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PRODUCT NEWS

KM Packaging launches enhanced Corona launches fully plastic-
multipeel solution free six-pack can rings

lexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM he popular beer company Corona is to become the
FPackaging has launched a new resealable lidding Tfirst global brand to trial fully plastic-free six-pack
solution, which it says will improve consumer convenience can rings. According to Beverage Daily, Corona is set
and reduce product waste. KReseal PET e AF, which can to trial rings made from plant-based, biodegradable
seal to aPET, rPET and some PET-lined pressed board trays, fibers. Made from a combination of compostable
subject to testing, can be peeled and resealed multiple materials and by-product waste, the rings will break
times without losing adhesion. Part of the KReseal range, down into organic material once discarded, posing
the new lidding film solution combines a reliable seal with no threat to wildlife – unlike commonly used plastic
leading-edge ‘multipeel’ functionality, allowing the lidding rings. Corona believes that the best way to tackle
film to be peeled and resealed multiple times without plastic pollution is to find alternatives to producing
losing adhesion. it in the first place. The brand said in a statement,
“Although most plastic rings are recyclable, the reality
is that the majority of all plastic ever created hasn’t
been recycled, which is the motivation for brands like
Corona to pursue solutions that avoid the material
entirely.” Launching first in the Mexican town of Tulum
in early 2019, the trial will then move to the UK.
Moreover Constellation Brands, maker of Corona beer
for the U.S. and Svedka vodka, will invest $100 million
in female-founded alcoholic beverage companies over
the next 10 years in an effort to support women in the
male-dominated liquor and beer industry.
According to Charles Smithson, managing director, the “I don’t think that women are represented enough
solution is ideal for preserving foods such as fruits, in alcoholic beverage in a lot of different ways,”
meats and cheeses, and helps to avoid contamination Bill Newlands, chief
including odour from other food products.“KReseal PET operating officer
e AF is a fantastic addition to our comprehensive range and incoming chief
of lidding film solutions. Offering a full-flange based executive officer
reseal system, we can help manufacturers enhance of Constellation
convenience, minimise food waste and extend product Brands, said in an
shelf life. “With the ability to peel and reseal multiple interview. “I don’t
think there are
times, consumers can buy in bulk, safe in the knowledge enough products
that food products will stay fresh due to a firm, secure that are made and
reseal. This latest addition to the KReseal range is also developed with
ideal for on-the-go snacking, as packs can be closed and women in mind. The marketing that has largely
re-opened in between meals, without the fear of product occurred has focused on men—that’s particularly true
leaks,” said Smithson. The KReseal lidding film range in beer.” The fund, launched through Constellation’s
provides packs with high barrier performance, excellent venture capital group, will only invest in alcoholic
anti-fog properties and low oxygen permeability making beverage companies, not marijuana, though that’s a
it suitable for MAP applications. Full colour printed business Constellation is increasingly interested in. If
solutions are also available, as well as macro holes, hot these smaller alcoholic beverage firms succeed and
needle and laser perforation for advanced packaging grow, Constellation could eventually take a bigger
solutions where applicable. stake, Newlands added.

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