Film inner seal enhances shelf life
Airlite Plastics’ J1851 container incorporates a full wrap IML label to maximize graphic area. The container allows for a film inner seal which enhances shelf life and product freshness. The LR8 lid, available in a variety of colors, also incorporates IML graphics. The combination offers space-saving packaging with graphics and superior shelf appeal.
888-228-3506; www.airliteplastics.com
Large cap beverage container
Elopak’s 900 milliliter slim Pure-Pak Diamond carton with the curve feature has a tall and slender design. Combined with the Diamond top elongated panel and the bow shape, the carton has space for a bigger closure. This is a key consumer-pleaser with the larger cap making for easier opening and better pouring — with less splashing and less waste, according to the company. The carton can be used for dairy and juice products.
514-326-0350, ext. 274; www.elopak.com
Eco-friendly carton bottle
Tetra Pak’s Tetra Top carton bottle for refrigerated products is now available in North America. The product is an environmentally friendly alternative that combines the functionality of a bottle with the environmental profile and contemporary look and feel of a carton package. It has an extensive printable surface, and comes in a wide range of sizes, ideal for chilled products at home or on-the-go.
940-565-8800; www.tetrapak.com
Wide-mouth dairy cup
The Zen Monkey cup and lid is a new container from Phoenix Packaging designed for a dairy-oatmeal-based product. The cup is made of thermoformed white polypropylene with printed shrink sleeve in rotogravure using combination of matte and shine varnish. The lid is a full-color printed aluminum foil. The 95 millimeter mouth opening makes it easy to spoon out product and the full-color printed lid displays graphics clearly.
954-241-0023; www.grupophoenix.com
FFS cups with shrink-sleeve label
Sacmi’s in-line sleeving system integrated in the form, fill and seal (FFS) machine makes it convenient to produce cups in-house versus premade containers, according to the company. The system features a single piece of equipment for FFS, plus sleeving process. It uses limited floor space and has flexibility in decoration to comply with product change-over. Indian dairy Chitale uses the system for traditional yogurt in 7-and 14-ounce tubs.
515-276-2052; www.sacmiusa.com
Side-car container for yogurts/desserts
Berry Plastics offers a packaging solution for yogurt, snacks and desserts with inclusions. Designed with two compartments, or a side-car, the single-serve package allows for multiple snack combinations. The package’s heat sealable 95 millimeter dual compartment cup is available in clear, white or colored substrates.
877-662-3779; www.berryplastics.com
Tamper evident composite closures
Stanpac has developed the SecurTEC line of tamper evident composite closures for the ice cream and frozen dessert markets. The technology provides a tamper-evident feature without added materials, extra equipment or labor, or slower line speeds. The solution is a simple snap-on application, accomplished with regular lidding equipment. A tear-band connected to the body of the over-cap locks onto the rim of the container, allowing customers to visually see if product tampering has occurred prior to purchase.
905-957-3326; www.stanpacnet.com
