PET wine bottle takes off with Air Transat

Canadian supplier of fine wines Societe de Vin Internationale launches a 1-L PET barrier bottle for its wine brands that quickly takes flight with Air Transat airlines.

Societe_wine
Societe_wine

Societe de Vin Internationale LTEE, a leading supplier of fine wines, beers, and alcomalts, based in Laval, Quebec, Canada, has made its debut in plastic packaging, introducing what it says is the first 1-L PET wine bottle for the North American airline industry. The lightweight PET barrier container, supplied by Amcor Rigid Plastics, was designed to give cost-conscious airlines a high quality option that mimics glass while also delivering reduced fuel consumption and a cost savings over its glass predecessor, says Societe de Vin Internationale.

Air Transat charter airline in Montreal, one of Canada’s largest charter airlines, adopted the use of the lightweight 1-L PET wine bottle for sustainability advantages, according to Aldo Geloso, an executive with Societe de Vin Internationale. “We introduced the concept, and they quickly came onboard because of a vital need to reduce weight on their aircraft and consequently reduce fuel costs,” he explains.

In addition, Air Transat reports that the wine container has been well received by air travelers and will be expanded into full-service use, according to Geloso.

The 54-g PET stock bottle is one-eighth the weight of the previous 430-g glass container. It is used for Societe de Vin Internationale’s 1-L Claret wine format for its Costabella, Viejos Robles, Massaria, and Bergerie du Loup wine brands.

Barrier coating is recyclable

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO
Looking for CPG-focused digital transformation solutions? Download our editor-curated list from PACK EXPO featuring top companies offering warehouse management, ERP, digital twin, and MES software with supply chain visibility and analytics capabilities—all tailored specifically for CPG operations.
Download Now
List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO
Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.
Download Now
Annual Outlook Report: Workforce