Dairy Packaging Automation

Format-flexible, quick-change equipment designed to maximize space and simplify cleanup.
SECONDARY DAIRY PACKAGING

Packaging Automation Tailored to Your Dairy Application

Dairy isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Yogurt requires gentle multipacking, cheese demands display-ready tray and pouch handling, fluid milk relies on rugged crate systems, and ice cream must be packed in freezing, humid environments. Success depends on keeping pace with perishable product flow, protecting packages in transit, and maintaining food safety under cold-room conditions. Our automation is purpose-built — supporting product-specific needs and integrating seamlessly into existing lines and space-limited areas.


Dairy Specializations

Douglas offers innovative secondary packaging solutions for a wide variety of dairy products.

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy
  • Yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more
  • Various tub and cup sizes
Cheese
  • Cheese blocks (including large 40-pound blocks with inserts)
  • Retail-ready shredded cheese bags, and cheese loaves with tray lidding
  • Liquid cheese and whey proteins in flexible pouches
Milk

Liquid milk in HDPE bottles and gable top cartons, ranging from ½ pint to 1 gallon

Butter
  • Elgin and Western-style butter cartons
  • Multiple configurations (18, 24, 30 and 36 pounds)
Proteins & Beverages
  • Protein drinks and beverages
  • Various bottle sizes and styles
Ice Cream & Treats
  • Ice cream, novelty treats, etc.
  • Tapered tubs, shrouds and more
OUR SOLUTIONS

Packaging Options for Dairy Products

Choose from a variety of secondary packaging options, including bundled film, paperboard cartons, and corrugated cases in different styles—wraparound, regular slotted case (RSC), half-slotted case (HSC), harness style case, or trays—with product display options to meet your unique needs.

View Bundled Film Multiwrappers
View Paperboard Cartoners & Sleevers
View Corrugate Case & Tray Packers

Packaging Challenges We Solve

High-speed automation

with performance guarantees

Quick and easy

format changeovers

Heavy washdown-ready machines

for cold, humid conditions

Compact designs

for legacy lines and tight spaces

Gentle handling

of fragile cups, tubs and cartons

Turn-key robotic systems

for ergonomic packing and palletizing

Integration-ready equipment

for end-of-line automation

Complete integration

to optimize & improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Tech working on packaging machine

Designed for Today’s Workforce Realities

Labor shortages and skill gaps are ongoing concerns in dairy. Our machines are built to reduce manual work, shorten the learning curve, and improve operator safety.

KEY ADVANTAGES

Why Dairy Processors Choose Douglas

Experience

Segment experience (milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, ice cream)

Reliability

Heavy washdown-ready machines built for years of service

Small Footprint

Compact designs fit legacy lines and tight spaces

Tried & Tested

Proven results for large, high-speed operations

Made in the USA

US-based service and support built on 60+ years of earned trust

Let’s Talk Dairy Packaging

Ready to reduce downtime, automate your line, or improve operator efficiency? Contact a Dairy Specialist today!