At the Dairy Industry Conference 2026 (DIC) in Delhi, packaging specialist SIG showcased its spouted pouches and sustainable bag-in-box containers for liquid packaging solutions. The company highlighted how its combined expertise is transforming traditional bulk and retail liquid distribution through BIB and SP technologies.
The showcase at the conference centers on three primary innovations designed for the dairy industry — aseptic spouted pouches for beverages, specialized pouches for ghee, and durable packaging for sweetened condensed milk.
These solutions range from 100 ml to 500 ml in size, offering a flexible, modern alternative to traditional rigid containers. Beyond retail-sized pouches, SIG is highlighting its bag-in-box technology, a system featuring a durable outer carton and an internal flexible bag.
SIG has established a strong manufacturing footprint with three BIB and SP facilities in India. Two plants located in Palghar focus on the production of fitments/spouts for flexible pouches, films, laminates, and aseptic bulk bags, respectively. The third facility, located in Chakan, manufactures European-designed filling equipment under a technology transfer agreement from SIG Spain.
“Our bag-in-box packaging has a higher product-to-package ratio, which means more product can be packed with less material,” Dhandutt Shah, managing director of SIG bag-In-box and spouted pouch substrates in India, said. “Because bag-in-box collapses as a product is dispensed, you can see over 99% product evacuation in most cases, regardless of product viscosity. The positive flow of our fitment and connector systems keeps oxygen from entering the package, allowing for an extended open shelf life and giving your consumers ample time to use every last drop.”
“Flexibility in package volume gives you valuable access to multiple sales channels, from retail to foodservice to industrial processing,” he explained.
“Bag-in-box is designed to fit any container size or shape, allowing your brand to truly stand out from the competition. And, with our bag-in-box filling lines, you can flexibly fill many volumes with a variety of fitments on the same filling machine.”
SIG’s primary objective at the event was to enhance market awareness. Shah said while SIG is widely recognized for aseptic cartons, many industry leaders were surprised to learn about its capabilities following the acquisition of Scholle IPN and Bossar. “This surprise factor has driven a high volume of inquiries, particularly during the busy weekend sessions,” he added.
Looking ahead, SIG aims to adapt its bag-in-box technology for broader retail and industrial use within India, drawing inspiration from global success in sectors such as lube oils, wine, and juices. By replacing traditional five-liter cans with more sustainable, flexible alternatives, SIG expects to lead a shift toward more environment-friendly packaging across multiple Indian industries.
