A number of factors are impacting the juice, nectar and still drinks category, from the sugar challenges to the rising costs of ingredients, utilities and transportation. So how can producers improve profitability during these trying times? There’s no single answer, but there’s a lot that can be done.
INVESTING WISELY
The right technology
Efficiency will mean different things to different producers, and technology that will revolutionise production for one will not necessarily do the same for another. It’s about finding the right technology for your specific needs. So how do you find out what you need?
The power in processes
Processes can be different depending on the type of juice and the properties of the ingredients, as can be seen with production variations between orange, peach, and tomato juices. However, across all juices and nectars, the use of in-line blending may save a lot of ingredients, energy, time, and water as well as reducing equipment footprint.
Prioritising performance
While limiting capital investments is always important during challenging times, reducing operational costs should always come first. Better performing lines will save money in the long-term, increasing profitability over time.
Win with packaging
An efficient production line saves time and money, but it doesn’t end there. Investing in an optimal packaging solution can boost productivity by filling more packs per hour than before, allowing you to fulfil orders faster. This means you can satisfy more orders in the same time, increasing income.
OPTIMISING UPTIME
The key to success
Uptime is a crucial factor in improving efficiency and profitability, and optimising it can make a real difference. The required skill level of operators today is higher than ever, as they need to be able to understand the control systems. The information from the production lines will help to identify areas for improvement, which means effective training on automation is crucial.
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES
Growing past the pains
While times maybe be challenging for juice producers, and the food and beverage industry as whole, there’s a lot you can do to improve efficiency and boost your profit margins. From optimising the lines you have to investing in state-of-the-art equipment, Tetra Pak is here to help.
THE INTEGRATED EDGE.
Refreshing the world of juice drinks.
Meeting the sugar-reduction challenge in fruit juices
The juice industry has long wrestled with the challenge of reducing the sugar level of juice products, while maintaining quality and consumer appeal. Our new approach to this problem reduces sugar through controlled fermentation, followed by removal of the yeast and alcohol. The resulting zero-sugar juice can then be blended with ordinary juice to achieve any level of sugar reduction desired. The concept has been proven in technical and consumer tests, and offers you a broad opportunity to create an entirely new product category – reduced-sugar juices and drinks. Our new white paper describes processing solutions for fermentation, yeast removal and dealcoholisation, as well as final blending.
