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Tetra Pak extends paper-based barrier packaging to high-speed packaging lines in Asia

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak has taken another step forwards in sustainable packaging by expanding its innovative paper‑based barrier technology to high‑speed Tetra Pak® A3/Speed filling lines, with Maeil Dairies becoming the first producer globally to implement the solution for its soy milk. This milestone aligns with a broader shift across the food and beverage industry, where producers are accelerating the transition towards low-carbon, renewable packaging materials. Developed to replace the aluminium foil layer used in aseptic cartons, the new paper‑based barrier maintains comparable levels of food protection and shelf life. When combined…

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Tetra Pak invests €60 million in owned pilot plant to advance its paper-based barrier technology development

Stuart Mitchell

As a part of its long-term ambition to develop the world’s most sustainable food package2, Tetra Pak has introduced an innovative solution in its aseptic beverage cartons where the traditional aluminium foil layer is replaced with a new paper-based barrier. This innovation increases the paper content in beverage cartons to approximately 80% and, when combined with plant-based polymers, increases the traceable renewable content of a carton up to 92% – cutting the carbon footprint by up to 43%1. By simplifying the material structure from three to two main materials: paper…

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Tetra Pak maintains position on CDP leadership band for forests and water security

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak has once again been recognised for its continued transparency and action on environmental issues by CDP, the global environmental disclosure system. The company achieved an A- score for Forests, marking ten consecutive years in CDP’s leadership band (A or A-), and an A- score for Water Security for the third-year running. This long-standing leadership on forests and water security is reinforced by the company’s Approach to Nature, a comprehensive framework introduced in 2024 to accelerate action across the value chain. The approach focusses on halting and reversing nature…

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Tetra Pak launches world-first paper-based barrier for juice packaging with García Carrión and advances new packaging material development

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak, in collaboration with García Carrión, today unveiled the first-ever use of its paper-based barrier technology for juice packaging. This innovation in sustainable food packaging solutions marks a significant step towards reducing reliance on fossil-based materials, with the new packaging material now being rolled out across multiple markets. World-first aseptic carton with paper-based barrier for the juice category Tetra Pak, together with leading Spanish beverage producer García Carrión, has launched the Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 ml Slim Leaf carton featuring a paper-based barrier for juice, under the flagship Don Simón brand. This is the first juice portion pack globally to use the innovative barrier and the first such package available in Spain.  Made with up to 80% paper, the…

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Tetra Pak launches Integrated Heat Pump system to electrify pasteurization and cut energy use by up to 77%

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak recently announced the expansion of its Factory Sustainable Solutions portfolio with its new Tetra Pak® Integrated Heat Pump system for pasteurizers, designed to help food and beverage (F&B) producers reduce energy use and cut costs. Pasteurization is a critical process for food safety and quality, but traditional systems are energy-intensive, typically relying on fossil fuels for heating and electrical chillers for cooling. As F&B producers seek to improve efficiency and sustainability, optimising energy use in this process offers a clear path to reducing both costs and emissions through…

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