preform design . This new preform design is qualified for 100 % rPET content and also enables a low blowing pressure below 15 bars . Sidel ’ s new PET mini-bottle guarantees producers total product integrity while also offering compatibility with a range of safe , convenient capping solutions .”
Creative shelf-appeal The global yoghurt and probiotic market size alone was valued at USD 86.87 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.3 percent from 2023 to 2030 [ 1 ]. Manufacturers are increasingly looking for ways to create stand out shelf appeal in a competitive marketplace .
The new ultra-small bottle offers a range of creative options including different formats and shapes ; one-shot or multi-serve consumption ; the use of white or transparent PET ; multiple graphics and textures ; plus , a wide range of bottle necks and caps . It is also compatible with roll-fed or sleeve labelling .
High performance Sidel ’ s new ultra-small bottle is based on a uniquely designed preform , which ensures a wide process window even with reduced heating zones . This offers optimum material distribution guaranteeing a high- bottle performance .
Laurent Naveau comments : “ Sidel ’ s packaging experts have developed a preform that achieves
By switching to PET , manufacturers can achieve up to a 40 percent cost reduction when moving from polystyrene to PET and a 20 percent reduction from HDPE ( high density polyethylene ). great bottle quality . The accurate material distribution on the bottle ensures that its performance is secured even with lower blowing pressure and a reduced quantity of material .
We ’ re excited to work with producers within the liquid dairy product sector to realise the full scope of our new ultra-small and light design range .”
Complete line solutions Sidel offers a complete line solution for liquid dairy and sensitive products , building on over 40 years of experience operating within and supporting manufacturers in this industry .
The new bottle size is compatible with the company ’ s Aseptic Combi Predis™ Fma - the market ’ s simplest and fastest aseptic solution with dry preform decontamination . It offers a safe , hygienic and cost-effective way of packaging sensitive products to ensure high-end taste and long shelf life with minimal water and chemical usage .
Similarly , the bottle is also suitable for high production speeds with up to 66,000 bottles per hour .
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