JuneShine Chooses Claranor’s Pulsed Light Decontamination for Optimal Product Protection
At Claranor, we are proud to collaborate with JuneShine, the leading US producer of natural fermented beverages, to ensure optimal decontamination of metal cans while preserving product quality. In a market where hygiene and product quality are paramount, JuneShine relies on Claranor’s Pulsed Light solution to meet its production needs.
The Challenge of Preserving Kombucha’s Natural Qualities
Kombucha, along with other fermented beverages, poses unique challenges in production. Since JuneShine’s kombucha is unpasteurized to maintain its natural taste and health benefits, it is more susceptible to microbiological contamination. While pasteurization effectively reduces contamination risks, it also affects the organoleptic qualities of these sensitive beverages and leads to higher energy consumption. For companies like JuneShine, committed to natural production without preservatives, protecting their product while maintaining its premium standards is critical.
Juneshine testimonial
Ronnie Riedell, Director of Production Operations at JuneShine,
Ronnie Riedell emphasizes the importance of this collaboration in maintaining the integrity of their product:
“Unpasteurized, the kombucha is vulnerable to microbiological contamination. Decontaminating the cans with Pulsed Light helps prevent those risks. Plus, without any chemicals, it respects the quality of the products. Sober in energy, Claranor is a cost-efficient solution.”
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Claranor’s Solution: Pulsed Light Sterilization
In 2020, JuneShine integrated Claranor’s decontamination solution into their California-based filling line, as part of their efforts to combat microbiological contamination without the use of chemicals. The technology uses high-intensity light flashes to decontaminate metal cans, reducing contamination risks without compromising the product’s flavor or freshness. This approach offers an ideal balance of efficiency and sustainability, consuming less energy than alternative methods like UV-C or chemical-based solutions.
Pulsed light: High-Performance, Low Impact
The Claranor system installed at JuneShine’s facility is tailored to their production needs. The machine, which treats 24,000 cans per hour, achieves a 2-log reduction on Aspergillus brasiliensis. This compact system easily integrates into the existing filling line, treating four cans per cycle, with two flashes per can. The solution ensures that JuneShine can maintain the shelf life and quality of their kombucha, which is stored refrigerated and has a six-month shelf life.
Full local support thanks to IMS
IMS our exclusive distributor in the US supports Juneshine during the entire lifetime of the Equipment.
Our decontamination machines are easy to use. Our Customer Service together with IMS aims to make you as autonomous as possible or to provide you with the level of support you desire.
A Growing Community of Beverage Producers
JuneShine is one of more than 158 beverage producers worldwide that have integrated Claranor’s packaging decontamination solution into their production lines. These companies recognize the value of Claranor’s sustainable, cost-effective solutions in an industry where both consumer expectations and environmental standards are increasing.