Gepack is a Portugal-based manufacturer of PET bottles, and Frubaça is a Portuguese producer of fresh juices and functional beverages. Gepack produces the bottles, which are filled by Frubaça for use in shot-based beverage applications. The collaboration focuses on validating processing and performance across the full production chain, from bottle manufacturing to filling.
PEF is a high-performance, plant-based and recyclable material designed to offer improved barrier performance compared to conventional fossil-based plastics, helping to preserve flavor and quality in beverages. By applying PEF to shot formats, the partners aim to demonstrate how renewable materials can be integrated into existing beverage applications and supply chains. The partners are evaluating how Avantium’s PEF performs in this application and how it can support product protection, extend shelf life and contribute to reducing the environmental impact of packaging for functional beverage shots.
