Tetra Pak has launched a handbook entitled The role of raw milk quality in UHT production.
Designed primarily to support quality managers of dairy companies in emerging markets, the handbook draws on best practice from leading dairy companies on ways to ensure the quality of raw milk before processing.
It focuses on critical points such as dairy farm operation, raw milk transportation, and handling and testing at the plant.
“Raw milk quality not only has a significant impact on the ultimate quality of the final ultra high temperature (UHT) products but also affects the efficiency and operational costs of processing machinery”, Bengt Eliasson, manager of the company’s Centre of Expertise Dairy & Beverage Systems.
“The dairy industry is becoming increasingly competitive; dairy companies must sustain longer running hours and be able to minimize maintenance problems at their plants.”
“As our customers are well aware, these measures play a critical role in the delivery of high quality products to consumers and will help to ensure dairy businesses remain competitive within their market. Ultimately, the ability to create high quality products consistently will enable dairies to protect and sustain vital consumer relationships.”
