Evaluation of the Functional Performance for Carbonated Beverage Packaging: A Review for Future Trends

Abstract

Carbonated beverage packaging are widely used all over the world and in Egypt.. Aluminum cans and PET bottles using increased day by day versus glass bottles. Although, the glass bottles means quality, Aluminum cans and PET bottles are still the first and second choices for most consumers.   Carbonated soft drinks CSD packaging require ease openings, handling, and high gas barrier properties. Glass bottles in 1980s remained the dominate packaging in the Egyptian market before plastic bottles and aluminum cans invaded the markets..

Aluminum cans undergone many important developments throughout years to compete with glass and PET bottles. The research aimed to evaluate the current situation of carbonated beverage packaging for best performance according to consumer and product requirements. The study questioned if aluminum cans and PET bottle have good performance and respond to what are expected. Furthermore, if they will forefront the markets with its current state.

The study findings ascertained that there are some challenges for both PET bottles; concerning carbonation loss and aluminum cans that related to reclosing and proper sanitary problems.

In The following years, there may be active PET bottles and re-closable aluminum cans seen in the markets.

Key words: Carbonated beverage, Aluminum cans, carbonation loss, closing system, PET, Glass bottle, REOE, CSD