Ardagh Group Launches New Nitro Slim Can
The Nitro Can’s main feature is a widget: This nitrogen-filled, in-can capsule neatly replicates the infusion process of on-tap coffee. Upon can opening, the widget is activated, releasing nitrogen into the beverage and creating a cascading pour and foamy head within the glass, mug, or jug being used to consume this en vogue coffee.
Exploring at-home drinking:
The Nitro Can’s main feature is a widget: This nitrogen-filled, in-can capsule neatly replicates the infusion process of on-tap coffee. Upon can opening, the widget is activated, releasing nitrogen into the beverage and creating a cascading pour and foamy head within the glass, mug, or jug being used to consume this en vogue coffee. “The new Nitro Can allows one to indulge in the quality, taste and texture of cold brew coffee, something previously exclusive to high-end coffee bars and which can be enjoyed while relaxing or celebrating at home,” Adriana Escobar, Beverage Product Manager at Ardagh’s Metal Division, explains. “On the consumer front, this can assists brands in easily replicating the thick and foamy crema that nitro cold brew coffee lovers desire. Nitro slim can offers the perfect format and serving size expected from nitro coffee consumers. From the operations side, Ardagh has an extensive product experience with nitro beverages and supports integration of this technology into the filling process to both established players and start-ups looking to tap into this trending market.”
Sophisticated technology:
The technology inside the Nitro Can is highly developed. The widget device is fixed to the bottom of the can, ensuring overall filling efficiency. In addition, because of the treatment process applied to the nitro coffee, the beverage is shelf stable. This translates to a canned beverage that can be sold outside of the cold chain thanks to the coffee’s self-preserving properties, a fact further boosted by the Nitro Can’s hermetic seal, ensuring a safe and hygienic product.
Strong R&D partnership:
“With the Nitro Can, Ardagh Group is taking a bold step forward in the canning of nitro sensitive beverages and is significantly broadening its range of specialty solutions,” Escobar emphasizes. To support such efforts, the company is known to rely on strong partnerships in order to secure its leading market position. With the Nitro Can, German ingredients producer Döhler GmbH supported Ardagh’s Beverage CTS team in fully assessing the complex interplay between cold brew coffee and metal packaging. The cooperation has resulted in an all-round canning solution for premium off-trade drinking occasions. And coffee is far from being the limit: “We are excited for the future of the Nitro Can which will ultimately be rolled out to other beverages in the near future. We see lots of opportunity for brands to shake-up their product offering with foaming drinks and are pleased we can be that one-stop solution to support their efforts,” Escobar concludes.
Source: Ardagh Group
