EDITOUR 13 PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 Barzman, the flagship bottled water brand of International Foods and Beverages LLC, celebrates 20 years of excellence in 2024. Production began in 2004, and Barzman quickly set industry benchmarks with its high-quality water sourced from natural underground wells rich in minerals. The company’s Al Mawaleh facility, launched in 2009, boasts a production capacity of over 130,000 bph. Barzman was the first company in the GCC to introduce 250ml bottles as a sustainable alternative to plastic cups. Committed to quality and innovation, Barzman remains at the forefront of Oman’s water industry. www.abaad.om Mr Eldho Mathew with the classic design of the 250ml bottles and the two label-less bottles. The label-less bottle features flat surfaces around the circumference, similar to hot-fill bottles, and is available in two variants—one with four panels and one with six. These structural features are added during the stretch blow-moulding process. The development took several years, requiring adjustments to preform temperature control and bottle stability. According to Mr. Alnoumani, this innovation is intended to lead the way for bottle-to-bottle recycling, incorporating recycled PET (rPET) and promoting environmental sustainability at every stage of production.
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