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.
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.
"Aseptic packaging finds extensive use in the food and beverage industry, and its popularity has spiraled on the back of the benefits it is offering to brands," the company states. “Packaging foods in a sterile condition prevents infections and leads to better preservation, which is especially important for dairy products that undergo rapid degradation."