Amcor Rigid Plastics has been named the winner in the beverage/nonalcoholic category of the AmeriStar Package Awards Competition, sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). The ultra-lightweight, hot-fill polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container was designed exclusively for PepsiCo-Lipton’s tea drink brand in Central America.
The 500ml package weighs 22g and utilizes a 33mm finish that features a 50 percent reduction in material over a traditional 38mm finish. The “tea-leaf” shaped body panels aid in the vacuum while providing visual movement and a gripping surface for consumers.