Three Saturn PET sizes built for kombucha.
The most common formats Australian kombucha brewers run. Pick by retail channel.
Saturn’s kombucha-focused range gives you three single-serve sizes and one large-format share size. All four pair with the same 55mm aluminium lid — the only consumable you need to stock for canning runs.
All three use the same 55mm aluminium lid — one seamer setup, no proprietary tooling. See full size matrix.
Lighter than glass. Brighter than aluminium.
Three production-line reasons kombucha brewers switch from glass to clear PET.
1. Ship-weight savings vs glass — up to 65% lighter. Each glass 330ml bottle weighs ~240g; the equivalent PET can is ~22g. For a pallet of 1,000 SKUs, that’s 220kg saved — significant on interstate freight.
2. Crystal-clear PET shows live colour and turbidity. Aluminium hides the contents; glass shows them. PET sits between the two on cost while keeping the product visible — matters for brews where colour signals flavour (turmeric, hibiscus, butterfly pea).
3. BPA-free + food-grade safe for fermented drinks. All Saturn PET cans are manufactured from food-grade BPA-free PET resin meeting FDA and Australian food contact regulations. Suitable for live, sealed kombucha pasteurised or unpasteurised — though shelf-stability rules still apply (see FAQ).
What kombucha makers ask before their first carton.
Is PET safe for live kombucha?
Yes — food-grade BPA-free PET is approved for fermented beverages including kombucha. However, continued fermentation produces CO2. Plan for either: (a) pasteurise before canning, (b) cold-chain distribution, or (c) refrigerated retail. PET can flex under sustained pressure if not chilled.
What’s the typical shelf life of PET-canned kombucha?
Pasteurised kombucha in PET typically holds 3–6 months at retail shelf temp. Live (unpasteurised) kombucha in PET runs 4–8 weeks refrigerated. Pressure-test 2 weeks of fridge storage on each new recipe before launching to retail.
Can I custom-print kombucha labels?
Two options: full-wrap printed cans on indent (10,000 unit MOQ, 10–12 week lead) or shrink sleeves / stickers for small batches over white-label PET. See custom branding options.
What about CO2 retention vs aluminium?
PET has slightly higher gas permeability than aluminium — expect 1–3% CO2 loss per month at refrigerated storage. For kombucha at retail shelf-life under 2 months, this is negligible. For longer shelf goals, aluminium remains the gold standard.
Do you sell aluminium lids separately?
Saturn cans ship with matching 55mm aluminium lids in coordinated cartons. Replacement lids and bulk lid orders are available — email our team.
Brewing other beverages too?
See the full Saturn PET range and 8-state compliance grid on our wholesale PET cans guide, or browse the complete 6-size collection.
Foil Tray Buying Guide & FAQs
Your Complete Guide to Foil Trays & Food Packaging
Pakio provides a full range of foil trays, from 500ml snack trays to 5220ml extra-large catering containers. Small sizes (500ml–850ml) are great for single-serve meals, medium trays (1000ml–1500ml) suit family dining, and large trays (3000ml–5220ml) are perfect for catering and bulk food orders.
Yes. All Pakio foil trays are made from premium food-grade aluminium, which is 100% recyclable. This makes them an eco-friendly and safe choice for restaurants, cafés, and catering businesses looking to reduce waste while maintaining quality.
Absolutely. Each foil tray has a matching paper lid available. The lids keep food fresh, secure, and easy to transport—perfect for takeaway packaging and food delivery services.
Pakio’s foil trays and containers are trusted by:
- Cafés & Takeaway shops – for snacks and small meals
- Restaurants & Bakeries – for main courses, desserts, and baked goods
- Catering companies – for bulk meals, events, and party platters
Yes. All foil trays are available in bulk packs, from 100pcs to 500pcs per carton, at wholesale prices. We also offer Australia-wide delivery, and orders over $150 in Melbourne Metro qualify for free shipping.
Aluminium foil trays are:
- Heat-resistant & oven safe
- Greaseproof & leak-proof
- Recyclable & eco-friendly
- Durable for both hot and cold meals