Efficient food packaging for retailers
The benefits of Tetra Recart® for food retailers really do stack up. On the supermarket shelf and in the warehouse, its smart rectangular shape, light weight and durability drive lower direct product costs.
And as it consists of up to 71% renewable, responsibly sourced paperboard, and with a carbon footprint that’s 85% smaller than that of cans*, Tetra Recart supports your sustainability ambitions – and those of your shoppers.
But those are not the only ways that Tetra Recart is a game-changer for retailers. For producers of private-label products, the solution is highly cost competitive, optimizing operations throughout the value chain. And if you’re looking to fill a gap in your shelf-stable food assortment, our experts can help accelerate your product innovation journey – and even connect you with co-packer.
The food retail shifts reshaping shelf-stable – and how to act first
From stagnant shelf-stable aisles to omnichannel expectations and the cost-of-living squeeze, food retailers face intense pressure on relevance and margins. This article explores the biggest shifts shaping grocery today – and how leading retailers are responding in practice.
Apply Tetra Recart across your shelf-stable portfolio
Tetra Recart is proven across a wide range of shelf‑stable foods, from everyday staples to specialised recipes. Explore how the same paper‑based, space‑efficient format can support multiple categories and create possibilities for future launches.
Retailers: reduce your direct product costs with Tetra Recart
The rectangular shape and paper-based construction of Tetra Recart contribute to lower direct product costs for food retailers. Read our article to learn how the solution creates value in the storeroom and on the shelf, from faster product replenishment to less waste and waste handling.
Everything you need to know about Tetra Recart
Tetra Recart® is the modern, innovative food packaging with lower climate impact than the alternatives. It creates value for brand owners, co-packers, food retailers and e-tailers plus consumers.
We can help you find the right co-packer
Are you a food retailer looking for a co-packer for your private-label food products? Perhaps one based in a particular location or with specific product expertise? We can help! With many years of experience playing matchmaker in the food industry, our knowledge and network can drive your success.
1. 12% more 390ml packages, and up to 50% more 100ml packages on each pallet and truck. Based on internal simulations comparing Tetra Recart to cans and jars of equivalent sizes.
2. Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Tetra Pak® carton packages and alternative packaging systems for beverages and liquid food on the European market, 2020
3. Tetra Pak consumer research, 2014–2018. 79% of consumers preferred Tetra Recart to traditional alternatives.
4. Carton CO2 Calculator certified by the Carbon Trust