Sidel is gearing up to introduce its edible oil bottle produced using laser technology, said to achieve a 20% weight reduction compared to a halogen-blown equivalent while delivering comparable overall performance.
The company says the 1L bottle maintains grip in consumers’ hands and vertical strength for logistics. The company will be presenting the new bottle at interpack 2026 at Booth B47, Hall 13.
Sidel states using laser heating for the bottle’s design approach means PET is intentionally concentrated only where it contributes to mechanical performance, while unnecessary material is removed elsewhere. This reportedly results in a 4g PET saving compared to the halogen equivalent.
The bottle also features a Power Ring, which - according to Sidel - acts as a targeted reinforcement, concentrating material where it is needed to maintain side load performance during opening and pouring. The overall material distribution is said to ensure the bottle remains robust throughout the supply chain, with a secured top load performance comparable to a heavier halogen alternative.
Sidel adds that other areas of the container, including zones such as under the neck or on the bottle base, feature optimized stretching and a lower quantity of material.
At the end of last year Sidel revealed Nitro Square, a square-shaped, rPET-compatible bottle for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing, reportedly capable of reaching an hourly output of 2,600 bottles per mould on Sidel machinery. The bottle also features Sidel’s wave-shaped StarLITE-R Nitro base, designed for stability and drop resistance alongside visual appeal.
More recently, Verpact and Jumbo Supermarkt incorporated 30% recycled plastic into the retailer’s 3L frying oil bottles, with every kilogram of plastic recycled expected to reduce CO2 emissions by two and a half kilograms. In 2025 Verpact teamed up with various brand owners to publish its Delta Plan for Circular Plastic Packaging, aiming to tackle issues like the absence of reliable and food-safe recyclate streams, insufficient connections between supply chain partners and cheap overseas imports.
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