IDM | Packaging Challenges for Arla Smooth packaging of mozzarella presented Arla with some challenges during palletisation 20 · 9 2016 | international-dairy.com Michael Schlosser Johansen next to a plastic pallet where the Antim non-slip paper prevents smooth packs of cheese from slipping (photo: PAL-Cut) In spring of 2015, the Arla dairy in Branderup, Denmark, was converted to Mozzarella production. This was not without its challenges, as the cheese had to have smooth packaging and stand on smooth pallets. A PAL-Cut solution with non-slip paper was the answer. Mozzarella is supplied by Arla in 9.2 kg packs, so a new packing line had to be installed in the dairy, as the old one was too small, being designed for packing cheese in small retail packs. Need for stability The task of palletising 5 tons of Mozzarella in an hour placed heavy demands on the palletisation system. Intermediate sheets would have to be inserted in the pallet stacks without any interruption to process flow, and the pallets made stable, as both the pallets and packaging are made of plastic. This increased the risk that the pallets would slip out of position when being transported to customers around Europe. The Antim non-slip sheet is positioned at the bottom and higher up to ensure stable pallet assembly (photo: PAL-Cut)
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