Openings for aseptic PET in dairy

摘要

While pasteurised, fresh milk in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) continues to dominate UK liquid dairy, suppliers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) blow-and-fill lines are identifying clearer opportunities, especially for aseptic filling with dry preform sterilisation."We are witnessing the beginning of a growing trend," Sidel northern Europe salesmanager Michael Quinn told Food Manufacture. "It involves a variety of milk-based drinks such as flavoured milk, ready-to-drink (RTD) breakfast products, beverages fortified with vitamins, proteins, probiotics or fruit."All of this is showing true potential in the premium dairy niche."Drinks formerly supplied in powdered form are increasingly marketed in RTD formats, he added.Sidel has three of its Aseptic Combi Predis PET lines installed at "a world-leading independent UK bottler", two of them validated for low-acid products.