T . Freemantle ’ s can cartoner powers Belvoir Farm ’ s canning expansion
Belvoir Farm , known for its premium soft drinks , recently took a major step in-house by investing £ 2 million into a canning line at its Leicestershire facility . Key to this expansion was T . Freemantle ’ s Automatic Beverage Multipack Machine , which offers unmatched flexibility to carton various can sizes and multipack configurations . This adaptability has allowed Belvoir to produce innovative canned drinks at high speed , including RTD ( Ready-To-Drink ) mocktails , light sodas , and botanicals , making it easier to capture consumer interest and elevate its brand presence .
The popularity of canned drinks has surged recently , driven by sustainable packaging trends and a shift towards outdoor gatherings . Previously reliant on a co-packer , Belvoir sought to manage production in-house to meet growing demand , particularly in the non-alcoholic RTD sector .
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The popularity of canned drinks has surged recently , driven by sustainable packaging trends and a shift towards outdoor gatherings .
The new cartoning machine , with its ability to handle various pack sizes and configurations , helped Belvoir launch a range of multipacks — such as four-packs and six-packs — to suit diverse consumer preferences .
The implementation of T . Freemantle ’ s machine delivered impressive results , consistently meeting the required speed of 55 cartons per minute and easily accommodating potential production increases . This machine ’ s design uses pre-glued cartons , facilitating faster packaging with minimal downtime for cleaning and format changes , which can be completed in under 15 minutes . In its first six months of operation , Belvoir produced 1.5 million cans , a significant increase over previous co-packing output .
Looking ahead , Belvoir aims to produce up to 10 million cans in 2025 , including exports to markets such as the US and Australia . The flexible cartoning solution is key to Belvoir ’ s growth strategy , allowing the company to adapt quickly to changing market demands .
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