VG Schoepe Berlin certified for organic food packaging

Berlin/Turnhout, February 3rd 2026 | VG Schoepe Berlin, specializing in promotional display and packaging production, is now certified to handle organic food products across its entire packaging operation. This is a milestone that strengthens the company's position in Europe's fast-growing organic market.

The certification was granted by ABCERT AG in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and is valid until 31 January 2028, with the company undergoing annual re-certification. It confirms that all relevant processes fully comply with European requirements for the handling of organic food products, covering everything from order management and product development to display production, co-packing, warehousing and shipping.

Andreas Grathwohl, Managing Director at VG Schoepe Berlin, views the certification as the logical next step in the company’s quality journey: 

This certification is an important milestone that highlights our commitment to the highest quality and safety standards. Our customers can now rest assured that their organic products are being handled with the utmost care and in full compliance with all relevant regulations."

What does Regulation (EU) 2018/848 require?

Effective as of 1 January 2022, Regulation (EU) 2018/848 establishes strict standards for the production, labelling and handling of organic products within the European Union. 

For companies involved in packaging and co-packing organic food products, this means:
 

• Clearly documented and controlled procedures

• Strict separation of organic and non-organic goods

• Prevention of contamination or mixing

• Full traceability from receipt of organic goods to dispatch

VG Schoepe Berlin has implemented clearly defined operational procedures across the entire certified scope. These measures ensure that the integrity of organic food products is safeguarded at every stage.

In practice, this means that when a customer delivers organic breakfast cereals to our facility, these products are never mixed with conventional goods. From the moment they arrive until they are shipped to retailers in our custom retail displays, organic products follow dedicated workflows involving separate storage areas and handling procedures. This eliminates the risk of cross-contamination, ensuring that consumers can trust the organic label they see on shelf.

Transparency, safety and trust: from production to the supermarket

The certified scope covers the co-packing of primary-packaged organic food products supplied by customers. At VG Schoepe Berlin, these products are packaged in cardboard retail displays or corrugated packaging solutions, ready for presentation at the point of sale.

Through structured workflows, strict process separation and consistent adherence to defined procedures, VG Schoepe Berlin ensures full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 across the entire packaging chain. This guarantees product integrity and fosters transparency, safety and trust – for customers, retailers and consumers alike.

Building trust in organic food packaging

As demand for organic food continues to grow across Europe, the importance of reliable and compliant packaging processes is becoming increasingly apparent. 

By achieving certification under EU Regulation 2018/848, VG Schoepe Berlin further strengthens its position as a trusted partner for brands and retailers operating in the organic foods sector.

Find out more about our promotional display solutions.
 

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Heidi Vanspauwen
Group Marketing & Communications Director
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B-2300 Turnhout
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0032 493 099 362
 

About VG Schoepe Berlin GmbH

With over 40 years of industry experience and as mainly part of the Van Genechten Packaging Group since October 2024, VG Schoepe Berlin offers a comprehensive range of services in the development, production, co-packing and logistics of high-quality display and packaging solutions made from cardboard and corrugated board.

As a reliable partner for branded goods manufacturers, industry and retail, the company supports the successful execution of point-of-sale campaigns and impactful product presentations in retail and specialist trade. 
 

About Van Genechten Packaging Group

Where people, brands and folding carton meet is where the magic happens at VGP, every single time. Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) is a leading independent European packaging specialist with more than 190 years of history and about €500 million in annual revenue.

VGP operates across 14 converting sites, an extrusion site, a rigid box centre, and two fulfillment locations in 9 European countries. Renowned for its ‘people first’ approach and customer-centric collaboration, VGP delivers a wide range of packaging solutions, including printed high-end folding cartons and offset laminated corrugated board, to the FMCG sector.

Specialists in the development, production, and logistics of high-quality short-term cardboard and corrugated cardboard displays for the Point-of-Sale (POS), VGP combines proven packaging expertise with specialized display solution capabilities to loyal customers and partners all over Europe.