Visitors to stand R34 at the Packaging Innovations show at the NEC, Birmingham, on 12 and 13 February, will see a wide range of innovative and sustainable lidding solutions from Chadwicks of Bury, a leader in heat seal pre-cut lids.
Among the featured products is the company’s latest rPET pre-cut lidding film, which contains up to 50% post consumer resin (PCR).
Fully approved for food contact, rPET pre-cut lids are ideal for a wide range of food applications such as butter, dips, spreads, and yogurts, as well as beverages and convenience foods, and offer the same high performance characteristics as standard PET pre-cut lidding.
‘We are committed to reducing our reliance on virgin plastics and embedding more responsible practices across our business,’ said Paul Whelan, chief technical officer. ‘The addition of rPET lidding with 50% PCR to our product portfolio is a key milestone. It offers the same technical properties as virgin plastic, but with a reduced carbon impact and substantial use of recycled material in the supply chain, which we see as the right thing to do.’
At Packaging Innovations, Chadwicks will also unveil its latest innovation – a resealable pre-cut lid. This new product eliminates the need for plastic over-caps, extending product freshness while reducing overall plastic use.
‘Our resealable lids are easy to open – and easy to reseal – time and time again, keeping food fresher for longer,’ said Paul. ‘Ideal for dairy and other food applications, our new resealable lidding film is the perfect solution to add a new level of consumer convenience for any brand.’
The company will also showcase its versatile aluminium pre-cut lidding, known for its superior sealing across various container types, including PP, PET, paper PE and glass. Aluminium lids offer excellent barrier properties, protecting against light, moisture, and oxygen, which helps extend shelf life and maintain product quality. They are fully recyclable, supporting sustainability goals while also being compatible with high speed production lines and various heat sealing processes.
Aluminium lidding can also be used for hot fill applications and products requiring additional processes such as pasteurisation or sterilisation, making it a reliable choice for various applications.
‘At Chadwicks, we are on a constant journey to improve our sustainability credentials, which will also help our customers reduce their carbon footprint.
‘We champion the use of aluminium – which is one of the most recycled materials on earth – and can be recycled over and over again without any loss of quality. We are working to include higher percentages of post consumer waste in our PET products, and our polypropylene (PP) aluminium free die cut lids can be collected for recycling in the PP waste stream. When sealed to a PP cup, the film offers a sustainable recycle ready mono material package,’ said Paul.
‘We have already achieved zero to landfill in our factories and our lidding solutions protect food, extend shelf life and maintain product quality, contributing to a reduction in food waste.’
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