Better transparency for composites

RPC says this technology opens up new opportunities within the retail sector, particularly in markets such as cook-in sauces, instant coffee, ready meals, fruits and baby foods. It delivers high clarity packaging for a premium on-shelf image along with the practical, convenience and safety benefits of plastic.

The much lighter weight of the plastic jars will also help retailers and brand owners to reduce their environmental impact.

The development of a new manufacturing process has allowed RPC Containers to produce jars that incorporate the EVOH oxygen barrier for long ambient shelf-life, while delivering good clarity.

The containers are thermally stable to temperatures in excess of 100°C for effective pasteurisation and sterilisation.

A number of popular retail jar sizes are being developed, with additional sizes planned for the future. Caps for the jars are supplied by RPC Halstead.

Contact: RPC Containers