BuzzBox premium cocktails said it expanded its production capabilities to offer wine and malt-based beverage companies the only alcohol-licensed co-manufacturing facility in North America offering Tetra Prisma Aseptic 200 mL and 250 mL cartons with plant-based, resealable DreamCap as well as in-line 4-pack and 6-pack production.
The 65,000-square-foot facility opened in April 2021. includes a new automated cross-flow membrane filter system that delivers longer filtration, improves production, and significantly reduces production costs and environmental impact. After six months, the zero-waste production system in the heart of the Coachella Valley has provided sizable environmental value including saving over 100,000 gallons of water and emitting 80% less emissions than a standard plant of similar size.
“This new format gives wineries and malt-based new options when taking a product to market. Prior to our BuzzBox expansion, the Tetra Prisma Aseptic 200mL and 250mL sizes with resealable DreamCap had not been available to alcohol-based beverages in North America,” said Bob Lienhard, vp-strategic partnerships.
Tetra Pak cartons offer a packaging solution for brands seeking an environmentally conscious alternative to glass, plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Tetra Pak cartons are primarily plant-based, which allows for a move away from traditional fossil-based materials, minimizing the carton’s carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Additionally, cartons are shipped for filling as large rolls of flat packaging material for maximum efficiency in transportation and distribution. Finally, once a product has been enjoyed, Tetra Pak cartons are recyclable and contribute to the development of new products made from recycled cartons, like writing paper, tissues and sustainable building material.
“Building our own sustainable facility for the production of BuzzBox premium cocktails was always part of the plan,” said Rod Vandenbos, BuzzBox founder/CEO. “As a purpose-built company, our vision includes sharing our innovative technology with other beverage categories striving to deliver sustainable solutions that today’s consumers demand.”
Besides the unique capabilities of producing alcoholic beverages in Tetra Prisma Aseptic 200ml and 250ml cartons with the resealable DreamCap closure, the company recently added a new automated cross-flow membrane filter system that delivers longer filtration, improves production, and significantly reduces production costs and environmental impact. “With this announcement, we are welcoming the wine and malt-based beer industries into our facility as we expand our ability to provide a packaging approach with a number of sustainable benefits,” added Vandenbos.
“BuzzBox has been a leading example of sustainable packaging solutions in the spirits category and continues to innovate with us to deliver quality products to their consumers,” explained Pedro Goncalves, vp-Marketing for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. “Our packaging not only supports buzzbox’s efforts to protect the environment, but also protects the premium ingredients in buzzbox cocktails better than anyone else. You’re not going to get something that benefits the environment and tastes this good in a bottle or in a can!”