Aptar Food + Beverage has announced its participation in Drinktec, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the beverage and liquid food industry. The event to take place from 12 to 16 September Messe München, Germany.
The company will showcase its latest closure solutions for dispensing beverages and other liquid products, from pouring to squeezing solutions, as well as new tethered closures in compliance with the upcoming European directive regulation for single-use plastics.
The company stated, “Aptar to feature an innovative approach to the future of smart beverage containers that demonstrates our heritage of innovation and dedication to improving the performance and sustainability of beverage packaging, driving more adoption of recyclability and reusability.”
Aptar’s recently launched the Food + Beverage’s new brand identity called “Create, Collaborate, Innovate” which demonstrated the company’s passion and commitment to helping companies achieve their bold environmental targets, while striving to create a more circular economy and make a positive impact in the life of consumers around the world.
Arthur Lenoir, Product Marketing Director EMEA – Food + Beverage at Aptar said, “We are looking forward to participating in Drinktec 2022 and promoting multiple breakthrough solutions including Rocket, the next generation sport cap, our full line of closures for beverages, as well as a sneak peek at some prototypes that are set to create new ways of handling and protecting products.”
“We’re delighted to be able to get together again in person at this important industry event. Aptar Food + Beverage is an industry leader in innovation, well known for helping customers revolutionise their packaging with superior performance, convenience, and safety, but we can’t talk about innovation without sustainability, which will be a focus for us at the show.”
“Aptar will demonstrate its commitment to sustainability by showing new innovations such as tethering, linerless, and recyclable valve solutions; certifications such as ISCC+, partnerships with PureCycle, REBO, MIWA, and others; and active collaboration with key organisations such as RecyClass, WRAP, APR, and WBCSD. “Designing for sustainability, incorporating more recyclable and reusable products, and reducing the use of conventional, fossil-based, resins are important parts of our strategy,” added Lenoir.
At the show, Aptar will feature its next-generation Rocket sports cap, a tethered solution that redefines the standard for non-detachable, tamper-evident visibility, featuring a wide opening angle for drinking comfort. Rocket is fully compliant with the upcoming European directive regarding tethered closures for single-use plastics scheduled to take effect in mid-2024.
Aptar Food + Beverage will also showcase new concepts for pouring liquid beverages, including a prototype of the new Blue EVO Cap, as well as solutions for dispensing beverages in an inverted pouch format.
Lenoir said that as part of its dedication to partnering, the company joined forces with REBO, contributing its expertise in flip-top closures, sustainability and innovation to the partnership. REBO manufactured the first smart water bottle that is not only reusable but also features a hydration tracker to help users optimise performance and track their water intake via a linked smartphone app, as well as a light on the bottle, designed to help consumers increase water consumption by reminding them to drink.
“We will be showing the REBO smart water bottle at the show,” Lenoir said, “as a demonstration not only of the future of reusable beverage solutions, but also to reflect our initiative and commitment to work with a broad range of brands and manufacturers to improve the industry’s sustainability position,” concluded Lenoir.
During Drinktec, visitors to the Aptar stand will have an opportunity to participate in a daily drawing to receive a REBO smart water bottle.
Aptar will be located at Hall C5 Stand 308 during the show.