The system, which will initially be targeted at the juice industry and subsequently introduced for wine and food applications, will be unveiled at the World Juice Conference, which takes place in Madrid, from 3-6 October.
The concept of the new barrier technology has been devised by ColourMatrix. As Europe’s leading convertor and manufacturer of PET preforms and bottles Appe has worked with colourMatrix to develop the system for commercial and industrial use.This has included the development of a special closure, created in association with KTW that forms an integral part of the barrier.
Appe says the new system will offer a number of important enhancements over existing barrier technologies in terms of clarity of material and recycling potential. Extensive product shelf life trials have shown that it delivers excellent results in vital areas such as prevention of vitamin C loss and oxygen ingress.
Appe is the only company licensed to sell the technology and will initially target a number of market segments, including juice and wine, with food sectors to follow.
Cor Jansen, research and development director of Appe/LSB, said: “KTW is a closure designer and mould maker, which makes them an attractive partner to work with.”
Source: Appe
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