Asserting that the aseptic packaging market in India will double within the next three to four years from the current 8 billion packs, Uflex has invested $300 million in a plant in India which will begin operations in 2017. This type of packaging sterilizes the food product and the packaging separately, and then together they are sealed in a sterilized atmosphere reports FoodPackaging daily.com.
The factory will be in Sanand, in the western state of Gujarat and will employ 250 people initially; this number will gradually increase to 3000 at full capacity.
The packaging facilities will extend to beverages such as milk, juices, non-aerated drinks and energy drinks, and 90% of the output will cater to the market in India. Aseptic packets are light, have a longer shelf life, and the products do not require refrigeration.
According to market research firm Reportbuyer, the APAC region has the largest demand for aseptic packaged goods.
