Tetra Pak -
2011/2012 in brief

Tetra Rex One Step Opening cap
Thanks to superior hygiene, Tetra Rex is known to an entire generation as a symbol of freshness, convenience and safety. Now, the new TwistCap OSO 34 (One Step Opening) adds the ability to pour milk, yoghurt or juice smoothly and efficiently, and to reseal the package with one simple twist.

Unilever steps up orders to Tetra Pak Hoyer
Orders from Unilever have been arriving at Tetra Pak Hoyer at an unusually fast pace, strengthening Tetra Pak’s long-standing relationship with the world’s biggest ice-cream manufacturer. Four orders for complete high-capacity Straightline extrusion lines have been fulfilled.

Introducing a smart new Edge to ambient
The new Tetra Brik Aseptic (TBA) 1000 Edge LightCap 30 is available globally for milks, special milks, dairy alternatives, juices, nectars, still drinks, wines, and other liquid products from April 2012.

Tetra Recart scoops more awards in Canada
Tetra Pak has earned special recognition for its Tetra Recart packaging system in Canada, taking silver medal in the ‘Sustainable Product’ category at the Ontario Waste Minimization Awards in Toronto last October. Hosted by the Recycling Council of Ontario, the award recognised products or services that improve the management of resources, reduce waste and minimise negative environmental impacts throughout a lifecycle.

Ninth Product Development Centre opens in Shanghai
Tetra Pak’s ninth Product Development Centre (PDC) opened in Shanghai, China, in November 2011. The centre provides
dairy and beverage companies with processing, packaging and powder-handling equipment, as well as expertise, to enable
them to quickly and efficiently develop high-quality products.

Next-generation cheese unit cuts energy use and costs
Tetra Pak launched the next generation of its successful Cheddar cheese blockforming unit in November 2011. The new Tetra Tebel Blockformer enables cheese manufacturers to improve environmental performance, reduce costs and minimise product loss.

Tetra Evero Aseptic takes off in Spain
Milk in the Tetra Evero Aseptic package is proving highly popular in Spain, with CAPSA Alimentaria Penasanta, the first Spanish
customer to commercially launch this combination, reporting good sales growth in the three product brands being sold in the new package.

Read all in brief articles in the Tetra Laval annual report (pdf)