Articles Tagged with ''aseptic process''

A close-up of storage and pasteurization equipment in a diary factory.

3-A Today

How 3-A Standards reduce risk when using AI equipment

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms dairy operations, hygienic design standards give processors confidence to invest — and give equipment manufacturers a competitive edge.

March 19, 2026

AI is transforming dairy operations and boosting investor confidence. One cheese manufacturer achieved a 1% to 3% margin improvement—and millions in additional revenue—through AI-driven yield optimization.

Bottles of milk with red caps on the assembly line

Packaging Technologies

Why it might be worth it for dairy processors to add aseptic/ESL lines

Despite the costs involved, such packaging can meet the needs of consumers.

Brian Berk

December 22, 2025

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.

The importance of aseptic packaging in the dairy industry

Shalini Nagar

July 5, 2024

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

EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE

Equipment suppliers highlight the latest solutions in mixers and blenders

February 29, 2024

New equipment from Harco Enterprises’, Nelson-Jameson, and more!

Equipment suppliers highlight the latest technology in cleaning and sanitation.

May 29, 2023

New equipment from Best Sanitizers, Dixon Sanitary, Ecolab, and more!

Aseptic bottling: what you need to know

Answering the top 6 questions about the aseptic bottling process.

Jean-Pierre Orenge

February 21, 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to disrupt supply chains and mounting pressure from consumers to deliver safe and sustainably packaged products, we are seeing a surge of interest from beverage processors in aseptic bottle filling solutions.

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.

Aurora Organic Dairy officially Launches Columbia, Mo., milk plant

The facility expands Aurora’s product assortment and allows the company to enter the aseptic processing market.

April 19, 2019

The facility expands Aurora’s product assortment and allows the company to enter the aseptic processing market.

Gem State Dairy Products to build aseptic milk facility in Idaho

The new facility will be one of the largest of its kind in the United States.

February 26, 2019

The new facility will be one of the largest of its kind in the United States.

Aseptic and ESL processing: Here's to a longer shelf life

Extended-shelf-life and aseptic processing solutions are helping dairy processors add value and broaden distribution.

Kathie Canning

December 6, 2018

Limited shelf life has long been a challenge for many refrigerated food and beverage segments, and the dairy sector is no exception.

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity.