Grupo Lala redesigns dairy packaging for household reuse
Grupo Lala presented a new line of dairy-product containers shaped around post-consumption practices in Mexican households. The redesign covers packaging traditionally used for products such as cream, yoghurt and desserts, with changes to structure, ergonomics and materials aimed at a second use as storage containers in refrigerators and cupboards.
The company said the project formalises the widespread practice of reusing dairy tubs while applying principles of ecodesign, structural durability and food safety. The initiative was presented in Mexico on 23 September 2026 and links the packaging changes to the cultural habit of keeping containers after their original contents have been consumed.
The new containers use high-density polymers that are free of bisphenol A, or BPA, and other harmful additives, according to the source. They are designed for prolonged contact with different foods without compromising safety or transferring odours and flavours. The containers also include reinforced geometries and lids with improved airtight seals.
Other technical changes include greater mechanical resistance, improved stackability and tolerance of moderate temperature changes. The design is intended to allow repeated use without deformation or degradation, while making washing and storage easier in ordinary domestic conditions.
The company’s communication presents the packaging through a familiar Mexican household example: a tub originally sold with cream or yoghurt may later hold beans, sauces or cooked dishes. Rather than treating that practice as informal or undesirable, Lala has incorporated it into the packaging’s stated use and into its brand communication.
Grupo Lala also described the redesign as a circular-economy measure. By encouraging direct reuse at home, the project is intended to lengthen the period before the plastic is discarded and reduce reliance on generic, short-lived plastic containers. The initiative was presented as part of the company’s response to growing environmental-responsibility requirements for large processed-food manufacturers.
