Covap’s first complete aseptic PET line from Sidel

With the help of Sidel’s end-to-end complete aseptic PET line, UHT liquid dairy products (LDPs) from Spanish milk producer Covap are now also available in PET bottles for the very first time. This new PET bottle opens the door to meet changing market demand and ensures product integrity and safety. Covap, a Spanish cooperative, is one of the major milk producers in Spain. The company has one of the most technically advanced dairy plants in the whole of Europe and has been a family of farmers for over 60 years. With a large operating area of 22,650 m2, Covap can produce 400 million liters of milk per year. Traceability is the key to sustaining high-quality products. By implementing strict control from animal feed to the production process, they can keep their commitment to bringing a range of high-quality LDPs to consumers. Covap also produces ready-to-drink dairy products for other retailer brands in Spain. Although LDPs are dominated by carton packaging, major supermarket players have decided to sell them in PET bottles based on market preference. …

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