ALPLA and CCL Label develop stackable PET can to rival aluminium

ALPLA and CCL Label have jointly developed a 0.33-litre stackable PET beverage container designed as an alternative to aluminium cans. The container can run on existing PET filling lines, uses no internal BPA-containing epoxy coating, and is decorated with CCL's detachable EcoFloat shrink sleeve to support bottle-to-bottle recycling. The companies point to EU bisphenol restrictions taking effect from July 2026 as a driver for beverage makers to consider the format.

Why this mattersA drop-in PET can format lets beverage brands switch from metal without new filling investment, adding competitive pressure on can makers as BPA rules tighten.

• Container volume is 0.33 litres, made from transparent PET
• Can run on existing PET filling infrastructure without line changes
• No internal BPA-containing epoxy coating used, unlike some metal cans
• Container can be produced using recycled PET (rPET) for bottle-to-bottle recycling
• Decoration is CCL Label's detachable EcoFloat shrink sleeve, made from low-density polyolefin
• EU restrictions on bisphenol-containing food packaging apply from July 2026
• The 0.33-litre bottle-in-can format is now available and designed to run on existing PET filling lines
• The design carries a tethered cap, new to the can segment
• The container features a resealable, fixed cap, described as new to the can segment