Grupo GEPP, the exclusive bottler for PepsiCo in Mexico, has announced the installation of expanded bottling lines for returnable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and glass, in collaboration with Sidel.<\/p>\n
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This initiative aims to achieve a 10% increase in returnable packaging solutions by 2030.<\/p>\n
Operating 44 production facilities across Mexico, Grupo GEPP manufactures and distributes bottles for brands such as Pepsi, 7Up, Gatorade, and Lipton, in addition to its own brands, E-pura and Garci-Crespo.<\/p>\n
The company has been actively pursuing PepsiCo\u2019s strategy to reduce virgin plastic consumption since 2018.<\/p>\n
This strategy includes a target to reduce virgin plastic per serving by 50%, increase the returnable packaging offering from 10% to 20% by 2030, and reach net-zero emissions by 2040.<\/p>\n
In 2018, Sidel assisted GEPP in installing a partial returnable glass bottle line at its Puebla facility, which led to the launch of a universal returnable glass bottle designed to enhance production efficiency and material recycling.<\/p>\n
Subsequent collaborations included the establishment of a combined returnable PET and glass line in Apodaca in 2019, followed by a complete returnable PET line in Guadalajara in 2020.<\/p>\n
This line was designed to accommodate 2,000ml, 2,500ml, and 3,000ml formats, with future provisions for reusable glass. Additional returnable PET and glass lines were introduced in Merida in 2021.<\/p>\n
The new lines incorporate the Hydra bottle washer, which enhances washing effectiveness while reducing chemical and water consumption, thereby lowering total ownership costs.<\/p>\n
The EvoFILL Glass probe filler is also featured, offering improved flexibility and hygiene conditions.<\/p>\n
Sidel account manager Ascenci\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez said: \u201cThis ongoing collaboration exemplifies how long-term partnerships \u2013 grounded in reliability, service excellence, and technical knowledge-sharing \u2013 can enhance operational efficiency, support sustainable business practices, and help customers successfully navigate the evolving demands of the beverage industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grupo GEPP reports that its partnership with Sidel has resulted in a 30% increase in incremental PET volume, contributing to a reduction in virgin resin usage.<\/p>\n
From 2018 to 2023, the company claims a 73.3% increase in the volume of returnable PET and glass packaging, with a growth baseline rising from 100% in 2018 to 173.3% in 2023.<\/p>\n
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