CHADWICKS of Bury will present its latest rPET pre-cut lidding film – which contains up to 50% post-consumer resin (PCR) – at next month’s Packaging Innovations event in Birmingham.
The firm said rPET pre-cut lids are ‘ideal’ for a wide range of food applications including butter, dips, spreads, and yoghurts, as well as beverages and convenience foods, and offer the same high-performance characteristics as standard PET pre-cut lidding.
“We are committed to reducing our reliance on virgin plastics and embedding more responsible practices across our business,” said chief technical officer Paul Whelan. “The addition of rPET lidding with 50% PCR to our product portfolio is a key milestone. It offers the same technical properties as virgin plastic, but with a reduced carbon impact and substantial use of recycled material in the supply chain, which we see as the right thing to do.”
Chadwicks will also unveil a resealable pre-cut lid at the NEC, Birmingham. The new product is designed to eliminate the need for plastic over-caps, extending freshness while reducing overall plastic use.
“Our resealable lids are easy to open – and easy to reseal – time and time again, keeping food fresher for longer,” Paul Whelan added. “Ideal for dairy and other food applications, our new resealable lidding film is the perfect solution to add a new level of consumer convenience for any brand.”
Chadwicks will also showcase its aluminium pre-cut lidding, used across various container types, including PP, PET, paper PE and glass. Aluminium lids are fully recyclable and compatible with high-speed production lines and various heat-sealing processes.
Aluminium lidding can also be used for hot fill applications and products requiring additional processes, such as pasteurisation or sterilisation.
