Tetra Pak, a globally recognized leader in food processing and packaging solutions, is gearing up to showcase its tailored, comprehensive solutions designed specifically for the ice-cream industry at the 11th Edition of the Indian Ice-cream Expo (IICE). This event, jointly orchestrated by the Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers Association (IICMA) and AIM Events, is slated to occur from September 13 to 15 at Biswa Bangla Prangan Milan Mela in Kolkata, India. The expo will serve as an ideal platform to spotlight the most recent trends and innovations in the ice cream sector.
“Roughly half of the world’s ice cream is produced with the help of Tetra Pak equipment, and this is one of the most exciting categories for us today. With manufacturers looking for partners who can bring in end-to-end support, especially market insights from other parts of the world while offering solutions that meet their specific local needs, Tetra Pak is strongly positioned to support the industry from ideation on formulation to automation, filling, and all the other aspects of the production process,” said Cassio Simoes, Managing Director, Tetra Pak South Asia.
Ice cream spans a diverse spectrum of choices, ranging from healthier alternatives with reduced fat and carbohydrates to indulgent treats loaded with fats and ingredients like chocolate, nuts, and syrups. Tetra Pak stands as the foremost global supplier of complete solutions, machinery, and consumables for ice cream processing and packaging. Their array of ice cream equipment encompasses every aspect, beginning with raw material storage and mix preparation, and extending to continuous freezing and inclusion systems. Tetra Pak’s production solutions encompass extrusion, molding, filling, hardening, and packaging for an assortment of ice cream products, including popsicles, cups, cones, sandwiches, cakes, and family-sized packages.
“To succeed in the ice-cream market, manufacturers need to beretail able to quickly respond to changing consumer trends. For instance, the inclusion of food pieces such as chocolate, candy, nut, and cake pieces is a growing trend, and so is the adoption of more intricate designs such as swirls, multiple coating layers, and sophisticated shapes. Our portfolio today is geared to respond to the dynamic needs of the market, and we are proud to be truly a one-stop solution for ice-creams,” Cassio added.
