14Sep

CSS020 and CSS096: can packaging for small-scale plants

14 September 2023 eleonora 332

Customize the packaging of your canned beverage: even small-scale plants use Ecocap’s

Small-scale production plant, small lots or batch production: no matter how big your production is, Ecocap’s and Topsyl have the right solution for all sizes, even for smaller scale production plants or for productions at their development stage. Suitable for any type of can and compatible with any packaging solution, with 100% customizable and 100% recyclable capsules, Ecocap’s and Topsyl are a plus for smaller productions, even for niche ones, who want to maintain high quality standards in line with unique productions. And this by offering machinery for can packaging that not only protects the product, but also gives canned beverages a new image, making them vehicles for corporate communication.

Maintaining high quality standards is even more important when it comes to small-scale beverage production facilities. Starting from the cases of first productions, where research and development require small quantities to study the feasibility of the process and make the necessary changes that will then lead to the finished product and its definitive launch in the market, our country is also rich in niche productions that, because of their unique characteristics, are set on totally different timing from medium and large-scale production plants. Timing that aligns on small numbers, those that make a product something unique, because it is linked to a different kind of production.

In the small-scale production, in fact, seasonality of the demand, perishability of the products, unpredictability of the supplies of raw materials and consequent complexity of the productive process are to the agenda, having a great influence on the production capacity of a plant. An all-Italian feature is that of small niche productions to which Ecocap’s could not but respond with a line of machines for cans packaging dedicated to small-scale production plants, where research, technology, sustainability and consumer awareness become an even more important differentiator. All issues Ecocap’s has been working on since its birth in 2003, developing machines for the packaging of canned beverage that can innovate and look beyond packaging as a simple container, making it an integral part and added value of the product, with particular attention to quality and environment.

PACKAGING MACHINES FOR CANS: SMALL PRODUCTIONS FOR GREAT RESULTS

A famous Italian quote always rings in our heads, and it does so even more in those of producers who have decided to bring unique products on the market that, for their special characteristics, follow different production lines from larger scale beverage producers. Today “good [drinks] come in small packages” becomes the new way of saying of a thoughtful and responsible company, which actively participates in the construction of economic, social and environmental sustainability in the areas in which it operates, and that puts itself on the side of niche production, symbol of Made in Italy. Ecocap’s packaging machines for canned beverage CSS020 and CSS096 are designed specifically to be placed in any small-scale production plant, for small lots and batch production.

Small and agile, they provide producers with a unique and worldwide patented system to protect and give visibility to their cans, with 100% customizable and recyclable capsules, giving a positive boost to a unique product that deserves to be protected and told properly.

CSS020: WE PROTECT UNIQUENESS WITH CAN PACKAGING MACHINE FOR SMALL-SCALE BEVERAGE PRODUCTION PLANTS

The smallest can packaging machine in the Ecocap’s machinery range, CSS020 is flexible and fast and plays its role to the fullest. Developed for dynamic production lines, it produces up to 25 cans/minute and has a modular technology. The packaging machine CSS020 is equipped with a easy to use Plug-in Concept, connectable to the home electrical network, a user friendly operator console and is delivered as a complete solution with on-site and remote dedicated training with scheduled maintenance. With a production speed of 1200 cph, peak speed of 1500 cph, 1 welding head and a capacity of 3250 Topsyl, even niche productions can now enjoy a valuable tool to protect their products, with a look towards environmental sustainability.

CSS096: THE CAN PACKAGING MACHINE THAT PRODUCES UP TO 150 CANS/MINUTE

Ideal for small-scale production plants, CSS096 is a machine for the packaging of “small” cans, compact and suitable for small productions. The machine can work in line or stand alone and is easy to use. Developed for dynamic production lines, it produces up to 150 cans/minute, with 6 welding heads and a capacity of 19500 Topsyl, supplied directly from Ecocap’s. The CSS096 packaging machine for canned beverages is equipped, like the largest of the range, with a reliable and efficient technology, Hi-tech Concept with servo motor control and user-friendly operator console. It is supplied by Ecocap’s as a complete solution with on-site and remote dedicated training with scheduled maintenance.

ECOCAP’S AND TOPSYL: INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE SIDE OF SMALL-SCALE CANNED BEVERAGE PRODUCERS

When we think of our country, the first thing that becomes clear before our eyes are the small productions, those that speak of territorial specificity, of unique and seasonal raw materials, of production processes recovered over time. Characteristics that make Made in Italy great in the world and that must be safeguarded in every way, even at the packaging level, with the offer of industrial machines for the packaging of canned beverage that is in line with the specific needs of small producers. Always aligned in believing that sustainable production is the greatest gift we can make to the land that hosts us, Ecocap’s is on the side of all those companies looking for a cutting-edge and sustainable technology, able to take into account a different type of consumer, eager to receive a unique product, also from the point of view of its preservation through packaging.

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04Sep

Food hygiene and canned beverages: the point of Cassoli Group

4 September 2023 eleonora 326

From 1999 to Covid-19, how information about food hygiene related to canned drinks has changed

It was February 6, 2005 when, on page 10 of the Evening Courier, Italian morning daily newspaper, an announcement appeared from the Ministry of Health (Department of Prevention and Communication – Office of the Commissioner ad acta) that read as follows:
“Consumptions of canned beverages with a “stay on tab” opening mechanism or with a retractable tab, such as that of any other canned food, require compliance with hygiene conditions, as contamination of the tab may cause, after taking it off, the introduction of microbial agents into the drink. Therefore, while cans should be stored in clean rooms and external surfaces should be kept clean, consumers are recommended to:
● pay close attention to the state of the packaging;
● before opening the container or can with a stay on tab opening mechanism, it is a good hygienic rule to clean the opening area;
● discard or return the dirty container to the seller;
● consume drinks after having poured them into a container suitable for use.”

Years have passed since this and other articles that immediately put us in front of a real danger: what was seen as a moment of relaxation, drinking a drink in a can, could be configured as an endless circle of contamination. Then the Covid, the pandemic, the lockdown, Italy closed in its natural borders, the world closed from country to country, a single fear that has united us all: the transmission of a virus that put the planet in danger by registering 6,938,353 deaths. So, one of the many problems that we have been living with for years made a strong comeback: drinking from cans, as well as being dangerous, is not hygienic.

FOOD HYGIENE AND CAN PACKAGING: AN OVERVIEW

If in 2005 the Evening Courier made available to the Ministry of Health a space where, like a good family man, reminded us of good practices to follow before drinking our favorite drink in a can, the problem of opening cans and the resulting contamination was already being addressed in 1999, when Codacons (Coordination of the associations for the defense of the environment and the rights of users and consumers), through an appeal to the Lazio regional administrative court, asked the health authorities for a measure to protect the health of consumers, by changing the traditional “stay on tab” opening system. Both the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio and the Council of State granted the requests of Codacons but little or nothing was done, as well as when the issue became the focus of attention again in 2005. With a jump of 15 years, the problem spoke out again stronger than ever with the whole world bent in the face of a health crisis characterized by the spread of Covid-19. In the time of the pandemic, doubts about the safety of drinking in cans have become more and more legitimate and the literature on the subject has once again emerged.

A 2018 Anglo-Saxon study, in particular, verified the state of cleanliness, the contamination of bacteria by hands and their survival in warehouses. This study showed that little less than 200 cans analyzed before contact with hands revealed the presence of proteins in 46% of them, hygienic state at risk for 31% and medium danger slightly less than 22%. Moving on to contact with E.Coli contaminated hands, (E.Coli simply appears on unwashed hands after going to the toilet) cans showed bacteria in 50% of cases when wet and 30% when dry. In general, bacteria survive for up to 14 days.

So much news that revolves around this delicate topic, so much fake news carried out over the years. Talking about a risk of contamination during the bottling process, in 2023, well, this seems really far-fetched. That this increases in the logistical stages after delivery, such as in the Distribution Centers or at the beverage wholesalers, in this case we can say it is much more likely. A risk of contamination that is medium in the organized retail, where on the shelves we find different products, or in the small independent retailers, where the manipulation is high, and that becomes increasingly high in the commercial and collective catering, where different hands of different people come into contact with the cans.

FOOD HYGIENE AND CAN PACKAGING: ECOCAP’S AND TOPSYL ON THE SIDE OF BEVERAGE COMPANIES AND CONSUMERS

If in the past many fake news and stories of cases of diseases contracted and hospitalizations as a result of consumption acts from dirty cans have been exposed, the need to protect the large contact area between the mouth and the pouring point of the can remains an important necessity, especially with regard to all post-distribution handling steps.

Ecocap’s and Topsyl are part of the safety discourse applied to canned drinks with an eye always open to environmental sustainability. Product safety, consumer safety at the time of consumption and respect for the environment: the revolutionary worldwide patent by Ecocap’s sets a new standard in the packaging of cans. A complete and ready-to-use system that can be applied to any type and format of beverage in can, its name is Topsyl and is a seal on the opening of the can that, thanks to an exclusive technology, becomes much more than a safe protection.

In particular, Topsyl:
● protects cans as soon as they are filled, safeguarding products and consumers;
● is an aluminum “second skin” that adheres to the can and seals the entire surface of the can on the opening side throughout its life cycle;
● does not allow the formation of humidity between the protection and the can, preventing the formation of mold and the proliferation of bacteria;
● is 100% ecological and recyclable, ensuring a packaging with a very low environmental impact: the aluminum seal, fixed to the can, cannot be dumped in nature and is recyclable.
● transforms the top of the can into a targeted means of communication, differentiated by market, distribution channel and customer.

Discover with us how to integrate an Ecocap’s Can Packaging Machine into your production line and turn your marketing efforts around with Topsyl and its personalized communication!

31Jul

European Green Deal, what’s new on waste and sustainable packaging regulations

31 July 2023 eleonora 305

Fighting climate change and environmental degradation: the food & beverage packaging side

On November the 30th, the European Commission announced its approval of the new rules for reducing packaging waste. Main objective: to promote re-use and make all packaging recyclable by 2030, in line with the European Green Deal. In this context, the Italian aluminium packaging industry is at the forefront in Europe, having for some time exceeded the targets set at EU level. Our country shows among the highest rates of recycling at the lowest possible costs. Unsurprisingly, the environmental contribution paid by companies to encourage the collection and recycling of aluminium packaging is, with 7 Euros per ton, the lowest in Europe.

Climate change and environmental degradation pose a huge threat to Europe and the world. The future of Europe depends on the good health of the planet and it is in this perspective that the EU countries have committed themselves to achieving the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, while respecting international commitments under the Paris Agreement. The EU’s strategy to achieve the 2050 target is what is contained in the European Green Deal, a package of strategic initiatives aimed at supporting the EU’s green transition.

To overcome these challenges, the European Green Deal will transform the EU into a modern, resource efficient and competitive economy, creating new opportunities for innovation, investment and jobs, but also for:
• reduce emissions
• create jobs and growth
• fight energy poverty
• reduce dependence on external energy
• improve health and well-being

An important slice of these new green models also concerns the world of packaging.

WASTE REDUCTION, THE NEW EU RULES ALSO COVER THE PACKAGING OF CANNED BEVERAGES: DETAILS

In the late 2022, the European Commission approved new rules for the reduction of packaging waste. The goal is to promote re-use, making all packaging recyclable by 2030, in line with the European Green Deal. In particular, there are three main lines in the EU review:
• preventing the production of packaging by imposing restrictions on unnecessary packaging and encouraging re-use and recycling solutions;
• promoting recyclable packaging at sustainable cost;
• create a market of secondary raw materials for waste reduction with obligations for producers.

But where does this need come from? The problem of packaging waste is important and is estimated at 180 kilos per year for each European, plastic in particular.

Eurostat has calculated that in Italy, in 2020, every inhabitant produced almost 2.9 tons of waste, a consistent figure, even if decreasing compared to 2019. In this perspective of improvement, our country ranks among the ten best in Europe, ahead of Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Germany and France. Also the 2021 report of the Ispra – Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research claims that in Italy in 2020 companies have produced less packaging compared to the previous four years.

WASTE REDUCTION, THE NEW EU RULES ALSO CONCERN THE PACKAGING OF CANNED BEVERAGES: THE FUTURE

The new EU rules aim to speed up the process towards a substantial reduction of waste by 2030, implementing reuse and recycling in the countries of the Union, so as to cut even more waste per capita.

To help the consumer, there will be clear labels that will indicate which materials the packaging is made of, where it should be recycled and whether it can be reused or refilled.
On the producers’ side, the EU will impose certain obligations. On the one hand, some forms of packaging will be banned, such as single-use packaging in restaurants, hotels and for fruit and vegetables, on the other one, businesses will be required to offer consumers a certain percentage of their products in refillable or reusable packaging.

EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL AND SUSTAINABLE CAN PACKAGING: ECOCAP’S AND TOPSYL

The Italian aluminium packaging chain is among the most advanced in Europe and has long exceeded the targets set at EU level. Our country has recorded among the highest rates of recycling at the lowest possible cost, with an environmental contribution paid by companies to encourage the collection and recycling of aluminium packaging of 7 Euro per ton, the lowest in Europe.

For some years now, compared to the current legal targets (50% to 2025 and 60% to 2030), the overall recycling of aluminium packaging has been around 70% nationwide. Within this context appear companies that have made of research and development, in the name of sustainability, their main flag, studying high-tech solutions that dialogue with the surrounding environment. This is the case of Ecocap’s, part of the Cassoli Group, and TopSyl, its innovative worldwide patent.

Sustainability in both environmental and social terms is at the heart of the mission of Ecocap’s and the other companies of the Cassoli Group. In fact, Ecocap’s, in addition to being synonymous with innovation, research & development and technological progress in the field of industrial packaging machines, is a thoughtful and responsible company, actively involved in the construction of economic, social and environmental sustainability in the areas in which it operates. Its worldwide patent TopSyl in particular, is a complete and ready-to-use system that can be applied to any type and format of can, a seal on the opening that, thanks to an exclusive technology, becomes much more than a safe protection.

TopSyl protects the cans as soon as they are filled, safeguarding product and consumer, not allowing the formation of humidity between the protection and the can so as to prevent the formation of mold and the proliferation of bacterial flora. It is 100% ecological and recyclable, ensuring a packaging with a very low environmental impact: fixed to the can, made of recyclable aluminium, it cannot be dumped in the environment. In addition, it is fully integrated into the needs of corporate communication, transforming the upper part of the can into a targeted and differentiated means of communication, by market, distribution channel and customer.

Discover the world of Ecocap’s and TopSyl!

sustainable canned beverage packaging solutions

Customize the packaging of your canned beverage: even small-scale plants use Ecocap’s

PACKAGING MACHINES FOR CANS: SMALL PRODUCTIONS FOR GREAT RESULTS

CSS020: WE PROTECT UNIQUENESS WITH CAN PACKAGING MACHINE FOR SMALL-SCALE BEVERAGE PRODUCTION PLANTS

CSS096: THE CAN PACKAGING MACHINE THAT PRODUCES UP TO 150 CANS/MINUTE

ECOCAP’S AND TOPSYL: INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE SIDE OF SMALL-SCALE CANNED BEVERAGE PRODUCERS

From 1999 to Covid-19, how information about food hygiene related to canned drinks has changed

FOOD HYGIENE AND CAN PACKAGING: AN OVERVIEW

FOOD HYGIENE AND CAN PACKAGING: ECOCAP’S AND TOPSYL ON THE SIDE OF BEVERAGE COMPANIES AND CONSUMERS

Fighting climate change and environmental degradation: the food & beverage packaging side

WASTE REDUCTION, THE NEW EU RULES ALSO COVER THE PACKAGING OF CANNED BEVERAGES: DETAILS

WASTE REDUCTION, THE NEW EU RULES ALSO CONCERN THE PACKAGING OF CANNED BEVERAGES: THE FUTURE

EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL AND SUSTAINABLE CAN PACKAGING: ECOCAP’S AND TOPSYL

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sustainable canned beverage packaging solutions

CSS020 and CSS096: can packaging for small-scale plants

Customize the packaging of your canned beverage: even small-scale plants use Ecocap’s

PACKAGING MACHINES FOR CANS: SMALL PRODUCTIONS FOR GREAT RESULTS

CSS020: WE PROTECT UNIQUENESS WITH CAN PACKAGING MACHINE FOR SMALL-SCALE BEVERAGE PRODUCTION PLANTS

CSS096: THE CAN PACKAGING MACHINE THAT PRODUCES UP TO 150 CANS/MINUTE

ECOCAP’S AND TOPSYL: INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE SIDE OF SMALL-SCALE CANNED BEVERAGE PRODUCERS

Food hygiene and canned beverages: the point of Cassoli Group

From 1999 to Covid-19, how information about food hygiene related to canned drinks has changed

FOOD HYGIENE AND CAN PACKAGING: AN OVERVIEW

FOOD HYGIENE AND CAN PACKAGING: ECOCAP’S AND TOPSYL ON THE SIDE OF BEVERAGE COMPANIES AND CONSUMERS

European Green Deal, what’s new on waste and sustainable packaging regulations

Fighting climate change and environmental degradation: the food & beverage packaging side

WASTE REDUCTION, THE NEW EU RULES ALSO COVER THE PACKAGING OF CANNED BEVERAGES: DETAILS

WASTE REDUCTION, THE NEW EU RULES ALSO CONCERN THE PACKAGING OF CANNED BEVERAGES: THE FUTURE

EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL AND SUSTAINABLE CAN PACKAGING: ECOCAP’S AND TOPSYL

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