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How to solve the dairy packaging puzzle

How to solve the dairy packaging puzzle

Dairy processors seeking to leverage the most potent packaging for their unique circumstances must sort through an expanding array of alternatives.
Richard Mitchell
February 1, 2021
Selecting the optimal packaging for their specific products and operating infrastructures can be an onerous endeavor for dairy processors. Companies seeking to maximize product quality, operating efficiencies and revenues must sort through a growing plethora of rigid and flexible options that consist of varying materials and elements.
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Case Study

New packaging line at O-At-Ka Milk Products boosts production of RTD beverages

A fresh approach to automation is moving this dairy products copacker to greater flexibility, productivity and growth.
William L. Schreiber
William L. Schreiber
January 27, 2021
For more than 60 years, Batavia, N.Y.-based O-At-Ka Milk Products has co-packed dairy-based products. One of O-At-Ka's bright spots has been the growing demand for co-packed ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages such as milk-based coffees, teas, energy drinks, nutritional offerings and ethnic selections.
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Aseptic packaging can increase the shelf life of shelf-stable products by six to 12 months. Photo by Sable-Rhoden Media, courtesy of Diversified Foods Inc.

Aseptic dairy packaging gains acceptance

The use of aseptic packaging by dairy processors is on the rise as operators seek newer solutions for enhancing food safety while reducing waste and operating expenses.
Richard Mitchell
November 24, 2020
The aseptic packaging market is picking up steam. Sector sales for the dairy industry will reach $24.6 billion globally by 2024, up from $14 billion in 2017, projects Transparency Market Research, an Albany, N.Y.-based market intelligence firm.
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Messe Frankfurt enters into joint venture with FPSA to produce Process Expo

The strategic partnership aims to add value for all show participants.
November 13, 2020

Messe Frankfurt Inc. (MFI) and the McLean, Va.-based Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced that they entered into a joint venture to align their resources to create and co-produce Process Expo, the nation’s largest horizontal trade show for the food and beverage processing and packaging industry.


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Case Study

Olé Mexican Foods uses print technology from Sealed Air to stand out at retail

Sealed Air helped the company print on its thermoformed queso fresco packages.
Deborah Sepulveda
November 2, 2020
When Olé Mexican Foods Inc. first consulted with its former film supplier about printing on the thermoformed package, the supplier declined. But when the Norcoss, Ga.-based company reached out to Sealed Air, the company's graphics and packaging experts sprang into action to make it happen.
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