Tetra Pak unveils groundbreaking Dairy Processing Handbook

SWITZERLAND – Tetra Pak, a packaging multinational company, has unveiled its new Dairy Processing Handbook, featuring innovations in mixing, lactose reduction, and sustainability.

Building on 70 years of Tetra Pak expertise, this edition is designed to equip dairy professionals with cutting-edge knowledge to meet modern challenges and drive innovation, offering an in-depth exploration of the entire dairy production process, from cow to consumer.

This practical guidance serves to align dairy operations with today’s highest standards in efficiency, innovation, and environmental performance.

In addition to core production principles and technological best practices, this latest version also addresses the current challenges and opportunities facing the dairy sector. These include evolving sustainability demands, new production models and increased cost pressures.

Among the updated chapters is the Mixing Technology, which offers the latest expertise to optimise production efficiency and ensure consistent results that meet consumer expectations across milk, yoghurt, cheese and ice cream products.

As reported in the handbook, mixing is a core technology for food supplements and nutrition, and with nearly three-quarters (74%) of consumers interested in purchasing products with specific health claims, this emerging segment is generating increased attention from food and beverage producers.

In response to rising health awareness and increasing demand for dietary alternatives, the 2025 edition also includes a new chapter on Lactose-Free Dairy Products. With the lactose-free dairy market projected to grow at 7.12% (CAGR from 2023 to 2033), this edition addresses a fast-expanding segment reshaping consumer expectations and product development.

Meanwhile, a new chapter on Sustainability in Dairy Processing provides essential insights to help producers transition towards more sustainable operations. With dairy production accounting for 2.7% of total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable transformation is both a responsibility and an opportunity for the industry.

Charles Brand, Executive Vice President, Processing Solutions & Equipment at Tetra Pak, commented, “For 40 years, the Dairy Processing Handbook has been a cornerstone of our commitment to the dairy industry, reflecting our deep heritage and expertise. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on an industry entering a new era defined by accelerating innovation, shifting dietary preferences, and increasing demands for sustainability.”

He added that the evolution presents exciting opportunities for customers to develop value-added products and embrace more efficient technologies, ultimately building a more resilient dairy sector.

The updated edition is a comprehensive resource tailored for industry professionals, academics and students.

Featuring more than 600 illustrations and over 460 pages of content authored by 35 experts from across Tetra Pak, the Dairy Processing Handbook is a definitive resource for dairy professionals and the broader food processing industry. The book also features a chapter on the Primary Production of Milk, authored by experts from DeLaval.

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