Who is Tetra Pak?
Tetra Pak is one of the world’s leading suppliers of liquid food processing and packaging systems. Together with our customers and suppliers we help provide safe foods to the consumers of the world. Founded in Sweden, Tetra Pak celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2002 and now operates in more than 165 markets with 20,200 employees. Tetra Pak works in strategic partnership with its suppliers and customers to provide efficient, innovative solutions and high-quality, environmentally sound products to millions of people worldwide. Tetra Pak Inc., the U.S. market company, was established in 1984. To request more information, please complete the General Info Request Form.
What does Tetra Pak do?
Tetra Pak delivers a wide range of packaging and processing solutions for food across a wide range of food categories, and our special long-life technologies make food safe, healthy and appealing here in the U.S. and around the world. Tetra Pak is the only company of its kind that can deliver comprehensive processing and packaging systems for food and beverages. To request more information, please complete the General Info Request Form.
Where is Tetra Pak located?
The Tetra Pak headquarters is situated in Lausanne, Switzerland. However, head office functions are also executed in Geneva, Switzerland, and Lund, Sweden, as well as Singapore.
Tetra Pak Inc., the U.S. market company, is headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Texas, California, Washington, Indiana and Missouri. There are also global office functions situated in the U.S. in Minnesota, Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia.
To see a complete listing of Tetra Pak’s locations, please visit our global website at:
www.tetrapak.com >About Tetra Pak >>Contacts.
Where can I purchase your products?
Tetra Pak makes equipment and packaging materials which are used by dairies and other food and drink manufacturers. Tetra Pak is not a food manufacturer and does not fill, produce or sell food products. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer of the product, as this will usually generate a quicker response for you. Most manufacturers provide this information on their websites, commonly called a “store locator.” However, we are also happy to help if you need additional assistance, in which case please complete the General Info Request Form.
If you are a food manufacturer interested in acquiring additional information about Tetra Pak solutions for your business, please complete the Solutions Request Form.
Where can I find more technical information about your packages and equipment?
You will find more technical information listed on Tetra Pak’s global website at:
www.tetrapak.com >Business Relations >>Production Solutions.
If you are a food manufacturer interested in acquiring additional information about Tetra Pak solutions for your business, please complete the Solutions Request Form.
If you are not a food manufacturer, please complete the General Info Request Form. Although Tetra Pak’s financial information, cost structures and manufacturing processes are proprietary information, we will certainly do our best to assist you.
Will Tetra Pak help me with my school project?
Although Tetra Pak’s financial information, cost structures and manufacturing processes are proprietary information, we will certainly do our best to assist with your project. If you are located in the U.S., please complete the General Info Request Form. If you are not located in the U.S. please send your request to info.se@tetrapak.com.
Whom do I contact about a project that requires an internship or other work-study program at Tetra Pak?
Please direct all inquiries and resumés to tpincjobs@tetrapak.com or call Tetra Pak at (847) 955-6000 and ask for Human Resources.
How do I present my new packaging invention, improvement or concept to Tetra Pak?
Tetra Pak cannot agree to receive any suggestion or other material that you may consider confidential. Tetra Pak is the world’s leading manufacturer of liquid food packaging and processing systems. To support this business, Tetra Pak has extensive research and development efforts ongoing in several countries around the world, including Sweden, Germany, France, England, Japan and the United States. The Tetra Pak laboratories in these countries are constantly developing new techniques and innovations for our food packaging and processing business. Because of these worldwide development efforts, misunderstandings may arise from unsolicited suggestions. Because your inquiries to Tetra Pak are unsolicited and since you may be in contact with other manufacturers, Tetra Pak requests that you limit your submission to information that is protected by the patent or trademark laws. Tetra Pak receives your submission without obligation of any kind. In addition, Tetra Pak will be under no obligation to keep confidential any material provided by you and will need to retain copies of any materials that you submit. If you wish to submit an unsolicited idea or suggestion, you must contact Tetra Pak Research and Development at our global office in Sweden:
Tetra Pak Research and Development
Ruben Rausings gata
S-221 86 LUND , SWEDEN
Phone: +46 46 36 10 00
Fax: +46 46 36 32 75
E-mail: info.se@tetrapak.com
What is aseptic packaging?
Aseptic packaging is a beverage and liquid food system widely used around the world and introduced to the United States in the early 1980s. This remarkable packaging system allows products once considered perishable to be distributed and stored without the need for refrigeration or preservatives for periods up to one year, even delicate foods such as milk, soy beverages, juice and nectars. Most other package types and systems use preservatives and/or refrigeration to achieve a long shelf life.
Aseptic packaging is the process by which microorganisms are prevented from entering into the package during and after packaging. An aseptic process is achieved by filling a sterilized package with a sterile food product within the confines of a hygienic environment.
The aseptic process is a major advance over traditional canning techniques, such as retort and hot-fill canning. Retort canning typically requires products to be heated in the container for 20 to 50 minutes. Hot-fill canning uses the heat of the product to sterilize both the product and the package, a process which takes 1-3 minutes for heating and another 7-15 minutes for cooling. In contrast, aseptically processed liquid foods and beverages are sterilized outside the package using an ultra-high temperature process that rapidly heats, then cools, the product before filling. The processing equipment allows the time (generally 3 to 15 seconds) and temperature (195° to 285°F) to be tailored to place the least amount of thermal stress on the product, while ensuring safety. This flash-heating-and-cooling aseptic process substantially reduces the energy use and nutrient loss associated with conventional sterilization. As a result, aseptically packaged products retain more nutritional value and exhibit more natural texture, color and taste.
For more information about aseptic packaging, please visit www.aseptic.org.
What kinds of food products are available in aseptic packaging?
Aseptically packaged products include milk, juices, tomatoes, soups, sauces, broths, tofu, soy beverages, wines, whipping cream and teas. For more information about aseptic packaging, please visit www.aseptic.org.
What is the aseptic package made from?
This revolutionary package is a laminate of three materials: high-quality paperboard, polyethylene and aluminum. Each material plays a critical role in achieving the unique benefits of the aseptic package. Paper (70%) provides stiffness, strength and the efficient brick shape to the package. Polyethylene (24%) on the innermost layer forms the seals that make the package liquid-tight. A protective coating on the exterior keeps the package dry. Aluminum (6%) is the silver material you see on the inside of the aseptic package. This ultra-thin layer of foil forms a barrier against light and oxygen, eliminating the need for refrigeration and preventing spoilage without using preservatives. The aseptic package contains a total of six layers in this order: polyethylene, paper, polyethylene, aluminum foil, polyethylene and polyethylene. For more information about aseptic packaging, please visit www.aseptic.org.
Are aseptic packages safe?
Yes. There are no health concerns associated with the aseptic package. The silver material you see on the inside of the aseptic package is an ultra-thin layer of aluminum, which forms a barrier against light and oxygen, eliminating the need for refrigeration and preventing spoilage without using preservatives. Aluminum does not touch the food product. The inside layer of an aseptic package, which touches the product, is polyethylene (plastic), not aluminum. Moreover, there is no leaching of aluminum or aluminum components through the polyethylene layer. The polyethylene used in the aseptic package, low-density polyethylene (LDPE), is an FDA-approved food-contact surface material. It is the only material in the package that comes in contact with the food product, and in addition, industry tests have shown that no polyethylene leaches into the food product. For more information about aseptic packaging, please visit www.aseptic.org.
Can I microwave your package?
At this time, Tetra Pak’s packages are not designed to be microwaved. Specifically, Tetra Pak’s aseptic cartons contain a micro-thin layer of foil which cannot be used in a microwave.
Are Tetra Pak packages recyclable?
All Tetra Pak packages are recyclable. At Tetra Pak, our commitment to ourselves, each other and our planet is to continually seek out ways to reduce our environmental footprint. We believe that good environmental performance and good business go hand-in-hand.
For more information about the recyclability of our packages and Tetra Pak’s extended efforts and awards for source reduction, energy efficiency, resource conservation, composting and other programs, please visit www.tetrapakusa.com/environment.
Does my community have a recycling program for your packages?
For information about carton recycling programs and drop sites, please visit: www.aseptic.org
“Beverage Carton Recycling Programs”
For more information about the recyclability of our packages and Tetra Pak’s extended efforts and awards for source reduction, energy efficiency, resource conservation, composting and other programs, please visit www.tetrapakusa.com/environment.
How do I get Tetra Pak’s annual report?
Tetra Pak is a privately held company and therefore does not release its financial information. You may find some general figures on the global website at
www.tetrapak.com
>About Tetra Pak
>>The Company
>>>Facts and Figures.
To request more information, please complete the General Info Request Form.
How can I buy Tetra Pak stock or otherwise invest in Tetra Pak?
Tetra Pak is a privately held company and therefore is not traded on the stock exchange. The best way to invest in Tetra Pak is to show your continued support for the food manufacturers who utilize our packages and services. Look for the Tetra Pak symbol on the package when purchasing beverages in your local store.
Will Tetra Pak donate to my charity or sponsor my charitable event?
Tetra Pak’s charitable donations, sponsorships and other contributions are handled on a confidential basis and are pre-determined. Although we wish we could contribute to many charities and valuable causes, we cannot accept solicitations for additional charitable contributions.
Will Tetra Pak advertise in my publication?
Tetra Pak’s advertising is handled through our advertising agency, Slack Barshinger. Please send your request to krista.faron@slackbarshinger.com or call (312) 970-5800.
How do I purchase the Dairy Processing Handbook, Orange Book or Soya Handbook?
If you are located in the U.S., please send your request to kelly.estes@tetrapak.com. If you are not located in the U.S. please send your
request to info.se@tetrapak.com.
How do I purchase Tetra Pak’s plant scrap or rejected materials?
Tetra Pak already has agreements set up with several U.S. companies to purchase our U.S. plant scrap. We would be happy to keep your contact information on file in case circumstances change and we are in a position to sell our plant scrap to you. Please complete the General Info Request Form.
What is Everfresh packaging?
Everfresh is another name for Tetra Pak’s aseptic packaging. For more information about aseptic packaging, click here. You will also find more information at www.aseptic.org.
Where can I find information about Everfresh juices or Clear Fruit?
You have probably been directed to the wrong website. Tetra Pak is not a juice manufacturer. You will find the Everfresh Juice Company and the makers of Clear Fruit at www.everfreshjuice.com.
What is Tectan/panel board? Where can I purchase it?
Turning cartons into panel board is another way of recycling carton waste. Beverage cartons collected from consumers or taken from Tetra Pak’s converting factory scrap are shredded and then molded together under high temperature and pressure. The process uses the whole package and leaves basically no waste. The resulting panel board is a competitor to chipboard, plaster board and Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF). Key markets for this board are the construction industry and manufacturers of office furniture. The board appears on the market under different commercial names depending on the plant and country where it has been produced: T-Plak in Argentina, Reciplak in Brazil, Chiptec in China, Tectan in Germany, Lamiboard in Kenya, Green Board in Pakistan, Tetra K1,K2, K3 in Slovakia, and Yekpan in Turkey.
Tetra Pak does not make panel board. Although panel board is normally made from beverage cartons, sometimes mixed with other materials, the plants that produce panel board are owned and operated by third parties and are not part of the Tetra Pak structure.
You may purchase panel board through third-party producers who are located in Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Kenya, Pakistan, South Korea, Slovakia and Turkey. For contact information, please inquire with Tommy Nystrom of Tetra Pak’s global Carton Environment Group at tommy.nystrom@tetrapak.com.
Where can I purchase green plastic bags that keep vegetables fresh?
You have been directed to the wrong website. Tetra Pak does not produce the bags you are looking for. You will probably find the information you desire at www.evert-fresh.com
Where can I find current job openings?
You may find U.S. job opportunities and more information listed on Tetra Pak's global website at
www.tetrapak.com
>Tetra Pak For You
>>Working at Tetra Pak
>>>Job Opportunities.
Please direct all inquiries and resumés to tpincjobs@tetrapak.com or call Tetra Pak at
(847) 955-6000 and ask for Human Resources.
Can I do an internship at your company?
Please direct your inquiry and resumé to tpincjobs@tetrapak.com or call Tetra Pak at
(847) 955-6000 and ask for Human Resources.
Where do I submit my resumé?
Please submit your resumé to tpincjobs@tetrapak.com.
