Tetra Pak Highlights 2024/2025
New carton redefines sustainability and consumer experience
Tetra Pak has partnered with a leading European juice brand to launch the revolutionary Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 300 Edge beverage carton. By maximising the proportion of renewable material – including paperboard and plant-based polymers derived from responsibly sourced sugarcane – this new carton reduces its carbon footprint by up to 76%. With its eye-catching design, the carton not only attracts consumers but also enhances convenience for on-the-go enjoyment. Plus, the integrated tethered DreamCap™ 26 Pro closure helps combat litter, making it a win for both the environment and consumers.
New pioneering solution boosts customer efficiency
Introducing the Tetra Pak® Industrial Protein Mixer – a revolutionary innovation tackling the age-old challenge of foaming during the mixing phase of liquid food products. This pioneering solution enhances operational efficiency for customers by eliminating foaming, which can cost food and beverage producers over €250,000 annually in lost product. With its cutting-edge design and multi-step process, the mixer utilises advanced automation to streamline the mixing procedure. The result is a foam-free mixing experience that reduces cleaning time, minimises equipment maintenance, and extends product shelf life.
Tetra Pak wins Resource Efficiency award for paper-based barrier innovation
Tetra Pak has won the Resource Efficiency award at the Sustainable Packaging News Awards 2024 for its breakthrough paper-based barrier in aseptic cartons, launched in collaboration with Lactogal. A world-first in the carton industry, this innovation increases paperboard content from 70% to 80% and reduces the carbon footprint by up to one-third, as verified by the Carbon Trust. Combined with plant-based polymers, renewable content reaches 90%, which reflects Tetra Pak’s commitment to sustainable, low-carbon food packaging.
Tetra Pak® Custom Printing helps connect with consumers
Tetra Pak and Mengniu Group have launched an exclusive Milk Deluxe Pure Milk range in China, featuring 30 stunning designs inspired by masterpieces from Van Gogh and Monet. Packaged in striking Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 250 Edge cartons with a DreamCap™ 26 closure, this special edition range was created in collaboration with Meet You Museum. “Tetra Pak® Custom Printing, with its high-quality printing capabilities and versatility in handling multiple, diverse packaging designs has helped us reach new heights in terms of mass customisation,” said Xiaoyan He, Senior Brand Manager of Milk Deluxe.
New offering empowers customers to save energy and water
Tetra Pak proudly launched its ‘Factory Sustainable Solutions’, a groundbreaking, factory-wide approach to optimising energy, water and cleaning-in-place (CIP) processes. This comprehensive offering combines cutting-edge technologies with advanced plant integration capabilities, enabling food and beverage producers to maximise their resource efficiency. “By working with our customers and understanding their individual needs and objectives, we’re providing them fit-for-purpose equipment enriched with our holistic application knowledge to address their challenges,” explained Fiona Liebehenz, Vice President Key Components, Plant Solutions and Channel Management at Tetra Pak.
Joining forces to boost carton recycling in EU
Tetra Pak and Yellow Dreams, a leader in the dairy market, are investing €3 million in a new recycling plant in Ittervoort, the Netherlands, to boost the EU’s capacity to recycle beverage cartons. Set to commence operations in late 2025, the plant will annually process up to 20,000 tonnes of polyAl, the non-fibre component of cartons. Strategically located near Belgium and Germany, the plant will handle all polyAl recycled in Belgium and the Netherlands, and part of Germany’s output. Complementing the existing 8,000-tonne capacity at Roosendaal, this facility will enhance the EU’s recycling network, which includes 20 paper mills and ten polyAl facilities.
Pioneering packaging uses material from used beverage cartons
Tetra Pak teamed up with Lactalis, a world leading dairy group, to develop a new kind of recycled packaging material that is partially made from used beverage cartons. The recycled material, which includes a mix of recycled and non-recycled virgin fossil feedstock, is certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. The recycled polymers come from used beverage cartons in Spain. This industry-first initiative contributes to material circularity by reducing reliance on virgin, fossil-based material and helping to shift away from finite resources.
Tetra Pak unveils groundbreaking renewable thermal energy solution
In partnership with Swedish solar thermal innovator Absolicon, Tetra Pak has introduced a standardised solution for industrial equipment powered by renewable thermal energy. This cutting-edge solution can seamlessly integrate into both new and existing production lines, slashing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40%. Tetra Pak’s UHT processing line, designed for the high-temperature sterilisation of dairy products, was the first to feature this solar thermal supply. “Tetra Pak once again proves it is a pioneer and can be a change driver for the sector’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable heat,” said Joakim Byström, CEO, Absolicon.
