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   PET Bottles Plastic bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate or PET have seen a huge surge in popularity over the past few decades. With their light weight, durability and affordability, PET bottles have become the plastic container of choice for bottled water and soft drinks. Here is a closer look at PET bottles, their benefits and impact. PET Bottles PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is a type of thermoplastic polymer resin. To make PET bottles, PET resin pellets are heated and blown into molds to shape the bottles. PET bottles are lightweight, clear and safe for food and beverage packaging. They act as effective barriers against oxygen, moisture and other contaminants. PET bottles were developed in the 1970s as an alternative to glass bottles. Today, they dominate the bottled water and soda markets globally. Rise in Consumption Statistics show consumption of bottled drinks continues rising steadily each year. This correlates directly to increased PET bottle producti...

  Dissolving Pulp The dissolving pulp industry plays an important role in production of various specialty fibers and chemicals. Dissolving pulp, also known as dissolving grade pulp or viscose grade pulp, is a high-alpha pulp produced from both hardwood and softwood sources to be later converted into new materials such as cellulosic fibers and biofuel. Let's take a closer look at some key aspects of this industry. Sources of Dissolving Pulp Dissolving pulp can be produced from both hardwood and softwood sources depending on fiber characteristics required for specific applications. - Hardwood Sources: Hardwoods such as eucalyptus, maple and birch are commonly used sources. They have properties like strength and durability which make them suitable for textile fibers production. Around 60% of dissolving pulp is produced from hardwoods. - Softwood Sources: Softwoods like spruce and pine are also used as raw materials. They have long and flexible fibers required for manufacturing cel...

  Aseptic Processing  What is Aseptic Processing? Aseptic processing is a type of food processing technique that aims to achieve commercial sterility of a food product or ingredients by destroying microorganisms or preventing their growth. Through aseptic processing, food products, such as milk, juice, and soup are sterilized in their final packaging so that no microorganisms can enter and spoil the product. The Need for Aseptic Processing With growing consumer demand for more shelf-stable and convenient food products, aseptic processing is becoming increasingly important in the food industry. Fresh foods traditionally require refrigeration from production to consumption in order to prevent microbial growth and spoilage. However, refrigeration needs a consistent cold chain from farm to fork, which increases logistical challenges and costs. Aseptic processing addresses this need by sterilizing packaged food using high heat without destroying its nutritional value or flavo...