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“A dairy producer can derive only limited returns from
selling raw milk. It is only the concept of value addition
that would help dairy producers capture a larger
share of the consumer dollar by involving them in the
processing, distribution and marketing of their fluid
milk.” - Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, FRS Direcor General CSIR
Introduction :
With the boom in the retail there is going to be a sea change
in the way Dairy products are going to be sold in these
stores, and as rightly said by Dr. R. A. Mashelkar it’s the
distribution and the marketing that is going to drive the
market in near future. Marketing and Distribution of the
products in retail stores is governed by the stable and
attractive packaging.
Organized retailing in India is witnessing a huge
revamping exercise. India is rated the most attractive
emerging retail market: a potential gold mine. As per
a report by KPMG the annual growth of department
stores is estimated at 24 %.
With more and more women entering the corporate
world and with middle-income families rising up the
income ladder, life of the average Indian family has
become extremely hectic. Women have less time to
spend in kitchens and are not willing to perform
time-consuming elaborate meals as daily routine.
This has resulted in a booming market for
convenience products, both in the foods and non-
foods sectors. There is a growing market for ready-
to-eat food items.
Overall economic growth has proved to be beneficial
for the consumer goods market, with more products
becoming affordable to a larger section of the
population. Some of the products that were
considered luxury items a couple of years back, are
becoming items of daily consumption on most
households. Some such products are Milk drinks,
UHT milk etc.
Innovation in Dairy Packaging :
HDPE milk bottles are the most popular form of milk
packaging in the UK with around three billion bottles
used every year.
In 2001, more than 82 percent of the nation’s milk was
packaged in plastic, up from 15 percent in 1971,
according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Why plastics :
HDPE /PP granules has been successfully used in rigid
containers as an efficient material for packing products for
various industries and it has continuously been preferred
material for development of new products or in conversion
of existing products packaed in materials other than
plastics.
Glass was the second most popular packaging format in the
entire packaging industry but glass containers are
gradually losing their market. The unpopularity has been
mainly due to the high rate of breakage and the
inconvenience of returning the empty glass bottles after
consumption.
Plastic weighs 37% less than glass, so it saves fuel during
its trip from the creamery to stores. And the HDPE / PP
plastic is recycled at a higher rate than any other plastic.
HDPE/PP in Milk Packaging :
High density polyethylene (HDPE) has been widely used in
the packaging of dairy products for many years. On the
European continent, the round bottles used for sterilised
milk were introduced in the late sixties. Later on, the milk
packaging market in the USA changed from milk cartons to
HDPE for pasteurised milk. The HDPE bottle used for
pasteurised milk was introduced in the UK in the early
eighties.
Thanks to its multi-functionality, HDPE is the only
packaging material that can be used for all three milk
types: pasteurised, UHT, and sterilised:
HDPE/PP plastic offers a lightweight and durable
alternative to other milk packging and it's other great
benefits is that its is 100% recyclable.
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Packaging Criteria :
The type of packaging that can be used depends on the type
of milk.
Pasteurised milk has no restrictions in the choice of
packaging. Its shelf life is not affected by a barrier layer,
because the shelf life is short and the milk is stored chilled.
UHT milk, however, needs a barrier that keeps out light to
prevent degradation of the milk. In an HDPE bottle, this can
be accomplished by using a three layer co-extrusion
structure with a black middle layer to block light
transmission.
Sterilised milk, on the other hand, doesn’t need a barrier
layer to ensure shelf life. The milk is heat-treated after it
has been packaged - and therefore the packaging has to
resist the heat treatment.
Packaging requirements for different heat treatment
processes of milk.
Yogurt and Probiotic – Alive Ferments
Packaging of products with Alive Ferments is done in
HDPE/PP containers having
• Ergonomic design for easy to hold and drink.
• Attractive and smooth surface, suitable for sleeve
application.
• Thin wall containers with special shapes for
consumer convenience.
• Mono layer containers from 50 ml to 600 ml with or
without calibrated neck with heat sealing by
aluminium foil.
• Storage in cold chain at 4° C with shelf life upto 30
days.
Flavoured Sterilized Milk
The flavoured milk market is one of the fastest growing
dairy sectors.
There are a wide variety of flavours and consistencies to
cater for all ages and tastes with a choice of long-life (i.e.
Ultra Heat Treated or sterilised) or fresh flavoured milk.
Most flavoured milk products are produced using reduced
fat milk varieties and usually have a fat content of around
1%.
Sterilised milk is available in whole, semi skimmed and
skimmed varieties. It goes through a more severe form of
heat treatment, which destroys nearly all the bacteria in it.
First the milk is pre-heated, sterilised, then homogenised
and poured into plastic bottles which are closed with an
airtight seal.
Packaging of Flavoured Sterilized Milk is preferred in
HDPE/PP containers having
• Ability to withstand sterilization temperatures in
autoclaves of 120° C upto 20 minutes.
• Different coloured containers or labels as per flavours.
• Attractive containers with long shelf life.
• 3 layer open neck with dome from 200 ml to 1000 ml
containers with strong body and body ribs.
• Storage at ambient condition with shelf life upto
180 days.
UHT Aseptic Milk
UHT or ultra heat treated milk is a form of milk that has
been heated to a temperature of at least 135ºC in order to
kill off any harmful micro-organisms (e.g. harmful
bacteria) which may be present in the milk. The milk is then
packaged into sterile containers.
Packaging of UHT Aseptic Milk is done in HDPE/PP
containers having
• Regular and thin walls with easy handling on high
speed fully automatic filling lines.
• Strong bottoms and body ribs for withstanding
temperatures up to 140° C for 2-4 sec.
• Neck is with sealed dome with suitable heat sealing
surface.
• 3 layers for 0.5 liters to 1.5 liters containers with close
neck for aseptic filling.
• Heat sealing by Aluminium foil with Plastic Cap.
• Storage at ambient condition with shelf life upto
180 days.
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Fresh pasteurized Milk About us

Pasteurisation is the most popular method of heat At Bloom, we make innovative packages and
treatment. It is a relatively mild form of treatment, which designs that have revolutionized the liquid
kills harmful bacteria without significantly affecting the
nutritional value or taste of the milk. packaging concept in India. It is the passion for
innovation and excellence that motivates us to
The basic process for whole milk involves heating the milk
to a temperature of no less than 71.7ºC for a minimum of 15 create containers and closures that will stand
seconds (max 25 seconds). This process is known as High out as packaging modes of the future.
Temperature Short Time (HTST).
Manufacturing:
Packaging of Fresh pasteurized milk is done in HDPE/PP
containers having Bloom has established state of the art Blow
• Compact design for shelf and fridge storage. Molding and Injection Molding facilities
• Ergonomic design for easy handling. complemented by highly Qualified and
• Thin wall light weight containers with strong corners Experienced Technical team for customer
and ribs. support.
• Monolayer open calibrated neck design upto 4 liter with
and without handles with screw caps are preferred. Quality :
• Processing at 72° C and storage in cold chain at 4° C with
shelf life upto 14 days. From concept to designing … to workmanship
to final finish, the Bloom Containers undergo
rigorous quality checks and performance
tests, so that the containers bearing our name
stands out as perfect in every aspect.
Bloom has sophisticated manufacturing
facilities at Daman just 200 kms away from
Mumbai and another facility at Jammu to serve
our customers situated in the North region of
India, with Head Office at Mumbai.

n.a.= not applicable: Technically possible but not needed

= can be used = cannot be used

Mold :
We have inhouse capability to develope and
maintain the molds.
Designing :
Bloom will be glad to assist in designing,
testing and mold development of milk
containers for its customer.
Mumbai H.O.

BLOOM SEAL
CONTAINERS PVT. LTD.

167-Ready Money Terrace, Dr. A. B. Road. Worli, Mumbai – 400018

Tel: 022-24970561; Fax: 022-2493 8826 bloompak@rediffmail.com
www.bloompackaging.com
*Data presented in the present technical sheet have to be considered for guideline only.