Tamper-resistant gelato packaging

THE UniPak pot is the packaging of choice for Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy. Made by RPC Superfos, the pot comes with a tamper evident feature and a convenient spoon in the lid. High-quality graphics make the pot even more eye-catching to gelato consumers.

“The tamper evidence of the UniPak pots is very attractive,” said CEO and founder Pete Palazzolo. Besides assuring the end-user of an untouched product, the feature optimises our manufacturing process and, at the same time, it safeguards the quality of the Palazzolo products. This is because tamper evidence eliminates the need for burning a foil seal on the plastic rim, so our gelato avoids a heat shock – it stays delicious and we save time.”

The spoon in the lid, which makes the range’s 69mm diameter model perfect for eating straightaway was also a key consideration because of its added convenience to Palazzolo’s products which are often sold from food trucks in front of American football stadiums, concert halls, and at other outdoor events where people buy treats for immediate consumption.

These venues, together with the gastronomic restaurants and boutique-style retailers that are its typical outlets, make eye-catching artwork a must for Palazzolo’s. The UniPak pot solution is embellished with advanced scratch-resistant in-mould labelling, which produces immaculate graphics, vivid colours, and clear details. In this way it reflects the bright colours and intense flavours that characterise Palazzolo’s products.

“The artwork looks beautiful and the quality of the print job is better than what you normally see,” added Mr Palazzolo. “In addition, the feel of the UniPak container, in any size we use, gets a lot of positive remarks these days.

“We experience RPC Superfos as being much more than just a packaging provider,” he continues.  “They are more like a partner who really wants to see our business growing and succeeding. Our connection is far from a one-time sales contract; it is much more like the beginning of a long-term business relationship.”

Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy was established in 1986 in Michigan, United States, and now offers more than 1,000 flavours – from vegan frozen yogurt to banana split sundae that are free from corn syrup and unhealthy greasy additives. Products are made at the company’s 50,000-square-feet dairy.