The Packaging of Fruit Juice and Non-Carbonated Fruit Drinks (CDI, 1998, 87 p.): III. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PACKAGING: D - LONG SHELF LIFE STERILISED PRODUCTS (ASEPTIC PACKAGING): 21. ''Cartocan''

The Packaging of Fruit Juice and Non-Carbonated Fruit Drinks (CDI, 1998, 87 p.)

III. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PACKAGING

D - LONG SHELF LIFE STERILISED PRODUCTS (ASEPTIC PACKAGING)

TECHNICAL FILING-CARD N° 21

D - Aseptic packaging

DATA	DESCRIPTION	REMARK
Description	Cylindrical packaging processed from carton	Opening by "Pull Tape" (spline to be pulled out)
Composition	Laminated carton with EVOH/PE* coat	Possibility of addition of one coat of alu for shelf-life higher than 3 months
Cost price	The can is composed of 4 parts (body + bottom + lid + spline): 5 to 5.6 pence
Shelf-life	- 3 months for cans without alu - More than 6 months with alu
Volume	150 to 500 ml	Packaging machine can be adjusted to obtain several sizes
Packaging machine output	From 7500 cans/hr
Capital investment for packaging machines	From £ 1250 k
Recommended or essential outer pack	The CartonCan is identical to the metallic can
Positioning of the product on the market	Supermarkets, hotels	Convenient and new form and size (new image)
Positioning in relation to the environment	Recyclable and easy for incineration in the case of cartocan without alu	The plastic material can be easily separated from the carton

* See glossary

N° 21: "Cartocan"