NFC juices in one-of-a-kind aseptic packaging

THE Döhler Group has released its aseptic not-from-concentrate (NFC) juices in a bag-in-box package with matching Answer® aseptic tap.  The news was announced by the International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) (NQB: IDND), a packaging research and development company that develops and manufactures innovations for the food & beverage and packaging industries. It also said that the NFC juices will be marketed to foodservice establishments across China.

The beverage will maintain its freshness without refrigeration for weeks in the 10-liter boxes and aseptic tap, which is the star of the packaging. The first of its kind, the Answer enables continuous safe dispensing of aseptic beverages including dairy products.

However, Döhler juice boxes don’t need refrigeration throughout their use-life. Still the company offers customers the option of a simple plug-in cooling unit for those who prefer drinking a chilled beverage.

The Answer® aseptic tap

“We are excited about this great opportunity as more and more Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and global foodservice establishments take advantage of the revolutionary innovation that saves handling and refrigeration costs, ensures product safety and integrity, prevents spoilage and waste, and enhances the customer experience. We are pleased to have partnered with IDC in leading this market transformation,” said Roman Kupper, President of APAC and Board Member of the Döhler Group.  

For his part, Greg Abbott, chairman of IDC, said, “We are delighted that Döhler has embraced our packaging technology and cannot think of a better or more credible partner to bring our ‘idea to life’ in China. Aseptic processors finally have a viable foodservice option, a bulk package format that opens up significant new avenues of distribution. We are confident that Döhler’s groundbreaking product offering in China will capture the attention of beverage brands throughout the world.”