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We have an open, collaborative mindset

Building on a long tradition of innovation, we always aim to keep open minds and make room for the best ideas. That means embracing a collaborative way of working and bringing many perspectives to the table. As digital technology evolves, we strive to ensure we are always working with the latest and greatest developments. All this helps us solve our customers’ tough food and beverage challenges.

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The sustainability imperative

Why are climate change and the circular economy priorities for the packaging industry?

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Pioneering research & development

How do you innovate towards renewable packaging, at scale, without compromising food safety?

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The power of collaboration

How can collaboration and innovation drive sustainable food value chains?

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Protecting customers and consumers from fraud

Protecting customers and consumers from fraud

More and more future-oriented packaging providers use scannable on-package codes to create engaging digital consumer journeys. For scan-and-win campaigns, however, this also requires certified anti-fraud mechanisms to make sure a code can only be scanned if the product was purchased. That’s why Tetra Pak engaged in a campaign roll-out together with the start-ups Pikkart and Mumble. By utilising AI-based solutions, we can work towards more secure consumer experiences.

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Increasing carton collection through smart technology

Increasing carton collection through smart technology

Advancing carton collection on a global scale starts with providing local collection infrastructure and increasing consumer engagement. Together with Recircula, Tetra Pak is testing the technology to convert traditional waste bins into intelligent reverse vending machines. By utilising smart material recognition technology and supplying an incentivising reward system, we help raise awareness among citizens and increase carton collection. This is open innovation that protects the planet.

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Exploring the package of the future

Exploring the package of the future

What will the next-generation package look like and, what will we expect from it in future? Together with FLEEPtech, we aim to find new ways to deliver traceable, safe and nutritious food to a continuously growing global population. Combining the latest technology of food and product monitoring with intelligent integrated functionalities, we explore how the future package can become smarter and more interactive while protecting food, planet and people.

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Delivering advanced remote support on a global scale

Delivering advanced remote support on a global scale

Working with customers on a global scale requires reliable support in any part of the world, and ensuring a high-quality service experience that addresses customers in their own language is key. That's why we are working with Language I/O to incorporate a Tetra Pak-specific glossary into their translation engines, enabling better customer-centric communication in any language.

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Accelerating services innovation

Accelerating services innovation

Rethinking services for our customers means thinking outside of the box. That’s why Tetra Pak Services explores the innovation-supporting programme KICKBOX supplied by rready®, to promote innovative intrapreneurial solutions from within our organisation. The initiative, called ‘Fast Forward Services’, encourages innovations brought forth by our internal talent pool and provides the support, expertise and sponsorship needed to transform them into value-adding services for our customers.

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Paving the way for a more connected workforce

Paving the way for a more connected workforce

Continuous and dynamic learning is crucial for maintaining productivity and high quality on site. Tetra Pak aims to address our customers’ need for training and collaboration to help them utilise the latest technologies in the most efficient way possible. By combining our network with the software expertise of the start-up, Poka Inc., we work on delivering micro-learning videos, skill matrices, and operational collaboration via a comprehensive, connected platform.

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New developments with Lund University in Sweden

We’ve entered a five-year strategic partnership with Lund University in Sweden. By creating a platform for industry professionals, students and professors to share ideas and resources, we collectively foster new solutions along the food value chain – from developing new and sustainable materials from forest resources to advancing emulsified products and innovating the package’s shape and format.

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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

At the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Tetra Pak collaborates with Almage Lab on projects relating to AI and human-machine interaction. This work involves using AI and deep learning to devise new ways of designing machinery. 3D pose estimation and posture analysis are also applied in developing new designs for human-operated machinery and improving existing machinery.

Other collaborative work with the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia includes partnering with the High-Performance Real-Time Laboratory (HiPeRT Lab) on research that leverages AI to make the most of embedded computing power used by autonomous vehicles and machinery. With this project, Tetra Pak aims to help the lab accelerate deep learning algorithms on embedded devices and to improve safety in autonomous production machinery.

MIT ILP

MIT’s Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) has become one of the most effective channels for matching Tetra Pak’s industrial challenges with MIT’s renowned expertise. The collaborative relationship with MIT was established to enable us to develop advanced control technologies for the handling of packaging material, and to exploit the potential of machine learning and physical modelling.

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Our innovation approach

Our innovation approach

From our foundation to our present-day operations, innovation has always been fundamental to what we do at Tetra Pak and to creating a better future for all.

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Focus areas

Focus areas

To us, innovation in the packaging and food and beverage industries means focusing on the use of sustainable materials, how we produce food and reducing waste.

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A heritage of innovation

A heritage of innovation

A review of the most notable breakthroughs Tetra Pak has gone through from its founding in 1951 when the tetrahedron carton was first introduced.

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Product innovation

Product innovation

Whatever your current vision, we’re dedicated to innovating both with you and for you to build a more resilient and profitable future.

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