New Delhi, January 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – Uflex, India's largest multinational flexible packaging materials and solutions company, has unveiled 'ASEPTOTM' its aseptic liquid packaging brand. Uflex's aseptic liquid packaging manufacturing plant that will be commercially operational by April 2017 perfectly echoes Government of India's Make in India ethos.

ASEPTO is derived from the word aseptic which means sterile. Aseptic packaging ensures that food remains free from bacteria and other harmful microorganisms for a period of at least 8 months under room temperature.

Aseptic packages are made by laminating polyethylene with paperboard and aluminium foil. This multi-layered construction enables the carton to protect the contents from various factors responsible for spoilage, thereby preserving the product freshness and value.

Launching ASEPTO, Mr Ashwani Sharma, President & CEO, New Business Initiatives, Uflex Limited said, "Aseptic packaging market in India is majorly classified into 3 segments, i.e., juices, dairy products and liquor. Packaging of flavoured milk, other dairy items and liquor in Aseptic packaging material will play a key role in propelling the growth of aseptic packaging in the coming years both in India and overseas. Our total manufacturing capacity of 7 billion packs per annum will cater to 90% of the domestic market demand. In APAC, the market growth is around 7% and in India the growth has been in double digits for the last 3-4 years."

He added, "Presently the Indian aseptic liquid packaging market is growing @17-18% per annum and the market is expected to double up in the next five years to approximately 20 billion packs per annum. Drawing parallels, China boasts of a tremendous growth story which has already reached approximately 80 billion packs. In India with similar population the growth potential is humungous. Aseptic packaging manufacturing is the big thing for taking Uflex to the next level of business excellence. We are all set to take off in the Indian market and position this business globally."