Sidel has announced that its dry preform decontamination technology - Predis™ - is now available for the company’s latest generation of modular Sidel Matrix™ blowing and Combi equipment. This combines the high level of process flexibility required by beverage producers with the reliability, environmental and cost benefits associated with a technology that has become the industry standard in aseptic production operations.
More natural and healthier drinks in PET
Worldwide, consumers are becoming increasingly health-conscious and moving towards drinks with a more natural taste. This has brought a focus from beverage producers on filling methods that protect the quality, taste and vitamin content - without using preservatives or additives. The main drinks currently driving the global growth of the beverage industry are those known as ‘sensitive’ products, including juices, nectars, soft drinks, isotonics, teas and liquid dairy products, which are expected to grow by a further 6% by 2016.
PET is already the material of choice for this beverage segment and continues to contribute to its growth. Its increasing usage is due to its 100% recyclability, excellent barrier material properties that can extend shelf life, bottle design freedom, lightweighting potential and the greater brand recognition possibilities offered by the package transparency. Sidel has been working in providing aseptic PET packaging solutions for more than 30 years, ensuring the pre-requisite of product safety, integrity and quality.
