Welcome
The Aseptic Bag Manufacturers Association
Manufacturers of aseptic bags for industrial, food service and catering applications.
Welcome
The Aseptic Bag Manufacturers Association
The Aseptic Bag Manufacturers Association (ABMA) represents (European) manufacturers of aseptic bags for industrial, food service and catering applications. The association focuses on promoting the development of the aseptic bag packaging market, exchange of technical information, standards, legislative/regulatory information gathering, as well as representation at national and international levels in key areas of interest to the members and their customers.
Aseptic Packaging
What is aseptic packaging?
Aseptic packaging allows products to be processed and kept at room temperature (ambient) without preservatives, while maintaining organoleptic properties. So taste, smell, colour and texture, as well as nutritional values, can remain unchanged for long periods of time. In this way no refrigeration is required, resulting in great energy savings.
Aseptic bags
What are aseptic bags?
Aseptic bags are used for a wide range of food products such as tomato concentrate, paste and pulp, fruit and vegetable juices, concentrates and diced fruits, as well as sauces, dairy, liquid eggs and wine. They are produced in sterile, cleanroom environments and are suitable for aseptically processed products which need to be filled, stored, and distributed at room temperature. They are a convenient and efficient way to transport large quantities over long distances.
Optimal Protection, Minimal Waste
Aseptic Packaging Advantages
The aseptic pack goes through a special sterilization process, optimally protecting the packaged product, in addition to maintaining varying degrees of oxygen barriers as required. They are available in several barrier choices of multilayer laminates and/or co-extruded films. The materials are highly resistant to perforation and can be combined with a wide range of closures and pouring spouts. They can also be treated with gamma rays to achieve the necessary levels of sterilization.
Aseptic bags are suitable for the efficient filling and dispensing of fresh, extended shelf life (ESL), aseptic liquid and processed food and non-food products for their better preservation. Big standard aseptic bags are available for the most common large containers, such as plastic, metal or polypropylene. For Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) they offer a convenient and inclusive solution for the customer as a complete component within the IBC format.
Who we are
(European) Manufacturers of aseptic bags, with a typical capacity from 0.5 to 1,500 litres, for industrial, food service and catering applications. ABMA members are:
Nurturing Aseptic Bag Market Advancements
Fostering Innovation
Promote the development of the aseptic bag packaging market; as well constitute a forum for discussion and study, aiming at promoting new concepts, developments, and applications of this packaging format.
Define Guidelines
Define recommendations on process conditions and use of aseptic bags that the members can suggest to their customers in order to ensure the correct use of bags.
Standardizing Specifications
Exchange technical information among the members, aiming for a common definition and standardization of aseptic bag specifications, in order to achieve the optimal use of raw materials.
Aseptic Bag Regulations
Gather information on current legislation and regulations about the use of aseptic bags, as well as on their re-use, recycling, or proper disposal.
Advocating Unity
Be the industry’s voice and represent the general point of view of the association’s manufacturers with other institutions and organisations in the aseptic packaging sector. These include manufacturers of filling equipment, of transport packages, raw material suppliers, etc.
Influence Beyond Borders
Represent the members and their interests to the various national and international authorities and institutions, whenever the point of view of the European manufacturers of aseptic bags may usefully be presented.
ABMA Documents
Contact
Get in touch with us
Please fill out the form to get in touch with us. The fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory fields.