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Consumer report: trends in ready meals and the growth opportunities they create

Consumers are making lasting changes to their lifestyles, and this impacts their food and packaging choices. Our consumer research identifies these shifts in behaviour and what they mean for producers of ready meals.

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Report on ready sauces trends on laptop

Ready sauces trends: consumer choices and the future of home cooking

Today’s consumers are looking for simplified home cooking experiences and want to save time and money. How should producers position and package their products to seize the opportunities? Our report explores how.

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Four environmental reasons to choose Tetra Recart for ready meals and ready sauces

Today’s consumers and producers are increasingly demanding food packaging that has less impact on the planet. Our infographic breaks down the four main reasons why Tetra Recart is the smart alternative for ready meals and ready sauces.

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Knowledge sharing

The anatomy of a retortable carton package for ready meals and ready sauces

How can food packaging deliver long shelf life, optimal taste and texture, and food safety? Learn about the extra-robust packaging material we’ve optimised for retorting.

Knowledge sharing

The anatomy of a retortable carton package for ready meals and ready sauces

How can food packaging deliver long shelf life, optimal taste and texture, and food safety? Learn about the extra-robust packaging material we’ve optimised for retorting.

How we support your food development

From ingredients to processing and packaging – whatever your food development journey, the experts at Tetra Recart Food Development Centre can help you get there. Learn more about the value we can add in our infographic.

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6 reasons to package ready meals & ready sauces in Tetra Recart

When it comes to packaging ready meals and ready sauces, Tetra Recart is a great alternative to metal cans and glass jars – for producers, retailers, and consumers alike.

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Optimise your operations with Tetra Recart

With the market for shelf-stable ready-to-eat baby food growing, there are opportunities to seize by expanding production or launching new products and formats. Our expert explains how.

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Also ideal for tomato preparations

Did you know that Tetra Recart is just as ideal for tomato preparations as it is for ready meals and ready sauces? Find out more about how Tetra Recart can add value for producers ofready meals and ready sauces.

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Our formats for ready meals and ready sauces

The Tetra Recart portfolio is the smart choice for ready meals and ready sauces. Learn which sizes are available, and the benefits they bring you.

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Co-packing and e-commerce

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Food co-packing and Tetra Recart: a recipe for success

Co-packers are an essential part of the food industry, facilitating innovation and enabling fast production. Learn about the value they can add for established brands and newcomers – and how we can help you find the perfect partner.

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E-commerce and food packaging: what you need to know

E-commerce continues to boom – and not least in the online grocery space. Explore the specific challenges with food packaging for online sales, and learn why Tetra Recart is a smart choice for this channel.

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Bring your ready meals and ready sauces ideas to life

Learn how our experts can help in all aspects of your ready meals and ready sauces production, from product development to ingredients and packaging.

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Find your perfect fit

Whether you produce soups, ready meals and ready sauces or baby food, fruits and vegetables, tomato preparations, beans or pet food, there is a Tetra Recart package that’s just the right size.

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Filling machines

Tetra Pak® R1

Tetra Pak® R1 - Tetra Recart form and seal machine

Tetra Pak® R1 – a flexible, high speed and highly automated form and seal machine to produce Tetra Recart midi carton packages for retortable food products.

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Tetra Pak® R2

Tetra Pak® R2 - Tetra Recart filling machine

Tetra Pak® R2 - compact, integrated, flexible filling machine to produce Tetra Recart carton packages for retortable food.

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How HelloFresh meets consumer demand for sustainable packaging​

Why does HelloFresh think Tetra Recart is the ideal package for its e-commerce customers? Find out in this short film.

How HelloFresh meets consumer demand for sustainable packaging​

Why does HelloFresh think Tetra Recart is the ideal package for its e-commerce customers? Find out in this short film.

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