Amcor has launched its Moderna Flip Top tamper-evident (TE) closure for applications such as sauces, dressings and vinegar, designed to meet growing consumer expectations for convenience and sustainability.
Designed for a 29/21 neck finish, Amcor says the Moderna closure is available in 2 mm, 6 mm and multi-orifice sizes and a range of standard colours. The TE system seeks to improve product safety with a visible seal that confirms the product has not been previously opened.
Amcor adds that the TE system is integrated within the flip-top lid allowing one-handed actuation, and the TE tab is captured within the closure body after opening to reduce the risk of being lost within the waste stream or spilt into the environment.
The mono-material closure has a ‘recycle-ready’ one piece construction, said to be recyclable where appropriate collection facilities exist. The lightweight design aims to help companies comply with plastic packaging regulations by reducing material usage.
In related news, earlier this year Securikett introduced a new heat-sealing technology for trays with a secure labelling solution, featuring a tamper-evident seal. Said to be ‘safer, faster, and more cost-efficient’ than traditional heat-sealing processes, the tray is securely closed by the label instead of a traditional welded lid and can be applied automatically using labelling or dispensing systems.
More recently, Amcor unveiled a bespoke, mono-polypropylene flip-top closure for sauce brand Choví, featuring a silicone valve that controls the flow of the sauce as it is dispensed from the bottle. The new closure will apply to Choví’s range of sauces for salads, barbecues and snacks including its La Brava, Allioli, Cheddar and Kebab White products.
