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Peter Fox, CEO, SOMIC Packaging Image courtesy of SOMIC Packaging<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Secondary packaging in dairy refers to the outer layer of packaging that groups, protects and transports individual primary packages. Examples of secondary packaging refer to cardboard sleeves holding a multipack of yogurt, or corrugated trays holding bottles of milk. The main roles of secondary packaging include protecting products during distribution, bolstering logistical efficiency and enhancing shelf stability. In dairy, where cold chain integrity is critical, secondary packaging practices must also support temperature management and moisture resistance.<\/p>\n In order to get a better understanding of the latest trends and innovations in secondary packaging, Dairy Foods<\/em> had a conversation with Peter Fox, CEO of SOMIC Packaging. Among many other areas of expertise, SOMIC Packaging specializes in automated secondary packaging machinery for the dairy industry. The company\u2019s modular packaging machines securely package products into shelf-ready cartons, and they are applicable for dairy staples like cheese, yogurt, butter and milk.<\/p>\n Read the full conversation below.<\/p>\n Fox:<\/strong> SOMIC has a strong presence in automated secondary packaging for the dairy industry. While cheese packaging represents our largest market segment, we are also expanding in cultured dairy applications with wraparound tray packers and retail-ready tray-and-cover solutions.<\/p>\n Our systems are designed to run a wide range of package formats, including wraparound cases, die-cut trays with cup containment features and tray-cover applications. This flexibility is especially valuable for dairy producers who are serving diverse retail channels, and for evolving packaging requirements.<\/p>\n Fox:<\/strong> One of the biggest considerations in dairy packaging is understanding the unique physical characteristics of the product. In cheese applications, this includes product fragility as well as variations in size, shape, and density. Cultured dairy products also present their own challenges, with formats ranging from rigid cups to flexible pouches and tubes.<\/p>\n From a machinery standpoint, properly designed infeed, collation, and product-handling systems are essential. It\u2019s also important to define retailer packaging requirements early in the process. We do this to ensure the system has the flexibility to accommodate future package formats.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nPS: What role does SOMIC have in secondary dairy packaging?<\/em><\/h4>\n
PS: What are some of the biggest factors to consider when it comes to dairy packaging?<\/em><\/h4>\n