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Making plant based Cream Cheese shine: Stockeld Dreamery Chooses K3® Cup for Sustainable Standout Appeal

06/04/2025 | 3 min read

Kai Anthony

From New York’s vibrant food scene to bagel shops across the Northeast, Stockeld Dreamery is rewriting the rules of plant based cultured cream cheese. With bold flavors, a strong brand identity, and a commitment to sustainability, they’ve found the perfect packaging partner in Greiner Packaging and its K3® cup.

Founded in 2019 and rooted in the heart of New York, Stockeld Dreamery has one mission: to transform the dairy aisle with plant-based alternatives that don’t compromise on taste, texture, or sustainability. Their latest launch — a dairy-free spreadable cream cheese in flavors like Spring Scallion and Midsummer Strawberry — is already attracting attention. And for a product this distinctive, the packaging needed to go beyond functionality; it had to reflect the brand’s story and values. That’s when Greiner Packaging stepped in with their K3® cardboard-plastic cup to help tell the story.

Packaging that stands out

As Stockeld moved from food service formats into the retail world, they needed a rigid plastic packaging solution that reflects their environmental values while creating real impact on the shelf. The answer? Greiner Packaging’s K3® cardboard-plastic cup. Not only is the cardboard-plastic cup 100% recyclable when separated, but its cardboard wrap can be printed on both sides, allowing Stockeld to bring their vibrant storytelling directly to the consumer.

“We wanted packaging that reflected our values—sustainable, bold, and high-quality—while also telling our story. The K3® cup delivers on all fronts. Not just on the outside, but inside the cardboard wrap, we’ve hidden messages: the founder’s story, a recipe from a popular bagel chain that serves our products, and an explanation of why we ferment our plant based cheese. It’s valuable real estate that adds depth to our brand—things that wouldn’t normally fit on standard packaging. We don’t announce it; consumers have to discover it themselves.”

Greg Lorenzo, Chief Business Officer bei Stockeld Dreamery.

And the visual impact? The sleek black thermoformed lid, also produced by Greiner Packaging, makes the packaging pop — especially against Stockeld’s signature orange brand identity. Designed for multi-serve use, the lid supports both practicality and premium shelf appeal.

K3® Cup — A cardboard-plastic solution that saves on materials

The cardboard wrap reinforces the plastic cup, allowing for ultra-thin walls without compromising stability.

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A strategic step toward national reach

While their initial rollout targets bagel shops and retail accounts across New York State and the Northeast, Stockeld Dreamery’s vision is big. With U.S. retailers preparing for seasonal resets this summer, the company is preparing to scale—targeting multi-state distribution and a stronger national presence in the coming months.

“Stockeld Dreamery sees the K3® cup as more than just packaging — it’s part of their brand experience. At Greiner Packaging we are proud to support them on their journey.”

Kai Anthony, Business Development Manager bei Greiner Packaging.