Aseptic Dairy Processing Collaboration for India’s Dairy Sector
Sidel and the Indian Dairy Association align to demonstrate aseptic technologies and digital quality infrastructure for dairy processing at DIC 2026 in New Delhi.
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Sidel and the Indian Dairy Association are cooperating to present and contextualise advanced aseptic processing and quality control systems for dairy and beverage production at the 52nd Dairy Industry Conference & Exhibition 2026, addressing food safety, extended shelf life, and operational efficiency in India’s evolving dairy market. The cooperation focuses on integration of Sidel’s Aseptic Combi Predis™, Aseptic Predis X4™, and the digital quality management platform Qual-IS™ into industrial dairy operations.
Context of the Cooperation
The Indian Dairy Association (IDA) is the apex body representing India’s dairy value chain, from cooperatives to private processors, researchers, and equipment suppliers. The association organises the 52nd Dairy Industry Conference & Exhibition, a technical forum to evaluate processing technologies, packaging systems, quality control tools, and operational best practices.
Sidel is a global provider of aseptic processing and packaging equipment, with a portfolio including integrated blow–fill–cap solutions and digital quality management platforms. The cooperation was initiated to bring proven aseptic technologies into dialogue with Indian dairy processors facing rising consumer demand for nutritious, longer-shelf-life products.
Technical Solution and Responsibilities
The core technical components of the cooperation are:
- Aseptic Combi Predis™: an integrated blow–fill–cap system using dry preform sterilisation to minimise contamination risk, reduce water and chemical use, and streamline production flow. The system eliminates separate handling and storage of empty bottles, reducing line complexity and enhancing food safety compliance.
- Aseptic Predis X4™: an evolution of the Combi Predis™ platform with enhanced flexibility for sensitive beverages in PET bottles, supporting a wide output range and digital readiness for automation and quality feedback loops.
- Qual-IS™: a digital quality control platform that aggregates quality functions such as sampling plans, laboratory management, HACCP traceability, calibration records, and production line interfaces. The system supports consistent quality governance across multiple sites and production lines.
Within this cooperation, Sidel retains responsibility for technical demonstration, system specification, and integration guidance, while IDA facilitates access to industry stakeholders and contextualises the solutions against regulatory and market requirements.
Deployment and Integration
At the DIC 2026 event, hosted at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, the partners are presenting live demonstrations and technical briefings. This includes integration scenarios where aseptic lines interface with existing processing equipment, quality control systems, and enterprise data platforms used in medium and large-scale dairy plants.
Implementation phases discussed with stakeholders include:
- Assessment and line design: evaluation of existing processes against aseptic requirements and selection of system configuration.
- Pilot integration: staged deployment of Combi Predis™ and Predis X4™ with digital monitoring via Qual-IS™ to validate operational parameters.
- Scale-up planning: roadmap for broader adoption in facilities serving regional distribution networks.
Applications and Use Cases
Target industries include liquid dairy processors, functional beverage producers (high-protein, probiotic, low-sugar), and manufacturers requiring extended shelf life for wider logistics footprints. Use cases emphasise hygienic processing, reduced contamination risk, and enhanced traceability from filling through distribution.
Expected Impact
Technical benefits anticipated from this cooperation include:
- Reduction in microbial contamination risk through dry preform sterilisation.
- Lower resource consumption (water, chemicals) and decreased operational complexity.
- Improved quality oversight via centralised digital control and traceability.
By situating these technologies within the IDA’s technical forum, the cooperation aims to accelerate informed adoption of aseptic processing practices in India’s dairy sector.
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