The company is in the process of converting all of its fresh milk bottle brands to Portola’s 38mm tamper-evident, drop band, plug closure known as the DBJ. Also included in the conversion are Kroger’s juice and tea beverages.
Independent consumer research conducted individually by Kroger and Portola revealed a clear preference for this closure.
“Consumers prefer a drop band that stays on the bottle vs a tamper-evident feature which requires that you tear off a band and then have to dispose of it,” said Roy Robinson, vice president of business development, Portola. “Additionally, consumers prefer the DBJ’s easy opening and resealing attributes.”
Portola manufactures the lightweight (2.6g) high-density polyethylene closure in all four of its North American plants. This enables strong logistical support for Kroger’s geographically dispersed filling locations.
The DBJ closure also features three leads (thread starts), which make capper application easier. The multiple leads also facilitate consumer removal and replacement.
Source: Portola
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