LIQUID DAIRY PRODUCTS (LDP) AND PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVES

The LDP and plant-based alternatives market is dynamic, driven by population and spending growth. Significant growth is expected in drinking yogurt in China, as well as milk in India. The liquid dairy products and plant-based alternatives market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 2.5% by 2027.

JUICE, NECTAR, SOFT DRINKS, ISOTONIC AND TEA

In response to evolving consumer preferences and lifestyle changes, the consumption of energy drinks is growing overall, and at an even higher rate in Asia. Tea consumption is also growing in China. The juices, nectars, soft drinks, isotonics and teas market is projected to increase at a CAGR of 3.7% by 2027.

WATER 

Water is expected to account for the greatest proportion of consumption growth in the coming years due to the shortage of potable tap water in several regions along with continued consumer health consciousness. The market is expected to grow by 5.4% CAGR by 2027.

CARBONATED SOFT DRINKS

Despite concerns over high sugar content, the industry is expected to experience volume growth in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. The market for these beverages is projected to increase at a CAGR of 2.1% by 2027.

BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS

The trends of health and eco-responsibility are driving innovation in the industry with more low or non-alcoholic offerings, although these are not offsetting the alcoholic ones. Due to various factors, the wine industry has been significantly challenged. The demand for ‘refillable’ glass options is rising significantly in response to sustainability regulations, mainly in Europe. The market is expected to grow by 1.1% CAGR until 2027.

FOOD, HOME AND PERSONAL CARE

Following the challenging times during heightened inflation, food, home and personal care goods are now growing again in volume. The food market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 1.8% by 2027. Meanwhile, the home and personal care sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.2% through 2027.

Introducing the ultimate in-line PET bottle quality control

Sidel has unveiled IntelliADJUST™, a revolutionary quality control technology for PET bottles that ensures consistent quality and high efficiency. This smart bottle blowing control system enhances production capa- bilities, allowing superior bottle quality while supporting the use of recycled PET (rPET).

The easy-to-use blowing solution maximises the number of marketable bottles by ensuring that quality control is consistently high. IntelliADJUST™ offsets any production line variations by using algorithms to identify measured thickness deviations and automatically correcting the heating and blowing parameters to ensure consistent quality without any interruptions.

The solution uses advanced interferometric sensor technology to guarantee optimal material distribution and uniformity. With autonomous in-line control and real-time adjustments, it effortlessly reduces the impact of production changes on bottle quality.

Qual-IS™ – the intelligent aseptic quality supervisor

Sidel has launched Qual-IS™, an advanced digital quality control and food safety solution that boosts traceability and data analytics in aseptic production. This innovative system combines laboratory testing, traceability and sampling into a single platform. With Qual-IS™, customers can ensure food safety and product quality, enhancing consumer satisfaction and protecting brand reputation while driving profitability.

Each bottle is assigned a unique code that tracks its entire manufacturing journey, including details about the preform, cap, recipe and production parameters. By integrating quality control across the aseptic production line, Qual-IS™ sets a new standard in quality management.

“Qual-IS™ is our latest digital solution – a smart, dynamic quality control system, specifically designed to sustain a high level of quality control at all times thanks to its advanced traceability and data analytics,” explained Enrico Savani, Product Manager for Sensitive Product Filling at Sidel.