The earth’s carbon footprint not only is top of mind for consumers but also for packaging suppliers who are doing their part to reinvent plastic packaging, fulfill the premiumization expectations of the on-the-go consumer and push the boundaries of flexibility in plastic bottle manufacturing.
Along with the shift toward healthier, more natural beverages, the equipment and the raw materials used to produce said packaging matters more than ever before, says Raffaele Pace, vice president for equipment product management and digital solutions for Sidel, Octeville-Sur-Mer, France.