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Tetra Pak and network technology company Axis Communications have developed a new digital solution, enabling ice cream manufacturers to gain real-time visibility across every stage of the production line.

The innovation, called ‘Ice Cream Video Care,’ is the result of a six-year process monitoring collaboration between Tetra Pak and Axis. It uses network cameras as smart sensors to provide deeper operational insight and improved control across the process line.

Tetra Pak said the solution responds to rising consumer expectations around food quality, consistency and production transparency.

It is built on Axis’ advanced IP camera technology, such as Q-line dome and modular F-series cameras. The solution is designed to perform reliably in low-temperature and harsh production environments, offering constant, high-resolution visibility into areas operators cannot traditionally see or safely reach.

Up to 16 cameras can be installed across each ice cream line via Axis’ video management software, Axis Camera Station, to enable safe, remote inspection without disrupting operations.

The partnership between the two companies began with camera-supported observation in juice filling, and has since expanded into broader application areas across food production.

Tetra Pak Ice Cream Video Care marks the first major expansion of camera-based process monitoring into ice cream production lines, the company said.

Katrin Andersson, managing director for Tetra Pak North Europe, commented: “Tetra Pak and Axis Communications are combining deep knowledge of food production with advanced monitoring technology, enabling manufacturers to gain greater insight into their operations. The result is improved efficiency, reduced waste and better quality control, supporting a more productive and sustainable food industry.”