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Six Layers in an Aseptic Package
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As the
freezing process puts severe strain on the dough, the Aseptic processing
is the second biggest breakthrough in the field of food processing since
pasteurisation, and aseptic packaging offers benefits no other kind
of packaging does. Together, the aseptic processing and packaging of
liquid foods has been considered the most important food science advancement
of the 20th century by the reputed Institute of Food Technologists in
1960.
Early
pioneering companies like Swedish major Tetra Pak (pioneers in the field
of Aseptic processing and packaging) very quickly realised market needs
of providing a total range of processing and packaging solutions under
one roof. Tetra Pak has concentrated on this core competence and is
today a single-source supplier – from customised process equipment for
dairy and dairy products, beverages (including fruit juices, still drinks
and carbonated soft drinks) and prepared foods – to complete processing
and packaging plants. In addition, Tetra Pak plays the role of the Informed
Business Partner to the industry, by value adding through marketing
and technical “software” support. This makes Tetra Pak a company that
provides “more than the package and gives it a true edge over competition.
The pasteurised
plastic pouch (PPP) has been a major packaging medium for liquid milk
in the developing countries. The lack of a continuous cold chain and
also the prohibitive costs of having one result in a broken cold chain
for the PPP in most developing countries. Add to that the problem of
adulteration and the consumer in these countries is not in a position
to get access to good quality milk. The Tetra Fino Aseptic, which is
an aseptic pouch shaped package, provides the consumers in these countries
access to safe, hygienic, good quality and nutritional milk at an affordable
price. The TFA system draws on the expertise and experience of global
leaders Tetra Pak to develop a system for emerging markets such as India.
The
3 Pillars to Aseptic Technology
The key
to introduction of an Aseptic Technology in most developing countries
are a low cost entry in terms of investment and also providing an affordable
cost in terms of operations. The Tetra Fino Aseptic System is designed
keeping in view these two key aspects. The system consists of three
components :
The
package has the possibility of a five colour flexographic printing which
provides the possibility having an consumer appealing package design.
The use of paper within the package gives the package a better hand
feel and acts as a strong differentiation to the pouch. The packaging
cost is 30% lower than conventional carton packages.
The distribution
of the TFA packages can be done in two fashions based on the prevailing
distribution logistics and also the target consumer group:
