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Amcor has introduced a new lightweight closure designed to enhance recyclability and consumer convenience across vinegar, sauce and dressing applications.
The Moderna Flip Top tamper-evident (TE) closure features a recycle-ready, mono-material, one-piece construction, with a lightweight design intended to help food and beverage manufacturers reduce plastic usage and respond to evolving packaging regulations.
Developed by Amcor, the global packaging manufacturer, the closure combines controlled dispensing with product safety features and compatibility with PET bottles, offering brands an alternative packaging solution for liquid condiments and dressings.
The Moderna closure has been developed to address growing consumer expectations for convenience and improved packaging sustainability.
Its mono-material construction is designed to support recyclability where appropriate collection facilities exist, while its lightweight format reduces material usage.
The design also provides manufacturers with an option for supporting compliance with plastic packaging regulations through material reduction, while retaining the functionality required for food and beverage dispensing applications.
Designed for a 29/21 neck finish, Moderna is available in a choice of orifice configurations, including 2mm, 6mm and multi-orifice options.
These variations allow brands to tailor dispensing performance to different product viscosities and usage requirements across vinegar, sauces and dressings.
The closure incorporates a bore seal to help safeguard product freshness, alongside a tamper-evident system that provides visible confirmation that the product has not previously been opened.
Integrated within the flip-top lid, the tamper-evident tab is designed for easy, one-handed opening. Following first use, the tab remains captured within the closure body, reducing the risk of it becoming detached and entering the waste stream or environment.
A snap-on application system provides secure sealing and facilitates integration with PET bottles.
Available in a range of standard colours, the Moderna closure enables manufacturers to align packaging with their existing brand identities and product portfolios.
The combination of dispensing flexibility, product protection and a lightweight design is intended to provide a versatile solution for food and beverage manufacturers seeking to balance packaging functionality with sustainability considerations.
Commenting on the launch, Matthias Hammersen, vice-president sales, Amcor Global Rigids Packaging Solutions, said: “With the Moderna Flip Top TE closure, we’ve created a lightweight design that combines functionality, customer convenience and recycle-readiness, supporting the circular economy while providing improved usability for a wide range of applications.”
The launch forms part of Amcor’s wider portfolio of caps and closures for consumer packaging applications.
