Spice and Powder Packaging - A Fresh Perspective

Spices form an important part of almost all recipes in all cultures. Changing eating habits and lifestyle of consumers across the world have fueled the demand for healthy food products which has enhanced the need for natural flavors, most of which come from spices.

India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices, so the industry has immense growth potential. Technology advancements, R&D and value-added, readymade spice mixes are propelling the spice industry forward. The support provided by the Spice Board of India further contributes to the establishment and conformance of quality standards which in turn, positively impact spice exports from India.

Led by creative marketing strategies to ensure high brand recall, spice majors are competing with their domestic counterparts through continuous innovations in packaging, strength in quality and a strong distribution network.

Several local companies have also made their presence felt in the international market, by following a dual branding strategy to cater to the Indian diaspora in the global market.

In this scenario of growing domestic and international demand, spice manufacturers trust Nichrome’s powder packaging machines. Supplying hi-tech packaging solutions to Indian food processors since 1977, Nichrome has a large base of satisfied customers in India. With the pioneering Vertical-Form-Fill-Seal machines for spice packaging, Nichrome is the preferred packaging solution provider to many top brands of spices in India.

Packaging plays a crucial role in preserving the quality of spices. Nichrome’s Maxima 200 and Maxima 400 deliver speed that translates into enhanced cost-efficiency, less wastage and increased productivity – just what any retailer of edible powders looks for. Ideal for pouch andsachet packaging of non-free flow powders like spices, tea or coffee premixes, milk powders, soup mixes, nutraceutical powders, etc., the Maxima series deliver high productivity in a minimum footprint.

The revolutionary Maxima 200 can produce 200 packs per minute on a single head alone! The output can be doubled to 400 packs per minute by installing the double-head Maxima 400.

Besides being able to pack 2 different products in different pouch sizes, Maxima 400 also offers filler options such as Auger, Twin Cup Filler, EWF, Twin Discharge MHW & Piston Filler. Single pouches or a perforated chain of pouches can be produced on this machine. What’s more, Nichrome also provides integrated post-packaging systems which can be customized according to the customer site and need!

Another machine designed to transform efficiencies in spice and powder packaging is Nichrome’s Sprint 250 Plus Servo Auger. It offers 2 pouch formats - CSPP and Gusset pouch, and packs up to 2 Kg units at a speed of 120 packs per minute. Spices, Atta (Flour Products), Milk Powder, Nutraceuticals, Coffee Powder, Premixes, Instant Mixes – they are all packed with accuracy and speed. Sprint 250 Plus helps preserve the freshness and flavor of the powder while delivering a smart package that is not only easy to store and transport but stands out on the retail shelf.

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