PETpla.net Insider 06 / 2011

BOTTLES PET bottles 31 PET planet insider Vol. 12 No. 06/11 www.petpla.net IN EVERY BOTTLE THERE IS ALL OUR KNOW HOW. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT A constant projection towards the future oriented to search not only for new materials but also new PET technologies of transformation and innovative materials. CONSULTANCY A concrete answer to all your questions. We put at your disposal all our know-how for every single requirement. PROTOTYPATION Prototypes of containers and innovative preforms in record times: you will be able to touch with your hands the bottles within a short time after approval of the design. DESIGN Creativity in search of elegance and refinement. Innovative designs, ergonomic structures, eye-catching and functional containers. We give a true shape to your product! Baja‘Green’ PET bottles for Baja Precious olive oil The United States imports close to 99% of its olive oil from countries such as Italy, Spain, and even Australia. However, Baja California, in Mexico, is also a source of olive oil and bottler Mexiterra, LLC, of Santa Fe Springs, California, is seeking to satisfy US consumer demand for locally- sourced fresh produce with Baja Califor- nia-grown extra virgin olive oils. The com- pany approached California-based EnVino, which manufactures plastic wine bottles for the U.S. wine and speciality foods markets, for a packaging solution that reflected the gourmet nature of its olive oil, while delivering ‘green’ benefits. EnVino licenses Constar’s MonOxbar oxygen scavenging technology to use in blow-moulding bottles. It protects the delicate flavour of Baja Precious extra virgin olive oil and extends shelf life for up to two years from date of harvest. The distinctive PET bottle includes a pouring spout that pops up when the screw cap is removed and retracts when it is replaced. The hand-harvested olives are cold-pressed within hours of harvesting, without the use of heat or chemicals. The PET bottle’s green colour, along with the MonOxbar technology, blocks UV rays and oxygen. The shatter- proof lightweight bottle requires less energy to produce than glass and is cheaper to transport. Once the contents are consumed, the BPA-free bottles can be placed in kerbside recycling bins for use in other PET products such as clothing, carpeting and tyres. The lightweight PET bottle also supports Mexiterra’s on-line sales. EnVino says that the package chosen by Mexiterra is intended for Bordeaux wines but is perfectly suited for other products that require a lightweight, shatterproof, high barrier bottle. In addition to licensing oxygen barrier materials, www.BajaPrecious.com  www.EnVino.com  www.constar.net All-natural coconut water launched in Amcor 20oz PET bottle Greater>Than, based in Highland Park, Illinois, USA, has launched a new sports/hydration beverage based on coconut water and natural ingredi- ents. It is being packaged and sold in Amcor’s first stock 20oz PET con- tainer, PowerFlex. The hot fill bottle offers a glass-like finish, a smooth feel, and easy labelling. Its long neck helps the new product to stand out in the competitive 20oz sports drinks segment. Amcor’s stock PowerFlex bottle features a patented panel-less design and provides a large, completely smooth and rib-less label panel. A diaphragm within the base draws upward as the liquid cools. It has a 38-mm finish, screw-top closure and the Greater>Than product is sold with coated paper labels. www.drinkgt.com  www.amcor.com BARRIER PET BOTTLES