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Cremora's switch to PET

Eagle Family Foods Inc.’s switch in packaging materials in its 1-kg size of Cremora powdered non-dairy creamer was the first move in an across-the-board transition.

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A 6-oz size made the switch next, followed by 16- and 22-oz sizes. “By October,” says director of packaging R&D Bob Larkin, “we hope to have all Cremora in PET.”

According to EFFI brand manager Dawn Polizzotti, polyethylene terephthalate containers are shinier, stronger and more easily recycled than polyvinyl chloride. “And with the kilo size, we added another benefit: the grip.” Suggested retail price for the 1-kg Cremora Original is $3.99, while Cremora Royale is $4.39.

Surprisingly enough, even though PET resin historically costs more than PVC, EFFI saved money in making the switch to PET. Larkin won’t quantify the savings, but he emphasizes that the switch wouldn’t have been made if a savings couldn’t be achieved. A big factor in the cost picture is that the PVC containers are extrusion- blown, while the PET jars are injection/stretch blown, a considerably faster process. “With higher speeds in bottle making comes a reduction in the cost of the package,” says Larkin.

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