Articles Tagged with ''aseptic''

Within the dairy industry, circularity creates a self-sustaining, resource-efficient system where waste is not discarded but reused or recycled, benefiting both the environment and the economic viability of the sector.

Aseptic and extended-shelf-life (ESL) production lines offer a promising opportunity for dairy processors, particularly as aseptic juice sales have increased by nearly 7%, reaching $2.6 billion. The global aseptic packaging market is expected to grow significantly, rising from $80 billion in 2024 to $185.8 billion by 2032.

After receiving several great applications, the Dairy Foods editorial staff determined that California Dairies Inc.’s (CDI) Valley Natural Beverages (VNB) facility in Bakersfield, Calif., should be honored as the 2025 Plant of the Year. 

The dairy industry continues to evolve in response to consumer preferences, technological innovations, and sustainability. Among the critical elements driving this evolution is packaging, where both rigid and flexible options play critical roles. 

The dairy industry has seen significant innovation over recent decades, particularly in packaging. Traditional packaging methods, which often require refrigeration and have limited shelf life, have largely been supplemented, or even replaced, by aseptic and extended shelf life (ESL) technologies. 

Byrne’s study focuses on aseptic, or shelf-stable, flavored milk. Aseptic technology allows distributors and school districts to transport and store products at ambient temperature. Currently, many schools serve traditional pasteurized milk, which must be refrigerated at all times during transport and storage.

Located next door to Byrne’s flagship plant in DeWitt, N.Y., the Byrne Innovation Center houses new product development, shelf-life testing, sensory evaluation, analytical testing and other services for Byrne’s customers. 

There are a lot of things HP Hood LLC’s Batavia, N.Y., plant could be honored for this year, including the many bells and whistles featured at the 458,000-square-foot plant.

With nine years at BNP Media, parent company of Dairy Foods, I relish that there’s always something new and exciting to learn about in the multifaceted, $4.5 trillion food and beverage industry.

Consumers are putting significant importance on sustainable as well as safe packaging techniques.