Dairy processors should look at more than the equipment itself. Suppliers can provide guidance on package design, testing, marketing and continuous improvement.
A U.S. dairy processor that had been blow-molding containers for drinkable yogurts decided to source them from a custom molder. But the drinks proved to be so popular, that the supply chain was stressed. The processor returned to in-house blow-molding of the 7-ounce and 32-ounce containers.
The processor’s partnership with Uniloy, Tecumseh, Mich., helped to make the transition smooth and rapid. Uniloy provides machines, molds and services to support dairy processors in nearly all facets of packaging operations.