PC's new jar clearly won't break

RPC Verpackungen Celle has manufactured a contact clear and shatter resistant jar for a relaunch of Scholetta chocolate nuts from Van Houten. Based in Norderstedt, Germany, Van Houten manufactures a range of chocolate products for the trade sector.

RPC Verpackungen Celle has manufactured a contact clear and shatter resistant jar for a relaunch of Scholetta chocolate nuts from Van Houten. Based in Norderstedt, Germany, Van Houten manufactures a range of chocolate products for the trade sector. Van Houten required a jar that was both contact clear and shatterproof, creating an interesting challenge for RPC Celle. Although a PS jar is commonly seen as the ideal material for contact clear, PP provides stronger resistance against breakage. RPC’s designers therefore had to choose between the two materials. They decided that the increased protection provided by PP, both during distribution and for the consumer, made it more suitable for Van Houten’s needs. RPC therefore developed a clear, thin-walled PP jar. For increased practicality when removing the container from the mould, the jar is conical in shape. The injection-moulded jar holds 200g of chocolate nuts and features a tamper evident lid. Labels will be applied by Van Houten.