Tetra Pak has launched a handbook, 'The role of raw milk quality in UHT production', 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.
Tetra Pak Centre of Expertise Dairy & Beverage Systems manager Bengt Eliasson said: "Raw milk quality not only has a significant impact on the ultimate quality of the final UHT products but also affects the efficiency and operational costs of processing machinery.
"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.
"This new handbook offers a comprehensive guide to support the quality management programmes already implemented by our customers. As a result of collaboration with our sister company DeLaval, a worldwide leader in milking equipment and solutions for dairy farmers; we aim to provide a holistic approach to help our customers meet competitive pressures by maintaining consistency and quality in the processing cycle from farm to shelf."
