Why Ambient Drinking Yoghurt
is Booming in APAC?

Brand owners are increasingly looking at being more innovative to drive growth.
New drinking yoghurt launches in ambient format increased from 23% in 2015 to 30% in 20191, contributing to a 6% growth2 (2017-2020 CAGR) compared to chilled yoghurt. 
In fact, the Chinese dairy players built this new segment worth US$5 billion within a decade.

5 Reasons Why Ambient Drinking Yoghurt Is Loved
By Consumers And Great For Your Brand Growth

Nutritious and delicious

Nutritious
& delicious


Natural goodness of yoghurt, fortified with immunity boosting ingredients and new exciting flavours for all consumer age groups. Ready to drink anytime, anywhere and for any occasion throughout the day.

up to 9 months shelf life

Up to 9 Months3
Shelf Life


With a longer product shelf life and ambient distribution (no need for chilled distribution and storage), ambient drinking yoghurt can reach further locations and greater number of consumers, enabling brands to expand into new markets.

No need for chilled storage

No need for
chilled storage


This frees up refrigeration space both in retail stores and at consumer’s home, while making it easy for consumers to bring along to suit various activities and consumption occasions throughout the day.

Great for e-commerce platforms

Great for
e-commerce platforms


Its ambient distribution, storage and efficient carton packaging format makes it the preferred choice for e-commerce platforms, enabling brands to capture the thriving online shopping segment.

Convenience for bulk purchase and storage

Convenience for bulk purchase & storage


Its ambient format makes it easy for busy consumers to buy in bulk and store for increased convenience and time-saving, especially for unexpected busy periods, poor weather or emergencies.

1. GNPD / 2015-2019 / Drinking yoghurt launches in China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam
2. Compass 2019   3. Subject to actual product formulation   

Have you considered the potential of ambient drinking yoghurt for your market yet?

Be the Brand for Every Occasion

From breakfast to snacking, for wellbeing and immunity boosting or even as a healthy indulgent treat, ambient drinking yoghurt is the perfect choice for all occasions!

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

For a quick and nutritious start

Snacking

Snacking

Snacking

Refreshing and convenient.
Anytime, anywhere

Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Natural goodness for immunity boosting

Health and Fitness

Health and Fitness

Health and Fitness

Hunger busting energy booster

Indulgence

Indulgence

Indulgence

Deliciously rewarding

Why Partnering with Tetra Pak Is the Logical Choice

We’re the only end-to-end solutions provider for ambient drinking yoghurt


Our team at Tetra Pak, backed by decades of end-to-end knowledge and expertise in processing and packaging yoghurt products, is ready to help brands capture these exciting opportunities with ambient drinking yoghurt.

Watch this Explainer Video to discover how we can work together to:

  • Fast-track your new product innovations, from concept to formulation.
  • Increase efficiency and flexibility with our proven processing solution.
  • Optimise your production performance.
  • Have your product stand-out on the shelf with our sustainable packaging solutions.

    We’re the only end-to-end solutions provider for ambient drinking yoghurt


    Our team at Tetra Pak, backed by decades of end-to-end knowledge and expertise in processing and packaging yoghurt products, is ready to help brands capture these exciting opportunities with ambient drinking yoghurt.

    Watch this Explainer Video to discover how we can work together to:

    • Fast-track your new product innovations, from concept to formulation.
    • Increase efficiency and flexibility with our proven processing solution.
    • Optimise your production performance.
    • Have your product stand-out on the shelf with our sustainable packaging solutions.

      Supporting You End-To-End in Your Ambient Drinking Yoghurt Innovation Journey

      Fast-track product development


      Tetra Pak is your one-stop centre for fast-track product development: from insights and ideation, to concept creation and final commercial formulation.

      Fast-track product development

      Proven processing expertise


      Our team at Tetra Pak has more than 45 years of experience working with all types of yoghurt products around the world. Leverage our world-leading technologies and expertise so you can gain greater flexibility and cost-savings with a lower environmental footprint. Proven processing expertise

      Sustainable packaging solutions


      Offer your market a unique product in differentiated packaging that stands out on the shelf. Tetra Pak’s innovative packaging solutions and extensive aseptic carton packaging formats enable an increased shelf life for your ambient drinking yoghurt products with better environmental credentials to meet consumer demands. Sustainable packaging solutions

      Technical services & ease to market


      Optimise the production performance of your ambient drinking yoghurt with our wide range of services and automation solutions to increase your efficiency and quality, while protecting your investments so you stay ahead. Accelerate your go-to-market strategy with the support of our network of co-packers. Technical services and ease to market

      Learn More About Our End-To-End Solutions for Ambient Drinking Yoghurt

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