Showing posts with label ghee packaging solutions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ghee packaging solutions. Show all posts

Friday, 12 September 2025

How Indian Dairy Producers Are Revolutionizing Ghee, Khowa, Butter Packaging with Nichrome

 

In India, dairy is more than food; it is a tradition, a culture and a source of nourishment. From the golden ghee being poured in, hot, to dal, from the rich khowa in mithai shops, from creamy butter that has begun melting over parathas, these staples come loaded with purity, flavour and history. But behind this image is a struggle: packaging.

The sticky nature of ghee, potential of oxidation of khowa and high hygienic requirements have made it a tedious task. Traditionally, many manufacturers still use manual pouching solutions that cause product leakage, contamination, waste and operational inefficiency. They can’t keep up with the expectations modern consumers have for cleanliness, shelf life and branding.

This is where Nichrome comes in, a pioneer among the packaging machine manufacturers in India, introducing precision-engineered, automated dairy packaging machines that ensure freshness, prolong shelf life, and preserve purity. To Indian milk producers, Nichrome has been much more than just a vendor, it has been an ally in the journey upward.

Why Automated Packaging is a Game-Changer for Dairy

You may find simple or semi-automatic milk packing machines appear to be cheaper initially; however, they are labour-intensive, variable and will not always maintain hygiene levels. For example, in small dairies, manual processes often result in under filling, poor sealing, and spoilage, particularly for greasy ghee or fragile khowa.

In contrast, Nichrome’s smart dairy packaging machines create airtight seals for ghee, precise dosages for khowa and provide hygienic sealing of butter. Automation equates to sanitary, stainless-steel construction, rapid output and reliable branding. Whether it’s a mini dairy in a remote village or a large milk factory for exporting, Nichrome’s automation complies with Indian standards of food safety and offers solutions that can grow with manufacturers regardless of their scales.

Nichrome's Dairy Packaging Solutions: Tech + Trust

Nichrome’s advantage is the integration of the precision of engineering manufacturers with decades of experience in India’s dairy industry. Our dairy packaging machines are designed to handle sticky, oily and semi solid dairy products. Let’s take a look machine by machine:

VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) Machines

       Best for Dairy Products: Ghee pouches, retail pouches of dahi and packs of butter (100 ml – 1 kg)

       Key Features: High-speed pouching, servo-driven fillers, nitrogen flushing, minimal wastage, pouch formats (CSPP, Centre Seal Stickpack)

       Why It Matters: For dairies battling leaks in manual packs, Nichrome’s ghee packaging machines produce secure, leak-proof pouches. Precision dosing reduces loss while speed ensures higher output which is vital for mass production.

HFFS (Horizontal Form Fill Seal) Machines

       Best for Dairy Products: Premium ghee packs and mini butter cubes

       Key Features: Multiple pouch formats (stand-up, zipper, 4-side seal), branding flexibility, export-ready finishes

       Why It Matters: These machines are perfect for producers targeting retail shelves and export markets. Whether it’s butter squares or khowa slabs, HFFS ensures consumer-friendly packs that look premium while staying hygienic.

Bottle & Jar Filling Machines

       Best for Dairy Products: Ghee bottles/jars (200 ml – 5 kg)

       Key Features: Servo-driven accuracy, drip-minimizing technology, easy changeovers

       Why It Matters: In urban markets, PET jars, HDPE bottles, and glass jars remain popular. Nichrome’s fillers not only deliver precise volumes but also preserve product appeal, ensuring that ghee brands build loyalty with attractive, convenient packs. (flavoured milk, consumable products)

Thermoforming MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Machines

      Best for Dairy Products: Butter portions, dahi cups, paneer and cheese blocks

      Key Features: High-barrier modified atmosphere packaging; vacuum, gas flushing and tray sealing.

      Why It Matters: All dairy products require temperature control. With MAP technology, Nichrome’s machines can extend shelf life, limit spoilage and maintain identity in terms of texture and flavour.

These systems are not just food packaging machine options; they are sophisticated reliable solutions used by dairies all over the country.

Practical Benefits

Nichrome machines have advantages that are far greater than those of manual ones:

       Their packaging is leak-proof and air-tight to keep ghee, butter or khowa fit for consumption.

       The shelf longevity is extended due to aseptic filling and nitrogen flushing.

       Stainless steel contact parts ensure high hygiene and minimal human touch.

       Servo fillers ensure accuracy and speed; neither too much nor too less.

       We offer different forms of packing like sachets, bottles, tubs, jars, and export-ready pouches.

       Fill optimization cuts down on spillage, minimizing material and cost loss.

       The systems can be used in mini dairies or industrial milk factories depending on the demand.

       Combine systems at end-of-line to suit production operation and item type, including palletisation.

Nichrome's industrial food packaging machines guarantee consistency and semi-automatic improvisation to its competitors; the bedrock of modern dairy business.

Why Nichrome Works for Indian Dairy Markets

India is the world’s largest dairy producer, and packaging plays a key role in keeping India ahead in the race. India’s diverse climates and consumption habits pose unique challenges; from butter’s sensitivity to storage, to khowa’s demand for accurate portioning. All of them demand customized solutions.

Nichrome addresses these challenges head-on. The milk filling machines and dairy equipment that operate are made for Indian environments with a choice of pack formats that cater to rural consumption as well as urban export. Nichrome offers proven, automated reliability that any company can depend upon.

Whether your requirement is pouch milk packing machines for a small town or automated jar fillers for a metro-based dairy, Nichrome won’t let you compromise on quality. Nichrome helps dairies from North to South with packaging that maintains purity and extends shelf life.

Conclusion

Packing dairy goods is as sensitive as the goods themselves. Each dairy product, ghee, khowa and butter, comes with its own set of challenges; ensuring quality is never easy; it requires technology. Our machines guarantee cleanliness, consistency and consumer trust.

With a legacy of excellence among dairy equipment manufacturers in India, Nichrome uses the perfect blend of state-of-the-art engineering and in-depth knowledge of India’s dairy culture.

It is time to move beyond manual systems and partner with Nichrome for hygienic, efficient and brand-building packaging. Upgrade your dairy operations today.

FAQs

Q1: Can Nichrome machines pack ghee and butter both in the same line?

Yes. With just a few adjustments to the recipes, Nichrome’s modular fillers can handle filling liquid ghee as well as semi-solid butter which makes them versatile; butter packaging machines as well as ghee packing machines.

Q2: Are Nichrome solutions suitable for small dairies in Pune or similar regions?

Absolutely. Ideal for a mini dairy setup, compact pouch milk packing machines can produce 500–800 packs/hour. Nichrome also offers after-sales support and training locally.

Q3: What pack formats are supported for export-level dairy packaging?

Nichrome supports pillow packs, stand-up pouches, bottles, jars, sachets, and more. All of them are export-ready, hygienic and have airtight seals, mandatory for the international market.

Q4: How does Nichrome support Indian manufacturers' post-sale?

Nichrome offers on-site services across the country, remote diagnostic solutions, and periodic operator training for minimal downtime. Nichrome is India’s dairy equipment supplier with a responsive after-sales and services ecosystem unlike others.

Monday, 21 December 2020

HEALTHY GROWTH WITH GHEE PACKING MACHINE MANUFACTURER, NICHROME.

 

Ghee Packaging Machine

Ghee is widely used in Indian cooking, and is the second largest consumed dairy product in India. The ghee market is growing due to various forces: population growth, rising disposable incomes, easy availability, and greater awareness about the health benefits of ghee. No wonder the ghee market is growing at a CAGR of around 15% during 2019-2024.

Currently, Uttar Pradesh represents the largest market, accounting for majority of the total ghee market in the country. It is followed by Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Some of the prominent players operating in the market include GCMMF, RCDF, Mother Dairy, Patanjali, SMC Foods, etc.
(ref: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/4763046/ghee-market-in-india-industry-trends-share)

Ghee packaging materials with Nichrome

Although ghee has long keeping quality and can be stored for 6 to 12 months under the right conditions, proper filling and packaging plays a crucial role. Exposure to heat, light, air, water vapour and certain metals can cause deterioration, making ghee rancid.

Nichrome offers technology to package ghee in all the most commonly used packaging materials:

Tin Cans: These are generally used for bulk packs of 5L and 15L, and coated to ensure rusting does not occur.

Glass bottles: These provide excellent protection to the ghee quality. Glass bottles are generally used for retail packs of 100g to 500g.

Semi-rigid containers: These are generally made from HDPE and offer the advantages of being light weight, economical and transport-worthy. These come in different types: blow moulded HDPE bottles, jars & jerry cans; and PET bottles which are odour free and offer gas barrier properties.

Flexible pouches: These are the most economical for ghee packaging. Materials used for pouches are chosen to fulfil the following criteria:

- should not react with ghee

- should be easily available at low cost

- should be nontoxic

- should not allow printing ink to penetrate into the ghee

- should have good barrier properties against spoilage

- should withstand transportation

Nichrome’s ghee packaging solutions

Nichrome offers many solutions for ghee packaging to match your space, packaging format and budget requirements. Following are the 3 most popular ones:

VFFS ghee pouchpackaging machine

Nichrome’s most popular ghee packing machine is the FILPACK SERVO SMD, a durable, heavy-duty performer, with touch screen HMI panel and PLC that controls operations. It occupies less floor space and has an enclosed SS cabinet for hygienic operation.

For packaging ghee and other viscous products such as oil, ketchup, fruit pulp, mayonnaise, curry pastes, and even grease, paint, adhesives, etc., FILPACK SERVO SMD operates at a speed of 70 to 85 pouches per minute, depending on the size of the package.

It packs in 3 side seal pouches in quantities ranging from 50 ml to 1000 ml.

FILPACK SERVO SMD comes with twin head construction with independent head operation so you can pack two different products and quantities simultaneously.

Bottle Filling Line

Nichrome offers an efficient integrated system for bottle filling and packaging that covers a turntable, UV sterilisation chamber, automatic liquid filling machine, cap feeding elevator, rotary capping machine, induction sealer, labelling machine, date & batch coding system, and packing table.

It is a PLC controlled system for viscous products such as ghee, ketchup, chocolate sauce and more. Other applications include a wide range of food & beverage liquids such as flavoured milk, soft drinks, energy drinks, water & buttermilk; non-food liquids such as perfumes, oil, shampoo, handwash.

SKUs range from 100 ml to 20 ltrs.

Tin Filling Line

Nichrome's Tin Filling Line is a sturdy, low-maintenance system made for accurate and efficient performance. The PLC-controlled line has a digital LCD touch screen displaying settings, and safety enclosures with interlocks for rotary parts.

This is a tin/composite tin friendly line with auto lid feeding, placing and lid seaming. Machine construction is available in SS3014, SS316 and MS painted material. Various tin sterilisation and cleaning options are available.

Conclusion

The rising demand for ghee and the cost-effectiveness of flexible packaging are good reasons for ghee manufacturers to consider Nichrome's ghee packaging solutions. Nichrome not only offers the latest technology for ghee packaging, it offers the expertise to customise and manufacture solutions for enterprises big and small.

Four decades ago, Nichrome started operations as a pioneer in milk pouch packaging machines for India’s White Revolution. Today, Nichrome’s know-how and capabilities cover packaging of diverse dairy products. Nichrome is well known as a leading integratedpackaging solutions provider, trusted for its top-notch technology, manufacturing capabilities, nation-wide support & service – and above all, its problem-solving skills. Nichrome loves to partner with customers through the complete life cycle, delivering the optimal application-specific solution.

Nichrome is based in Pune, India, with a sales & service network that spans India and the world. Nichrome has presence in 45 countries and more than 7000 successful installations worldwide.