Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 53 2024 | Page 19

Consumers become loyal to specific products if their goals are aligned and sustainability pushes them to develop a climate-conscious mindset and lean towards sustainable businesses .
The Key Enabler : Recyclable Pumps
Quantex is a new , game-changing recyclable pump technology that solves all of the pain points listed above . These lightweight , compact pumps are attached to the liquid packaging , and can either be connected in-line or directly to the liquid pack . If you are familiar with a tap used on a bag-in-box of wine , the ‘ Bag-in-Box ’ range of Quantex pumps can directly replace this Vitop tap – and , instead of pressing the tap and letting the product dribble out using gravity , the pumps are clicked into a small motor drive which doses the product accurately at various flowrates , with high vacuum and self-priming .
Unlike other pumps , Quantex can handle highly viscous solutions
( including melted chocolate , condiments ( i . e . ketchup and mayonnaise ) and yoghurt ) and accurately dose and perform inpump dilution to enable brands to use higher concentrations of their products and save money on shipping costs by taking water out of the distribution channel . For drinks dispensing , gone are the days when only water could be dispensed , Quantex pumps allow consumers to add a variety of enhancements including liquid minerals and vitamins , syrups , coffee , milk , chocolate , flavouring etc ). These added options open up the market for many businesses and create a chance for them to increase their ROI , as well as help their environmental measures .
Quantex pumps come in a variety of sizes and flow rates depending on the application :
• Precision Pumping
• In-Pump Dilution and Mixing
• High Vacuum Pump
• High Pressure Pump and Spray Capability
• Reverse Cycling
• Customer Lock-in
With many organisations and news outlets reporting on the benefits of utilising refillable drinking bottles and machines , it ’ s safe to say that this trend is set to continue to rise . Furthermore , local and national UK governments are putting further incentives in place including :
• In 2019 , the European Union approved a ban on certain single-use plastics which will be implemented in all EU member countries .
• The UK government will implement a new cash incentive system , placing deposits on drinks bottles and cans to help boost recycling from 2025 .
• The Welsh Government is committed to making Wales the world ’ s first ‘ Refill Nation ’.
Overall , bulk-refill and dispense solutions offer several benefits for businesses . They can help to reduce environmental impact , save money , increase customer satisfaction , and differentiate from competitors .
If you ’ d like to learn more or discuss how a Quantex pump could help your organisation create a game-changing refill platform , please email quantexinfo @ psgdover . com or call + 49 ( 2065 ) 89205-0 .
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