SalzburgMilch, a premium dairy company in Austria, is setting a new benchmark in European dairy packaging by becoming the first to launch products in the SIG DomeMini carton-bottle format developed by SIG.
The SIG DomeMini marries the protective and logistics advantages of a carton pack with the convenience of a bottle: large re-closeable cap, on-the-go format, and high share of renewable materials. The new packaging will hit European retail shelves from mid-2026.
SalzburgMilch CEO Andreas Gasteiger emphasised the company’s focus on innovation and premium consumer experience, stating that the partnership with SIG allows them to “pioneer this modern and convenient packaging solution for the European dairy industry and consumers”.
Key features of the packaging and production line:
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Designed for UHT dairy, high-protein drinks, plant-based alternatives and meal-replacement beverages — in seven volume sizes from 180 to 350 ml.
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SIG’s aseptic filling machine (the “DomeMini 12”) can fill 12,000 packs per hour, with volume changeovers in just 15 minutes.
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The format promises strong value-proposition: on-the-go convenience, shelf standout appearance, and more sustainable material usage.
Implications for the Indian dairy sector / your sphere of interest:
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For Indian processors and product-developers (such as your dairy product development lab and automation consultancy), this signals rising demand globally for convenient, premium dairy formats. The “carton bottle” concept could be relevant for India’s urban market on-go consumption, and for exports of value-added dairy.
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The investment in high-speed aseptic equipment (12,000 packs/hr) underscores that packaging innovation is now integral to product competitiveness — not just the dairy formulation or processing plant.
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Sustainability is baked into the format: high share of renewable materials, efficient logistics and shelf appeal. For your work in lab testing and new product development, aligning product formats with sustainable packaging will likely become a differentiator.
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Export potential: If Indian dairy firms can adopt such cutting-edge formats (or collaborate with international packaging OEMs) they may access higher-value segments (premium, on-the-go, wellness-oriented dairy) rather than commodity-milk.
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Plant-automation and commissioning firms (your engineering consultancy) should note that packaging line flexibility (seven sizes, rapid changeover) is now part of processing value-chain — linking upstream milk processing, value-added product formulation, and downstream packaging & automation.
Source : DAirynews7x7 Nov 7th 2025 Food Tech Biz