.
*Flap: A term used to refer to the top and bottom lids of cardboard.
400g UD pouch (standing pouch for edible oils)
The container is made with an exquisite curve that makes it easy to hold and a small unevenness treatment called a "Tsubu tsubu Stopper'' to make it easier to hold. By rolling it up, it becomes 1/10 the size, resulting in a significant reduction in waste.
600gUD engineered copet
We reduced the amount of bottle resin used by 20% and adopted plant-based raw materials for the cap seal.
In order to maintain ease of holding even when the contents are low, the entire bottle is made flat, the bottom part is shaped, and a stopper (indentation: finger spot) is provided to prevent it from falling. It also has a spout that makes it easy to adjust the amount of oil.
Tactile Identification Award
1000g Copacx
This is the first edible oils container to use a paper pack that has been certified as an Eco Mark. The outer box is made of recycled paper and is designed to be easily disassembled. The inner bag can be folded up and thrown away. The handle of the paper pack is recessed to make it easier to hold, and the embossed finish makes it less slippery. Environmentally friendly soybean oil ink is used for printing.
Japan Star Award
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
Improvement and rationalization department
Renewal Category Award
Excellent Machinery and Materials Award
Collapsible eco bottle 1000g
The bottle is lightweight and has a shape that allows it to be easily crushed and thrown away.
Japan Star Award
Japan Marketing Association Chairman Award
Fresh keep bottle for gift
We are the first in the industry to introduce a "barrier bottle'' that uses ceramic vapor deposition technology to create an extremely hard film to protect the contents from oxygen.
Japan Printing Industry Federation Chairman's Award