Nissha teams up with Tetra Pak unveil paper-based aseptic carton for milk

BELGIUM – Nissha Metallizing Solutions (NMS) has partnered with Tetra Pak to introduce an aseptic beverage carton featuring a paper-based barrier made from FSC-certified sources.

NMS states that its paper-based portfolio includes recyclable, renewable, and mono-material solutions, utilizing responsibly sourced paper from FSC-certified (FSC-C109768) forests and other controlled sources.

These solutions provide essential protection against oxygen and light through the application of specialized coatings.

According to NMS, the paper-based barrier reduces reliance on non-renewable resources compared to traditional aseptic cartons.

Additionally, cartons with a higher fiber yield are expected to be more attractive to paper mills, enhancing their recyclability.

By replacing the conventional barrier layer, the new design shifts the material composition of aseptic cartons from three main components to just two—paper and polymers. This change is expected to improve the efficiency of recycling infrastructures.

Commenting on the innovation, Marco Marchetti, Vice President of Packaging Materials and Sales Distribution Systems at Tetra Pak, said, “Building on the high share of paper in our cartons today, the paper-based barrier pushes the paper content to approximately 80%.

“When combined with plant-based polymers, the total renewable content reaches 90%, cutting the carbon footprint by one-third (33%).”

Breakthrough in long-life probiotic buttermilk 

In related news, Indian dairy company MilkyMist recently collaborated with SIG and AnaBio Technologies to launch the world’s first long-life probiotic buttermilk in aseptic carton packs. 

Historically, incorporating live probiotics into long-life beverages was challenging due to the Ultra-High-Temperature (UHT) processing, which compromised probiotic viability.

However, AnaBio’s encapsulation technology, combined with SIG’s aseptic filling process, has resolved this issue, enabling probiotics to remain stable at room temperature.

AnaBio’s technology protects probiotics with a protein coating, allowing them to withstand high temperatures during processing. Once consumed, the coating is broken down by enzymes in the intestine, releasing probiotics to support gut and immune health.

This innovation ensures a homogeneous suspension of probiotic cells per pack while maintaining safety during aseptic filling.

The result is a probiotic buttermilk that remains shelf-stable without refrigeration, reducing both food waste and energy consumption in storage and transport.

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