Polmlek,ย Polandโs dairy group,ย has startedย producing new ESL as well as aseptic low-acid dairy products along with desserts in spouted pouches by way of using an advanced aseptic filling line from IMA Fillshape.
It is worth noting that the spouted pouch market continues to consistently expand at a rapid pace as consumers go on to embrace convenient and lightweight formats and the manufacturers benefit from decreased storage as well as logistics costs.
Apparently, for its latest range of dairy and dessert innovations, Polmlek went ahead and sought a modern packaging solution in advanced aseptic filling line that could very well support both extended shelf-life – ESL as well as completely aseptic filling in terms of ambient distribution.
Apparently, IMA Fillshape went ahead and supplied theย Ermetika Aseptic EAS240, which is a continuous-motion rotary filler that is capable of producingย 240 pouches per minute. The system goes on to functionย with pre-made pouches and spouts as well as caps and is also designed for both high-acid and low-acid applications. Spouted pouches get assembled on the welding carousel and are sterilized internally and externally by way of using VHP – Vaporised Hydrogen Peroxide. Caps are also VHP-sterilized and applied within the sterile isolator.
The advanced aseptic filling line goes on to include dedicated skids when it comes to VHP preparation and also CIP/COP and SIP/SOP sanitation cycles, thereby supporting stringent hygiene needs for aseptic processing.
The new product range fromย Polmlek,ย including theย Homogenized Cheese Strawberry,ย Nut & Chocolate Milk Dessert,ย Polmlek Prebiotic Strawberry,ย andย also LUX Strawberry Dessert,ย is processed on the EAS240. The line helps with the production ofย ESL refrigerated products having a shelf life of almost 60 days or completelyย aseptic products with 6โ12 months of ambient stability.
Notably, the practical pouch format goes on to support strong consumption channels like offices, cafรฉs, fast-food outlets,ย hotels, andย travel catering, as well as on-the-go use.
As per theย Vice President of Mazowiecka Spรณลka Mleczarska,ย Monika Biaลobrzewska, theyย are very satisfied because of this state-of-the-art pouch machine, as the new aseptic line is a great landmark for Polmlek. Being the first aseptic rotary spouted pouch filler based out ofย Poland, it gives them a clear technological edge so as toย introduce new ESL as well asย aseptic dairy products along with desserts.
When we talk of the Polmlek Group, itย is the largest privately owned dairy company in Poland, which operates 15 production sites having more thanย 5,000 employees. The company blends the long-standing dairy traditions along with innovation, advanced technology, and global market expansion.
