Uflex launches ESL aseptic flexi-pouch machine for packaging milk

Milk, a perishable product, is extremely susceptible to infestation by bacteria and other micro-organisms. Milk brands sold in pouches across India have for long been fretting about the restricted shelf life; time elapsed during the supply & distribution; optimum pasteurisation; necessity of cold chain to be integrated within the overall supply chain and so on so forth. Uflex’s ESL aseptic flexi-pouch machine can alleviate all these problems in one go for milk processing company. Milk sterilised and packed in this machine can be kept in normal ambient conditions at the point of sale for as long as 90 days. 

This machine packs milk in a pouch that is formed of a five to seven layer extruded/blown polyethylene film with strong barrier properties including a black layer for UV protection. As a fully integrated packaging solution provider, Uflex offers the especially extruded/blown film too.

Ashok Chaturvedi, chairman & managing director, Uflex Limited, said, “Roughly 145-150 million tonnes of milk is produced by India every year, out of which several million tons get spoiled owing to inefficient packaging. In such a scenario, an overall system to extend the shelf life of milk without disturbing the retail coordinates and further to be able to ensure availability even in the remotest of the areas without having to spend towards cold chain is a real shot in the arm for milk brands and retailers. This will go a long way in reducing spoilage and wastage of milk. Uflex’s ESL aseptic flexi-pouch machine is a promising product manufactured in our country and I dedicate it to government’s flagship scheme of ‘Make in India’ that my organisation supports and contributes to wholeheartedly.”