BERRY Global has revealed it is launching a new lightweight food closure to minimise material usage.
The company’s existing 55mm closure is now over 20% lighter than the previous version, which Berry says represents a ‘significant’ weight saving compared to other closures currently available.
The closure is suitable for a variety of ketchups and sauces, and can be adapted to suit different neck finishes and specified with a choice of orifice configurations to meet the dispensing requirements of products.
The valve is described as offering clean, no-spill dispensing, while the open and star-orifice has been developed for high-viscosity products such as mayonnaise. A TPE valve is also available, which is RecyClass approved as a more recyclable option than a traditional silicon version.
“We recognise that customers wish to take every step possible to minimise the environmental impact of their packaging, but crucially this cannot be at the expense of its overall functionality,” said Matthias Hammersen, sales director food market, Berry Global Consumer Packaging International. “This is particularly true for food packaging, where hygiene, safety and convenience are all part of the overall consumer experience.
“With its lighter weight but still robust construction and enhanced recyclability, our new closure has been developed to meet these requirements.”
