AMCOR Capsules, which specialises in the design and manufacture of capsules, closures, and foils for still wines, sparkling wines, and spirits, will launch ESSENTIELLE, a plastic-free foil made of aluminium and paper.
Moët & Chandon, owned by LVMH, manages the largest vineyard in Champagne, with nearly 1,300 hectares of vines. The brand intends to continue its move towards more sustainable packaging and is working with Amcor on the development of its plastic-free foil.
The ESSENTIELLE foil is created using paper made in Europe. It is said to contain around 60% aluminium, a recyclable material which remains unchanged and retains the product’s aesthetic properties. Amcor revealed it fits the bottle ‘perfectly’ and can be customised according to market requirements.
Yannick Magnon, MD of Amcor Capsules, said, “The launch of the ESSENTIELLE plastic-free foil draws attention to the expertise at our Mareuil-sur-Aÿ site, which specialises in the manufacture of foils and is located in the heart of the Champagne region. Amcor Capsules is drawing on ESSENTIELLE to revolutionise the industry by offering a recyclable, plastic-free solution that suits the fast pace of their packaging lines, confirming its major role among wine-growing players, here in Champagne.”
The innovation takes part in Amcor Capsules’ TRANSPARENCE programme, developed to reduce its environmental impact. TRANSPARENCE has already allowed Amcor to integrate more than 90% recycled tin in capsules and sparkling foil, as well as incorporating up to 46% recycled aluminium in screw caps for the still wine and spirits’ segment.
The ESSENTIELLE foil will be produced at the Mareuil-sur-Aÿ site in Champagne from October 2024. Initially, the solution will only be available with texturing to allow sparkling wine players to retain the premium look of their bottles and the productivity of their packaging lines. The ESSENTIELLE foil with a smooth finish will be available during the first quarter of 2025.
