Vitafoods Europe 2022: Aptar to launch “first-ever” post-consumer recycled active bottle

05 May 2022 --- Aptar CSP Technologies, part of AptarGroup, will preview its first-ever active bottle featuring post-consumer recycled (PCR) content at VitaFoods Europe (Booth J60), May 10-12 in Geneva, Switzerland. The company also plans to introduce an active bottle with higher PCR content in Q4. 

The new PCR active bottles are part of Aptar CSP Technologies’ Activ-Vial solutions portfolio. As with the rest of the active packaging portfolio, the company’s proprietary 3-Phase Activ-Polymer platform technology is fully integrated into the bottle to create a microclimate to protect against moisture and other environmental conditions. 

Unlike traditional packaging options, the technology co-molds highly-engineered active particles into the bottle, scavenging moisture before it reaches the contents inside. 

Customers in the probiotic and nutraceuticals space are increasingly concerned by material circularity.Ensuring product safety
Incorporating PCR content into its Activ-Polymer solutions is a step toward material circularity, as environmental sustainability becomes increasingly important to brand owners and their customers in the probiotic and nutraceuticals space. 

The active material science solutions ensure product protection, extend shelf life and improve patient experience.

Also at the VitaFoods show, Francois Bidet, vice president of Business Development EMEA for Aptar CSP Technologies, will give a presentation on utilizing active material science technologies to solve common product probiotic protection challenges. 

Titled Reimagining Probiotics Protection with Breakthrough Active Material Science Technologies, the presentation will occur on May 11 at 12 PM CEST, both live at the event and via online broadcast.

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Last month, Aptar CSP Technologies introduced local production of its Activ-Vial blood glucose test strip protection to diabetes patients in the China region. Activ-Vial will be produced at the company’s facility in Guangzhou, providing a best-in-class offering for the country’s growing diagnostics market, particularly for patients with diabetes conditions where blood glucose monitoring is a critical component of care. 

Meanwhile, beauty and personal care packaging producer Aptar Beauty + Home unveiled Purity Lite, a PE closure and tube combination for a fully recyclable mono-material solution for personal care products.

Purity Lite is made of 100% PE, features a minimalist design and offers 22% weight reduction versus a two-inch Purity R tube top.

Also, Aptar Food + Beverage partnered with REBO to offer a reusable water bottle using Bluetooth technology to help people stay hydrated. 

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By Natalie Schwertheim