# Maturing Dairy Packaging A Special Carton for Ripening Cheese Enhances the Flavor Prior to Sale By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripening-cheese References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2015/03/minas-cheese-student-project.html) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/24510495/Minas-Cheese-Packaging-Embalagem-para-Queijo-Minas) This cylindrical carton may appear to be a fairly low-tech food protection solution, so you may be surprised to learn that it's been designed for ripening cheese. Low-tech it actually is, for Minas Cheese packaging is made from thick card that forms a rounded box, yet it's the [geometric perforations in the paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-brik-aseptic) that make it special. Iwana Raydan worked to create a customized container for the popular and traditional Minas Gerais cheese of Brazil. Made from raw milk, this type of cheese in only legal to sell if it's had more than 60 days of maturation. With this [ripening cheese box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-cheese-boxes), this product can be prepared and packaged completely, enabling it to undergo its necessary processes passively as it awaits a place on the shop shelf. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Enhanced Food Packaging:** The use of specialized containers with unique features to optimize the ripening process of specific foods, such as cheese. - **Low-tech Solutions:** The development of simple yet innovative packaging solutions that utilize minimal technology to achieve desired outcomes. - **Passive Food Processing:** The adoption of packaging techniques that enable food products to undergo necessary processes, like maturation, passively while awaiting sale. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** Opportunities for companies to create specialized packaging solutions for specific food products, enhancing their quality and flavor. - **Cheese Industry:** Innovations in packaging for cheese products that optimize the ripening process and improve the overall consumer experience. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The development of eco-friendly packaging materials and design strategies to enhance food preservation and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Corrugated Cheese Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxway.md) - [Freshness-Enhancing Cheese Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideopening-cheese-packs.md) - [Biodegradable Cheese Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpacking-cheese.md) - [Naturally Ripened Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-cheese.md) - [All-Natural Cheese Waxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-cheese-wax.md) - [Succulently Brined Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softripened-goat-cheese.md) - [Recyclable Grated Cheese Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullyrecyclable-grated-cheese-packaging.md) - [Locally Produced White Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baladna.md) - [Speedy Cheese Maturation Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/promilk-xpress.md)