Tetra Pak Highlights 2023/2024
First-of-its-kind research into the package of the future
Tetra Pak is on a journey to develop the most sustainable food package that uses renewable materials and is fully recyclable. Through ground-breaking research together with the MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, Sweden, Tetra Pak is now helping to uncover fresh insights into plant-based materials as a basis for future sustainable innovations. “A fundamental understanding of the structure and properties of materials is crucial as we work towards developing the package of the future,” said Eva Gustavsson, Vice President Materials & Package.
New recycling collaborations and investments unveiled
Tetra Pak has established several new partnerships to create additional recycling capacity, increase collection rates and ensure that materials from post-consumer beverage cartons can re-enter the economy. These partnerships build on Tetra Pak’s long-term collaboration on recycling around the world, which has increased the number of recycling operations handling cartons worldwide from 40 to more than 200 since 2010. Tetra Pak’s recycling initiatives play an important role in helping to keep valuable materials in use and out of landfills around the world.
Recognised for service excellence
Tetra Pak Services earned a second consecutive Excellence Award from the world-leading consulting firm Kepner-Tregoe. The annual award recognised Tetra Pak’s commitment to continuous improvement and problem-solving to overcome both technical and non-technical issues. “This is evident through the company’s learning portfolio, which includes a range of training options and learning paths to support everyone in the business develop their issue resolution skills,” said Matthieu Coupeau, Senior Consultant at Kepner-Trego.
Advancements in packaging solutions with recycled content
Tetra Pak has made new advancements in the area of recycled content, expanding its offering of packaging solutions using certified recycled polymers to cover new formats, product categories and geographies. The expansion is a key milestone in the company’s journey towards a circular portfolio, turning waste into new resources, and reducing the industry’s dependence on virgin, fossil-based materials. It comes at a pivotal moment, aligning with the recently released European Commission’s proposal for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
Index findings validate Tetra Pak’s strategic direction
Consumers now actively consider the environment alongside their individual health when buying food, according to Tetra Pak’s Index 2023. Tetra Pak has a key role in not only delivering products that provide consumers with valuable nutrition, but that also optimise the value chain to promote resource efficiency. “The findings of this year’s Index are reflective of the direction we have taken in the last few years, to decarbonise the food industry and make food systems more resilient and sustainable,” said Adolfo Orive, President and CEO.
Accelerating food systems transformation
Tetra Pak launched an integrated approach to drive the transition to more secure, sustainable and resilient food systems at the COP28 climate change conference. The approach identifies four key pathways to accelerate food systems transformation – as well as roadmaps and measurable targets for each of the pathways. “Transforming food systems is crucial for a viable future,” said Charles Brand, Executive Vice President for Processing Solutions & Equipment. “We cannot phase out food, but we can transform these systems to ensure they are more secure, resilient and sustainable.”
Tetra Pak recognised for its climate leadership by the Financial Times
The company’s inclusion on the Financial Times’ final list is recognition of its progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and its robust commitments to climate action. Tetra Pak was ranked among the top 20 per cent of the 500 companies listed. “While we are proud of our achievements to date, we have plans to continue mitigating our environmental impact further – by decarbonising our value chain, driving circular solutions while contributing to food system resilience and protecting biodiversity,” said Adolfo Orive, President & CEO.
New opportunities for postbiotic food and drinks
Tetra Pak has introduced a range of innovative postbiotic food solutions that can help boost the immune system, vitality and well-being for consumers together with AB Biotek Human Nutrition & Health. The range showcases new opportunities for food producers that exist to offer fortified products in categories such as tea, plant-based beverages and sports drinks. Postbiotics can be seamlessly integrated into food processing as a powder at the mixing stage of Ultra High Temperature (UHT) products, like beverages, dairy products, ice cream and cheese.
