ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF ASEPTIC PACKAGING
Advantages for the manufacturer:
Disadvantages for the manufacturer:
Advantages for the consumer:
Disadvantages for the consumer:
- Lightweight, but strong materials in package
- It is easily stackable
- Space efficient
- No refrigeration; saves energy; easy to transport
- It has a large flat surface suitable for printing.
- Light restraint; long shelf life (more than 6 months); free from bacteria.
Disadvantages for the manufacturer:
- Expensive set up costs
- It is difficult to recycle
Advantages for the consumer:
- Long shelf life
- Contains no Preservatives
- It requires no refrigeration until it has been opened
- It is easily stackable; convenient; portable; shatterproof
- Its nutrient value is retained as well as its sensory properties.
Disadvantages for the consumer:
- More expensive due to increased packaging