Sidel has launched a new Aseptic Knowledge Centre on its website to help manufacturers address the challenges of the growing market for sensitive liquid food and beverage products with a long shelf life, such as juices, isotonics, ready-to-drink beverages, teas and liquid dairy products.
With in-depth case studies, expert insights, breaking news, research findings and sustainability commitments, Sidel on its website sound information and expertise from over 50 years of experience with aseptic packaging.
Over the last 50 years, aseptic packaging solutions have evolved enormously - from the early days of complex systems requiring complete cleanrooms to simple aseptic systems. Sidel Predis is an example of a system for the dry aseptic sterilisation of preforms, which sets a new standard. With this solution, the process ensures that, that the sterile zone is reduced to the container itself, which runs in a normal blow moulding environment and is easy to operate.
In Sidels Aseptic Knowledge Centre manufacturers can discover the safety and performance features of the Sidel line and find out how innovative solutions such as combined aseptic systems, a High level of safety and product integrity guarantee.
Sidel offers its experience in packaging design and industrialisation. One example of this is the new ultra-small, ultra-light PET bottle design for liquid dairy products, which gives manufacturers a greater competitive advantage; this is one of the many innovations in bottle design for sensitive products from Sidel.
„Food safety and extending product shelf life are top priorities for the aseptic packaging industry. With the launch of the new online Aseptic Packaging Knowledge Centre, Sidel is sharing its expertise and leadership in aseptic packaging with customers, potential customers and the industry as a whole. Our aim is to demonstrate how continued innovation and advances in aseptic technology can address these key issues.“
Damien Fournier, VP Sensitive Portfolio at Sidel
Improved operational efficiency through intelligent systems
As the market for sensitive beverages evolves, consumer and regulatory requirements are creating new challenges and opportunities that need to be addressed quickly. Sidel's Aseptic Knowledge Centre is designed to help manufacturers Information on the most agile and flexible aseptic solutions offer, so that they are always one step ahead of the challenges facing the industry.
Operational efficiency can also be achieved through the integration of intelligent technologies that provide real-time monitoring and data-driven insights to optimise production processes. At Sidel, this is achieved in particular through Qual-IS, an intelligent, dynamic quality monitoring system that uses advanced traceability and data analytics to ensure high quality while streamlining and simplifying laboratory processes to reduce the risk of human error.
Aiming for simplicity and sustainability
In addition to detailed information on specific innovative aseptic solutions and intelligent systems, Sidel's new Aseptic Knowledge Centre a hub for information and resources on broader opportunities to support the aseptic packaging industry. The new centre provides information about Sidel's commitment to sustainability and highlights both the transition from PET to recycled PET as well as specific aseptic technologies that can minimise the environmental impact through lower energy consumption and less waste.
Source: Sidel
