French food manufacturer Soulié Restauration has launched a new Shake Me range that brings the principle of the shaker pack – where ingredients are shaken and mixed together immediately before eating – to pasta dishes.
Each pack contains a sauce topped with pasta that is then microwaved and shaken for consumption.
Keeping the pasta and sauce separate until the last moment also helps to preserve the texture of the pasta.
The thermoformed polypropylene evoh film or PP/EVOH/PP 590ml multilayer pot from RPC Bebo Plastik delivers an ambient shelf life of 18 months.
The injection molded PP lid is manufactured by RPC Bramlage and provides a tight hermetic seal with the pot to prevent leakage of the sauce.
The lid incorporates a bayonet system with two closed positions – the first seals the pack after filling and while on shelf; the second is the position used for reheating by the consumer.
The lid has 52 small holes to allow steam evacuation during microwaving, while its design allows the incorporation of a fork underneath for on-the-go consumption.
The pasta and sauce are retorted in the pot after filling before the addition of the lid.
The technical teams at the two RPC sites worked closely together to ensure a perfect seal between pot and lid, particularly during the shaking stage.
The attractive pot design offers easy handling for the consumer.
Aimed at the 18 – 25 year group in particular, the bright orange pack is complemented by an eye-catching sleeve for maximum on-shelf branding while the lid features a matt effect and incorporates the William Saurin logo with a glossy effect finish.
