A history of breakthroughs helps predict the future

Since Tetra Pak was founded nearly 70 years ago, we have created a proud heritage of breakthroughs within the food processing and packaging industry, many of which have revolutionised the way food is produced and consumed around the world. We’ll never stop innovating; it’s in our DNA, it’s how we move through the world and how we will continue to protect what’s good.

Tetrahedron cartons, first filling machine

Year 1951

TETRA PAK FOUNDED AND TETRAHEDRON CARTONS CREATED

Tetra Pak is established in Lund, Sweden, and shortly after founding the company, Ruben Rausing introduces the tetrahedron-shaped carton to the market. The first filling machine for tetrahedron cartons is delivered in 1952, and the packing of cream in 100 ml cartons begins.

Year 1969

TETRA BRIK® ASEPTIC PACKAGES CHANGE THE INDUSTRY

Rausing knew that if he could develop a way to keep milk fresh and nutrient-rich, it could be exported to developing countries that lacked milk production at scale. Soon after its launch, the Tetra Brik® Aseptic package is deemed one of the greatest food innovation achievements of the 20th century.

Year 1991

THE FIRST INTEGRATED END-TO-END SOLUTIONS EMERGE

Through the 1970s and 1980s, we develop technologies that can help ensure food safety and quality at every step of the value chain, while optimising operations and profitability. By the early 1990s, we are ready to launch the industry’s first integrated end-to-end food processing solutions.

Year 2015

THE FIRST FULLY RENEWABLE PACKAGE IS BORN

As sustainability has been a foundation of our innovation since the beginning, we are poised to develop a more sustainable packaging alternative. We launch the world’s first carton package made entirely from plant-based materials, the Tetra Rex® Plant-based package.

Year 2016

COMPLETE CONTROL WITH TETRA PAK® PLANTMASTER

As digitalisation and connectivity bring advancements and cost savings to Food and Beverage producers, we are a step ahead. Launched in 2016, our new version of the Tetra Pak® PlantMaster provides customers with an end-to-end plant management solution that gives them complete control of their plant.

Aspectic carton with renewable certification

Year 2016

FIRST ASEPTIC CARTON WITH RENEWABLE CERTIFICATION

We continue developing our renewable technologies and solutions and are soon ready with the Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Edge with Plant-based LightCap™ 30 – the world's first aseptic carton package to receive the highest class of renewable certification, using over 80% renewable materials.

FOR THE FUTURE

HOW TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WORLD

In 2020, we announced our ambition to develop the world’s most sustainable food package. It will require dedicated innovation and collaboration across the value chain, but with our history of breakthroughs, passion for co-creation and ability to attract the brightest talent, we can achieve this.

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