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Sonoco, the global packaging company, is supplying Heinz with paperboard cans for its newly launched Heinz Nurture Follow-on Milk powdered infant formula.

The packaging giant will supply Heinz with 27mm x 156mm rigid paperboard cans, weighing 900 grams, produced at its plant in Manchester, England.

The cans are made from two layers of recycled paperboard that are spiral wound and a high-barrier liner, the cans lock out moisture and oxygen that could compromise the nutritional integrity of the powdered infant formula.

They also keep the powdered product from clumping.

The cans also have other parent-friendly features, including a Sonoco-supplied Sealed Safe peelable membrane closure with a metal rim seamed onto the can's end and an easy-grip ring pull that opens the can easily.

A custom-designed moulded plastic overcap with a hinge allows easy access to the infant formula and closes securely, protecting the product between meals.

A plastic scoop and levelling bar inside the can help parents measure the correct amount of dry formula, while a tamper-evident tear band indicates whether or not the pack is safe for use.

The cans are finished with a high-quality Chromolux paper label and six-colour litho-printing with a high-gloss varnish.

Christina Bouzala of HJ Heinz Company, said: "Heinz Nurture Follow-on Milk powdered infant formula is a new brand, with a new formulation, and replaces Farley's Follow-on Milk product.

"With this important launch, we wanted a premium package that would make preparing baby's milk easier for our customers. The new Sealed-Safe opening system is much easier to open, while the custom overcap and scoop help ensure parents use the right amount of formula and provide their babies with proper nutrition."

Heinz Nurture Growing Baby Follow-on Milk is available in the UK at Boots, Tesco, Asda, Superdrug, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose.

Sonoco has more than 330 operations in 35 countries, serving customers in 85 nations.