RPC Promens Consumer Innocan is launching a 750-ml barrier PET bottle for flavored cold drink syrups. The new bottle provides a more cost-effective, convenient, and flexible packaging format compared to metal cans that have traditionally been used for these products.
For the consumer, the PET bottle’s lighter weight ensures ease of handling. For manufacturers, the bottles can be sleeved with individual branding and graphics as required, simplifying logistics and avoiding delays or unwanted stock as there is no need to buy-in and store preprinted metal cans.
The curved design of the PET bottle echoes the design of the metal can to help maintain brand familiarity and allows the bottles to be filled on existing lines and use the same cap.
The multilayer construction incorporates a layer of oxygen scavenger (active barrier) and polyamide (passive barrier), which provide an effective barrier against oxidation to prolong the shelf life of the syrups. In addition, this helps to maintain the flavor of the syrups in the bottle for longer.
