"Aseptic packaging has the contents of the bottle, such as UHT milk, and the packaging first sterilised separately and then the contents poured into the packaging then sealed in a sterilised atmosphere," says Rae McGraw, marketing director southern Africa, environment cluster leader at Tetra Pak.
"The carton shape has never been seen before and it combines the easy handling and pouring of a bottle with the environmental advantages of a carton."