Milk is the most precious resource in dairy production. High-quality dairy products start with high-quality milk—and in today’s rapidly evolving dairy landscape, protecting that quality has never been more critical. 

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation, global milk production is projected to reach 992.7 million tonnes in 2025, a 1.0% increase over the previous year and the second consecutive year of modest growth. Meanwhile, world milk prices have surged by 28% between July 2021 and July 2025 (Source: clal.it), reflecting growing economic pressures, strong international demand, and record-high price levels. 

From a cost perspective, milk itself represents the largest component of production expenses—60–80% of total costs—while energy (processing and refrigeration) accounts for an additional 10–20%, and labor and processing steps, including coagulants, add another 10–20%. 
In this context, every litre of milk counts, and every improvement in raw milk handling has a measurable impact on profitability and sustainability. 

The Hidden Challenge in Milk Storage 

Are you aware of how critical the first 24 to 72 hours of milk storage really are? 

How we handle milk during this period directly impacts its quality, safety, and value.  

Even when raw milk is stored at 4 to 7 °C, undesired bacteria can proliferate. These microorganisms produce heat-resistant proteolytic and lipolytic enzymes that irreversibly damage milk proteins. Once this degradation begins, no heat treatment can reverse it and the consequences are significant: 

The dairy industry needs innovative solutions to safeguard milk quality, reduce waste, and optimize the use of natural resources. Improved milk handling helps: 

• Reduce environmental impact, using water, land, and feed responsibly 
• Increase economic efficiency, maximizing milk value and minimizing losses 

And this is where PerforMilk makes the difference.  

PerforMilk: The First Patented Natural Solution for Preserving Raw Milk Protein Quality 

PerforMilk is the first patented food culture specifically designed to preserve the protein quality of raw milk during storage and it is part of Sacco System’s 4Protection Line.  

PerforMilk works from the very beginning of the process, safeguarding milk during storage and preserving the casein micelle, which plays a crucial role in ensuring performance and quality in both cheese and fermented dairy products. 

Key Advantages of PerforMilk 

• Preservation and Value Generation Across the Supply Chain: Dairy farms aim to deliver high-quality milk, and dairies aim to produce high-quality products. PerforMilk supports both, preserving and enhancing value throughout the entire supply chain. 
• Economic advantage: By limiting protein degradation, PerforMilk® helps achieve higher curd yields and boosts overall profitability. 
• Improvement in cheese yield: Safeguarding casein quality can result in higher cheese yield, with an average 2.1% increase in cheese yield every 1,000 litres of milk (Study on Pizza Cheese).  
• Product Stability: Reduced variation in protein structure ensures consistent product quality while preserving also the taste and aroma of yoghurts and fermented milks throughout their entire shelf life.  
• Sustainability: By reducing milk waste and optimizing the use of water and feed, measurable environmental benefits are delivered across every stage of the dairy chain.  

Proven, Practical, and Fully Compatible with Your Process 

PerforMilk’s effectiveness has been validated through both industrial-scale and laboratory studies. It is completely removed during heat treatment and has no negative impact on the final product—ensuring full compatibility with traditional and modern dairy technologies. 

Our technical sales team is available to help you identify the ideal solution for your milk processing needs and advise on the optimal timing for adding PerforMilk. 

We Take Care of Your Milk—So You Can Take Care of Your Business Performance 

With PerforMilk, Sacco System offers the dairy sector a breakthrough tool to improve quality, enhance yield, and strengthen sustainability from the very start of the process. 
PerforMilk protects your milk while unlocking its full potential and ensuring the excellence your consumers expect.