PETpla.net Insider 07+08 / 2020

CAPS & CLOSURES 50 PETplanet Insider Vol. 21 No. 07+08/20 www.petpla.net Portfolio of caps and closures for edible oils and vinegars Closures that flip, click, switch and flow United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, reported that, following the acquisition of Spanish firm Embalatap, the company has completed a period of consolidation and integration, resulting in an enhanced portfolio of caps and closures for edible oils and vinegars. “The United Caps new Edible Oils and Vinegars line of products features significant innovation packed with small details that make them a port- folio built for life in the kitchen,” said Benoit Henckes, CEO of United Caps. “They include differentiated design, smart security and affordable sustain- ability, and are true to our principle of ‘Less is More,’ reducing the need for range complexity.” Caps and closures in the Edible Oils and Vinegars portfolio are avail- able in a wide variety of colours for on-shelf standout and a premium look with optional tamper evident and tear-off membrane security features. The portfolio contains closures that flip, click, switch and flow. It offers a variety exemplified by a range with maximum and minimum pour options. The Edible Oils portfolio includes:  A new United Caps 26 Family of lightweight closures designed to enable brands to maximise weight saving potential without impact- ing the end customer experience. These caps are the lightest prod- ucts in the company’s Edible Oils portfolio, weighing in at less than one gram.  A new United Caps 29 Click TE cap with a premium look, tear-off mem- brane and tamper evident (TE) band flip top closure suitable for use with PET and glass bottles for both Edible Oils and Vinegars.  The 29 Doubleflow caps are claimed to be a popular offering within the Edible Oils portfolio, offering a variety of pouring options and good control thanks to its droplet shape. It is lightweight and keeps the bottle dry with spill-free performance. Doubleflow weighs three grams and is designed to per- form reliably on the production line with no line modification.  A product developed especially for large containers (2 to 5 litres), the 42 Sun snap-on closure is also available with an ergonomic “Porter” handle for ease of use. In addition to the 29 Click TE cap described above, the enhanced com- pany’s portfolio for vinegars includes:  29 Vinjet, a best-selling product in Southern Europe with vintage appeal for vinegar, sauces and dressings. Caps for white and red vinegar have one hole for pouring, while caps for sauces, dressings and balsamic vinegar feature four holes.  The United Caps 36 Pro2P is an easy-to-use product for glass and PET Edible Oil and Vinegar bottles. This snap-on two-piece closure features an anti-drop system and unique pouring shape for good con- trol and a content-preserving tear- off membrane. www.unitedcaps.com Caps and closures in the Edible Oils and Vinegars portfolio are available in a wide variety of colours for on-shelf standout and with optional tamper evident and tear-off membrane security features. The 29 Doubleflow offers a variety of pouring options and good control thanks to its droplet shape.