BERICAP has recently developed a “Vinegar” version of its Galileo II closure introducing a new neck-finish to the market.

The Galileo II closure is a two-piece, flip-top closure weighing 3 g. The base, which is the sealing element between bottle and closure, is made of Polyethylene, while the over-cap is made of transparent Polypropylene. Thus, color combinations are possible, giving the bottle a modern and contemporary look, due partly to the transparency of the over-cap. The closure adds value to the package, providing for product differentiation on the shelves.

Incorporated to the closure are two independent tamper-evidence seals. The consumer needs to first break the over-cap seal before being able to remove the pull-up ring, which eventually breaks the second seal. This second seal opens four small holes, which act as “flow regulators”. The vinegar can thus freely be dosed, either by droplets, sprinkles or even “be showered” over the salad, depending on how much the consumer presses onto the bottle.

The challenge for BERICAP was on one hand, to create the second seal, formed by the four independent membranes to be tight, withholding up to 1,0 bar internal pressure created by N2 dropping, and on the other hand, to easily break once lifting the pull-ring.

Due to the recent trend of ever increasing PET resin costs, BERICAP conceptualized a new and lighter neck finish, in substitution of the current 29/21 adopted standard. The new 26/21 neck-finish, being 1,3 g per bottle lighter than its predecessor, has the potential to quickly be adopted by the industry. Potential PET resin savings are substantial, translating into a more economic package. The Galileo II closure perfectly fits over the 26/21 neck-finish.

Aiming innovation, consumer convenience and appeal as well as cost reduction, the Brazilian Vinegar market leader, Alimentos Castelo adopted the Galileo II closure to enhance the contemporary look of its new bottle.

Many features of this innovating concept, given by the 26/21 finish and the Galileo II closure are intellectually protected in several countries.

BERICAP, once again, demonstrates through this product development why it achieved reputation and recognition as one of the technological leaders and innovators of the industry.