Ever
wondered why milk and juice taste so fresh even days after manufacturing? How
do medicines remain free from bacteria and germs even after days of packaging?
How do manufacturers ensure that baby food, whose freshness and nutritional
value is of the utmost importance, can stay safe for consumption for a long time?
Well, for that, you have aseptic packaging to thank! This is the type of
packaging that helps in their extended shelf-life, sterility, and
uncompromised flavor (in case of food substances). The aseptic
packaging market has seen huge growth in recent years, and we will see
what are the reasons for its high demand.
The Various Aspects Of Aseptic Packaging
What
is aseptic packaging? Basically, it involves the filling and sealing of
a sterilized product in a sterilized packaging material. The product
quality is expected to remain consistent, along with ensuring that it cannot be
damaged due to external factors such as transportation and weather. These
conditions are met through the use of semi-rigid paper, plastic and
aluminum. The paper helps in the shaping of the package, besides providing
strength and stiffness. The package is made liquid-tight through the
use of low-density polyethylene on the innermost layers.
Finally, aluminum acts as a barrier against oxygen and light,
prevents refrigeration requirement and acts as a preservative itself.
The
large-scale use of plastic in the packaging process is influenced
by the low production cost of plastic materials, along with their light
weight and easy transportation, as well as energy efficient
production process, when compared to metal or glass packaging.
However, what has prompted the use of aseptic packaging on such a large scale
across different industries, particularly the F&B sector? There has been a
drastic change in the life-style of the working population. This demographic
demands food on-the-go, and for it to stay fresh long after it has been opened;
to put it more clearly, there has been a rapid increase in the demand for
hassle free, ready-to-eat meals, and dairy & nondairy products. It also
raises the demand for frozen meals, snacks, and pre-mixes for nearly all
existing cravings.
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Brief Insights On Aseptic Products
Aseptic
cartons are generally made using a thin layer of aluminum, plastic, and
paperboard. However, rapid changes are taking place to boost their
recyclability and attractiveness.
Products
in the aseptic packaging market comprise:
- Bags
& Pouches - They are used in aseptic solid raw materials, as well as
sterile pharmaceutical auxiliary materials, on account of their sterility
and non-toxicity.
- Bottles - Aseptic bottle filling
has caught on quickly with beverage processors and packers. The
first aseptic bottle filling line was started in Switzerland in 1961.
Europe and Asia are the regions with promising product demand.
- Cartons - Aseptic cartons are one
of the most notable area of implementation of aseptic packaging, with
common consumer goods such as fruit juices and milk being carried by
them. Cartons, being lightweight, offer great packaging versus
product ratio (7%-93%), as opposed to metal cans (13%-87%).
- Prefilled
Syringes - Prefilled syringes have seen huge growth in
demand in recent years on account of advances in biotechnology and
biologics. This aseptic packaging technique offers protection from
contaminants and drug degradation, while also eliminating the need for
refrigeration.
- Vials
& Ampoules - These are related to syringes, and must be properly sealed
so as to avoid any outside contaminants. With advancements in drug
delivery and greater need for product safety, vials and ampoules demand
attention from manufacturers. Aseptic packaging enables vials
& ampoules-carrying medical specimens, drugs, pharmaceutical products,
and reactive liquids to be stored without refrigeration during
transportation.
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Packaged Perfectly!
Aseptic
packaging not just offers ‘temperature control’, but also retains the
appearance, texture, nutrition, & flavor of food or beverages. Moreover,
light weight and recyclability lower the maintenance costs.
The
major end-use industries for aseptic packaging include:
- Beverages - This segment has seen
huge growth in the past few years, with kids’ juice containers being
a major application area. However, dairy as well as non-dairy
drinks have also seen huge interest from the market, with protein
shakes and milk-based drinks, along with almond and soy milk making use of
this packaging. Additionally, ready-to-drink tea and iced
coffee are also promising and still-expanding application areas.
- Food - Food products are also
packaged using this process, as they help in the retention of
nutrients better as compared to canned food. Also, the texture of
products such as meat is likely to become tough, as compared to when they
are canned. All these factors have helped in the growth in demand of
aseptic packaging in food sector.
- Pharmaceuticals - Drugs and medicines
require proper protection from the outside environment, as they are highly
sensitive to temperature changes. Along with this, the rigidity and
strength of the packaging allows for easy transportation of pharmaceutical
products across regions, without any loss in their effectiveness.
The beverage
segment generated over 40% of the global demand in 2015. Juices, dairy
& non-dairy products largely contributed to the growth of packaging
cartons.
The
aseptic packaging market offers self-stabilizing packaging at ambient
temperatures, allowing manufacturers to store & ship materials across the
globe. This feature extends the shelf-life of products, reducing wastage.
Moreover, it decreases the need for preservatives in food products. According
to Grand View Research, Inc., the aseptic packaging market is expected
to grow to around USD 85.5 billion by 2024.
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