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• Dairy Industries Expo to take place in autumn 2025
• Flexicon marks 50 years
• 2024 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards finalists announced
• Tetra Pak names Andersson as the new managing director for North Europe
• Kovalus to invest more than $20m in state-of-the-art spiral assembly factory

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These “handheld” works of art offer consumers an immersive experience, all while enjoying a nutritious milk drink, the companies say.

Tetra Pak Custom Printing is the first digital inkjet-based printing method in the carton packaging industry that is unrestricted by physical printing plates. It allows for over 30 designs on a single packaging material reel, and can produce limited ranges or commemorative editions of their products in an agile way. The solution also gives F&B players the ability to quickly activate marketing efforts and capitalise on consumer trends.

Xiaoyan He, senior brand manager of Milk Deluxe, comments, “Our collaboration with Meet You Museum, exploiting the potential of this solution, is helping Chinese consumers to enjoy timeless pieces of art from Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet on a daily basis.”

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• Gerhard Schubert GmbH to present at Fachpack 2024 in Nürnberg
• 2024 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards finalists announced
• Tetra Pak names Andersson as the new managing director for North Europe
• Mengniu launches limited edition range in Tetra Pak

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In her new role, Andersson will be responsible for Tetra Pak market operations in North Europe, with operations in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and the UK.
She has been at the company for more than 17 years, most recently as a sales director in North Europe.

The appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Tetra Pak’s North European market. Andersson notes, “The North Europe team boasts a wealth of exciting possibilities, from nurturing current operations through to growing new business areas. I am thrilled to join such a strong team and look forward to working together to further develop these areas.”

Henriksen adds, “I very much look forward to my new role in East Europe, and am grateful for all the experience I have gained during my years with the North Europe team. I am confident that Katrin will bring new ideas to further develop our business and support our customers in North Europe.”

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• GEA makes improvements towards eco-friendly manufacturing at its sites in India
• Tetra Pak launches solution to eliminate foam from liquid protein mixing
• Baumer offers bubble detecting sensors to optimise pumps
• New vacuum pump from Leybold designed for industrial applications
• $5.87 million in grant funding awarded to dairy processors

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Traditional methods of mixing in liquid food production often encounter problems with air entrapment and foaming, resulting in lost product. Foaming alone is estimated to cost approximately €276,400 annually in typical food and beverage production scenarios,[1] making this mixer an important technological evolution for F&B manufacturers aiming to reduce their total cost of ownership, boost margins and improve product quality.

The Tetra Pak Industrial Protein Mixer introduces a pioneering approach to mixing protein powders, which are a high value raw material. The new mixer combats foaming through a sophisticated design and multi-step process that includes reducing air ingress and employing advanced automation to optimise the mixing procedure. The result is a mixing process that is foam-free, which both minimises product loss and streamlines downstream processes, resulting in less downtime due to cleaning and equipment maintenance.  Foaming also causes oxidation, which decreases shelf life and is often combatted by the addition of de-foaming agents like silicon oil. These additives are not needed with the Tetra Pak Industrial Protein Mixer, leading to a product with fewer additives, reduced nutrient oxidation, and longer shelf life.

With 70% of consumers confirming that health has become more important for them over the last few years[2] , and the global market for active nutrition products expected to reach €80 billion by 2030,[3] protein-enriched food products, including powders, represent a growing market. The Tetra Pak Industrial Protein Mixer is poised to help F&B manufacturers make the most of this lucrative product category, catering to both current demands and emerging opportunities.

From whey powders to plant-based and fermentation-derived proteins, the mixer can be deployed across a broad spectrum of industrial applications. Furthermore, its capacity to manage production ranging from small trial batches to large-scale outputs of up to 50,000 litres per hour ensures both adaptability and efficiency.

Fiona Liebehenz, vice president key components, plant solutions and channel management at Tetra Pak, comments: “This progressive new Tetra Pak Industrial Product Mixer was the result of a customer approaching us with serious foaming issues at their factory, disrupting production and compromising product quality. After promising initial tests in mitigating this issue, our highly skilled team in Denmark continued to refine our approach through meticulous and lengthy testing. The end result is a mixer with multiple relevant new features and a five-step process that together eliminates the root causes of foaming, reduces product loss, and solves the customer’s challenge. It has exceeded expectations by far, leading to an immediate order from the customer.”

She continues: “This is just one example of our commitment to taking care of the immediate needs of our customers, not only solving the problem at hand but creating a solution to improve future productivity and profitability. By working in this way, we support manufacturers to capitalise on a multitude of opportunities for continued growth based on exceeding expectations of their own consumers and tapping into new markets.”

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• Tetra Pak unveils new “Factory Sustainable Solutions” approach to help reduce energy and water consumption
• GEA to exhibit new technology at International Cheese and Dairy Expo
• Exhibiting at the Expo
• A sparkling speaker for the Expo

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A new offer within Tetra Pak’s broader sustainability portfolio, the ‘Factory Sustainable Solutions’ business offers Food and Beverage (F&B) producers a tailored blend of state-of-the-art technologies and leading plant integration capabilities. It seeks to support F&B producers in optimising energy and resource consumption, an important step in helping customers meet their sustainability ambitions and reduce operational costs.

Traditionally reliant on fossil fuels and energy-intensive processes,[1] F&B producers are under increasing pressure to optimise resources and increase energy generation from renewable sources. This comes amidst rising operational expenses, including the cost of raw materials, as well as new CO2 taxes and fees for wasted water. Finding solutions to these challenges will be key, with businesses looking to their supply chains and manufacturing processes to help achieve cost savings[2].

Complementing its resource-efficient equipment and services portfolio, Tetra Pak’s ‘Factory Sustainable Solutions’ embodies a systematic, factory-wide approach. Solutions can be integrated at any stage to recover and reduce the consumption of resources, such as energy, water and chemicals. Optimised resource consumption reduces long-term operational costs[3] and related greenhouse gas emissions[4], whilst supporting compliance against ever-tightening sustainability standards.

The Tetra Pak Factory Sustainable Solutions team will support customers by finding the right technologies and integration solutions for their needs, advising them on the best practice set-up for their line or facility. This results in a tailored pipes and installation diagram that optimises water, energy and CIP according to the specific needs of the customer’s operations.

The ‘Factory Sustainable Solutions’ offering boosts state-of-the-art technologies, such as:

• Nanofiltration, which reclaims caustic cleaning liquid used for CIP. This solution developed by Tetra Pak allows for the recovery of clean detergent chemicals and water for future re-use, enabling up to 90% recovery of the total spent CIP liquid[5].
• Reverse Osmosis, uses proprietary membrane filtration technology developed by Tetra Pak to improve resource efficiency across multiple applications, including milk separation and water re-use.

Tetra Pak is also collaborating with innovative technology partners to offer additional solutions, including:

• HighLift heat pump technology, in collaboration with Olvondo Technology A/S, which can be integrated into operations to facilitate the reuse of waste heat to produce steam across plant equipment, including the Tetra Pak Direct UHT unit, at  pressures up to 10 bar. 

• High temperature heat pumps, in collaboration with Johnson Controls, which up-cycles process waste heat to use elsewhere in the factory.
• Solar thermal collectors, in collaboration with Absolicon, which utilise the sun as an unlimited source of clean and renewable energy, to power the delivery of hot water and steam – at temperatures above 150°C – making it suitable for UHT applications.

Stefano Vittor, CEO at Olvondo Technology A/S, says “By incorporating our HighLift heat pump technology into its Factory Sustainable Solutions business, Tetra Pak is offering an impactful solution to reduce carbon emissions across the food and beverage industry. We’re delighted to be part of this collaboration and to play a role in the change that Tetra Pak is driving.”

Fredrik Norrbom, director, Sweden at Johnson Controls System and Service AB added: “Approximately two-thirds of industrial energy use is driven by heat demand, derived largely from fossil fuels[6]. Heat pumps are vital for increasing energy efficiency and delivering net zero heating when combined with renewable electricity. We are proud to collaborate with Tetra Pak on smart building solutions that can help customers achieve sustainability targets while also helping industry make critical progress on emissions reduction.”

Nicole Uvenbeck, director Factory Sustainable Solutions and OEM Components at Tetra Pak says: “This launch is an incredibly exciting and significant milestone for us at Tetra Pak – especially our team who have been working hard to push the boundaries of the impact and value such an approach can bring for our customers.

To date, we have mainly focused on machine and line optimisation, and we came to realise the overwhelming benefit of replicating this at a factory level, providing a more holistic approach to optimisation. Factory Sustainable Solutions is an evolution of our expertise, spanning water, energy and CIP recovery. All of this combined will redefine how we support our customers in achieving their sustainability ambitions, while reducing their operational costs.” 

Fiona Liebehenz, vice president Key Components, Plant Solutions and Channel Management at Tetra Pak says: “I’m extremely proud of the team. We know that  our customers are under pressure more than ever to operate as efficiently as possible when it comes to resource usage. This is, for many, an existential challenge to secure the future of their operations. Through working with them and understanding their individual needs and objectives, we’re  providing them  fit-for-purpose equipment enriched with our holistic food & beverages application knowledge to address that challenge, delivering tangible improvements in a way that is financially advantageous.”

The business launches today, with Tetra Pak’s Factory Sustainable Solutions expertise and advisory available globally. Tetra Pak’s goal is to continue to develop and expand the offering across all markets, in response to the ever-evolving needs of customers.

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• Packaging machine manufacturer Schubert showcases its solutions portfolio
• Tetra Pak commits to value chain action for nature ahead of International Day of Biodiversity
• What’s happening at the Expo
• Heading to the Midlands
• The world at the Expo

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A report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) shows that nature is deteriorating at rates unprecedented in human history, largely due to human activity.^[2] Global food systems are identified as the main drivers of nature loss,^[3] with wide-reaching impacts that threaten global economies, livelihoods and food security.^[4]

Recognising this complex interdependency and building on a thorough evaluation of nature-related impacts and dependencies, Tetra Pak’s ambitious new ‘Approach to Nature’ aims to manage the impacts of the company’s value chain on nature and to support the restoration of ecosystems.[5] Additionally, it seeks to contribute to global water resilience by reducing negative impacts on local water resources and addressing shared water challenges in basins at risk.[6] All of this across the geographies, the business, its suppliers, and its customers are operating in, building a strong foundation upon which Tetra Pak can further accelerate its actions for nature.

Amongst the 25 targets set by Tetra Pak:

• By 2025, 100% of Tetra Pak’s raw materials with the most significant land footprint[7] will originate from certified or controlled sources.
• By 2025, 100% of Tetra Pak high-water-impact suppliers[8] will report on water use and quality.
• Eradicate waste-to-landfill from Tetra Pak production sites by 2030.
• Achieve a 50% reduction of water use in best practice processing lines by 2030 compared to 2019.

Gilles Tisserand, vice president Climate & Biodiversity, Tetra Pak, comments: “With over half of the world’s GDP heavily reliant on nature,[9] the stakes could not be higher. Our ‘Approach to Nature’ not only reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship but also builds on our longstanding action in this domain, cemented by our inclusion in the 2023 CDP Forests A List for the eighth consecutive year and the achievement of an A- in Water Security for our first year of reporting. As other companies join us on this journey, together we can help protect and restore nature for the generations to come.”

In 2022, Tetra Pak was also a signatory of the Business for Nature coalition’s COP15 business statement, urging governments to adopt the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s Target 15. Target 15 required large private companies and financial institutions to assess and disclose their risks, dependencies, and impacts on biodiversity, provide information to consumers to promote sustainable consumption and report on compliance.^[10]

Eva Zabey, CEO, Business for Nature, comments: “Tetra Pak’s ‘Approach to Nature’ marks an important milestone, emphasising how the corporate world must step up to support the ambitious targets of the Biodiversity Plan (formerly known as the Global Biodiversity Framework). We encourage all companies to set a nature strategy – a clear plan for how they will contribute towards a nature-positive future by 2030. However, businesses can’t achieve this alone; governments must create the right incentives to speed up corporate action to address nature loss.”

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• Tetra Pak launches homogeniser range with lower carbon footprint
• The world at the Expo
• Wedholms introduces milk cooling tank using CO2 as refrigerant
• Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions highlights MasoSine Certa Sine pumps at Cheese Expo 2024
• Lyras names Andersen as CEO
• Krohne highlights applications of Optiswitch 6500 to food and beverage industries

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Tetra Pak has announced the expansion of its homogeniser portfolio, offering machines with Outokumpu Circle Green^®[1] stainless steel, a material that boasts a carbon footprint up to 93% lower when compared to the global industry average for stainless steel^[2]. This innovative material will be available as an option for all models in Tetra Pak’s homogeniser line in Europe from June, before rolling out globally later in the year.

With approximately 7% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions stemming from the global steel industry^[3], innovating with new forms of stainless steel plays an important role in reducing overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the food and beverage (F&B) industry, everything from dairy beverages to table sauces relies on homogenisation as part of its production process. 

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The 3rd annual awards are designed to demonstrate the innovation and dynamism of the dairy sector worldwide, offering a unique platform to showcase innovative processes, practices and products that improve the efficiency and sustainability of the global value chain, and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

In its second annual edition, the awards attracted over 173 entries from 26 countries, with participation from every continent.

“Innovation stands as a defining trait within the dairy sector, a cornerstone that has anchored milk and dairy in the heart of sustainable and healthy nutrition throughout history. The remarkable entries showcased in the 2023 IDF DIA underscore this legacy. Looking ahead to 2024, our focus is set on catalyzing further inventive breakthroughs and enhancing increased participation,” expresses Caroline Emond, Director General of IDF.

“We are delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Dairy Innovation Awards in 2024. The dairy industry plays an important role in supporting livelihoods, food security, and nutrition. Enabling the transition towards sustainable dairy is one of our core pathways to driving food systems transformation at Tetra Pak, and innovation is at the centre of that transition. It is only by working together to optimise dairy processing and packaging technologies that we will reach our industry’s environmental goals, and the IDF DIA stands out as a moment to take stock of the successes along that journey,” says Charles Brand, Executive Vice President, Processing Solutions and Equipment, Tetra Pak.

Entries are invited in ten categories, with a focus on sustainable and community led initiatives, as well as advancements in new product development and innovative practices:

• Innovation in sustainable farming practices: a) environment, b) animal care, c) socio-economic
• Innovation in sustainable processing
• Innovation in sustainable packaging
• Innovation new product: a) dairy product with focus on human nutrition, b) food safety equipment
• Innovation in Women empowerment in the dairy sector
• Innovation in Climate Action
• Innovation in Marketing & Communication initiative building dairy category.

The awards are hosted by the IDF in partnership with Zenith Global, the food and drink experts. Further support comes from Tetra Pak, a world leading food processing and packaging solutions company, and Headline sponsor of IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2024.

The IDF World Dairy Innovation Awards 2024 are open for entries from today, 21 February until 1 June 2024. The award winners will be announced in a Special Plenary Session on innovation at the IDF World Dairy Summit hosted in Paris, France on 18 October.

IDF members are invited to participate in the awards free of charge, with paid entry available to non-members. For further details and to proceed with registration, please visit the website or get in touch with us at communications@fil-idf.org.

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• Amcor and La Fromagerie Milleret together
• Davidstow announces brand refresh and product renovation
• Südpack expands SPQ to include rotogravure printing
• Ulma supplies Eurilait with the perfect cheese packaging solution
• Vergeer and adapa partner for packaging solutions
• Tetra Pak and HSA Group commence fortified milk programme in Yemeni schools

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• Unilever shares ice cream patents to industry for energy savings
• Tetra Pak and HSA Group commence fortified milk programme in Yemeni schools
• California Milk Advisory Board awards dairy startups in innovation competition
• UK dairy industry gains new export programme

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• ofi expands manufacturing capacity with opening of new dairy facility in New Zealand
• Divi’s Nutraceuticals presents new beta-carotene solutions at Food Ingredients Europe 2023
• Arla Foods Ingredients showcases private label capacity for senior nutrition
• Arla Foods Ingredients showcases high-protein solutions for Middle East and Africa
• Tetra Pak and AB Biotek introduce new postbiotic food and drink ingredient
• SternVitamin to present trend-oriented premix solutions at Fi Europe
• Symrise confirms profitable growth course

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Commenced on 20 November 2023, the pilot initiative will provide fortified flavoured milk for 10,000 children in Yemen once a day on school days, seeking to improve the nutritional intake and the health of pupils whilst incentivising school attendance. The pilot will target an estimated 20 schools in the Taiz governorate.

Under the scope of the initiative:

• HSA Group is producing UHT milk in local facilities which is fortified with micronutrients and vitamins based on local nutritional deficiencies.
• Tetra Pak is supplying Tetra Brik Aseptic® 125 packaging, ensuring that the product remains fresh for up to 12 months and thus maximising the distribution time window. As a result, the impact of transport challenges, which are common in Yemen due to damaged infrastructure, will be reduced.
• HSA Group’s Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) will manage the distribution of milk to schools and coordinate with relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Education and the United Nations’ nutrition cluster, administered by UNICEF and the WFP.
• HDP will also liaise with schools on storage needs and food safety, engage communities through awareness campaigns, and oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Schools are also using this initiative to raise awareness about the importance of recycling. Children will be taught about the impact of waste on the environment and how waste can be managed sustainably.
• The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is conducting an impact assessment study to understand the impact of the initiative on the educational and health outcomes of children.

HSA Group and Tetra Pak have been partners for over 20 years and share a passionate commitment to the wellbeing of the Yemeni people. The initiative will be Tetra Pak’s first school milk initiative in Yemen.

Looking ahead, HSA Group and Tetra Pak will continue to ensure access to safe nutrition for Yemeni children as well as improve the food value chain in Yemen by increasing opportunities for small-holder farmers to develop their businesses, earn income and improve their livelihoods. Phase two of this initiative will involve innovating to create affordable nutritious, dairy and cereal-based beverage formulations for school feeding programmes across Yemen.

By leveraging their combined product development and manufacturing capabilities, HSA Group and Tetra Pak are driving forward the production of new affordable and nutritious products for schoolchildren in need.

Hisham Ali Mohamed Saeed, deputy managing director for the FMCG Strategic Business Unit at HSA Yemen said: “Yemen’s young people are disproportionately affected by the ongoing food security crisis in the country, with more than 2.2 million Yemeni children currently suffering from acute malnutrition.

“We are proud to support this transformative project which aims to alleviate the burden of these challenges on young people, supporting them as they grow both physically and intellectually. This initiative also has the potential to improve the income and livelihoods of small-scale dairy farmers, including local producers in the supply chain while alleviating malnutrition for vulnerable populations.

It is our hope that, in partnership with Tetra Pak, we can support the health and wellbeing of Yemen’s young and ambitious population, nurturing talent and unlocking potential.”

Niels Hougaard, managing director at Tetra Pak Arabia, said: “We are honoured to partner with HSA Group on this initiative, which has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of Yemeni children. At Tetra Pak, we believe in the power of collaboration to build resilient food systems, and this school milk program is a prime example of what can be achieved when stakeholders work together towards a common goal.”

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• Mettler-Toledo unveils Enhanced ProdX data management software for food manufacturers 
• Lyras expands operations with the announcement of its first UK partner, Sycamore
• Atlas Copco introduces next-generation vacuum pumps
• Tetra Pak launches future food research hub with Lund University
• Fortress Technology expands global reach

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This collaboration comes at a pivotal moment for the health and wellness market, which is estimated to grow from today’s $124.26 billion to $232.46 billion by 2030, representing an annual growth rate of 9.33% according to the Global Research and Markets 2023. 

Alberto Kullovitz, Tetra Pak processing director, South Europe, said: “We are pleased to see the launch of our first postbiotic product In Italy. Inalpi cheese protein slices enriched with postbiotics. This postbiotic innovation is not just a response to a demand; it’s a demonstration of our ambition to keep our customers ahead of market trends – no matter how fast they move. Together with AB Biotek, we have harnessed our scientific knowledge in food to bring new innovative solutions to the market.”

Gerald Dard, managing director at AB Biotek, continues: “For the first time, we can now unlock new opportunities for food producers to offer fortified products in categories such as tea, plant-based beverages, sports drinks and more. We are excited to embark on this exciting journey with Tetra Pak.”

This pioneering innovation marks a significant advancement, catering to the evolving consumer demand for diversified products. Tetra Pak is currently exploring an array of postbiotic food concepts, including high protein ambient yoghurt, high protein tea and reduced sugar juice. This involves working with food producers throughout their product journey, from ideation to product concept testing to industrial validation at the company’s world-class Product Development Centres.                         

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Biotech Heights will establish an open innovation environment, in which all participating organisations will have access to world leading laboratories and equipment for both commercial and academic purposes. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to work alongside several faculties at the University to address both the technical and non-technical challenges facing producers, brands, and manufacturers operating in this space. This, combined with Tetra Pak’s experience supporting food and beverage brands with product development, will make Biotech Heights a space to nurture and test ideas, and collaborate to share knowledge on best practices and consumer trends.

Currently, more than one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the way we produce, process and package food. With a rapidly growing global population relying on finite arable farmland, innovation in new food sources offers one route to feeding the planet without increasing the pressure on agriculture. Scaling these new food solutions to meet the needs of future generations is far from simple, with many technological hurdles to overcome. The hub is a collaborative space, aiming to bring together unconventional players to build new knowledge and generate scalable solutions.

Charles Brand, executive vice president for processing solutions and equipment at Tetra Pak, says: “Today’s food systems are not fit for purpose, and collaboration across business and academia is crucial to provide new solutions to food systems transformation. Tetra Pak and Lund University share a common goal of developing technology that contributes towards a more sustainable future, and we look forward to taking our decades-long partnership to the next level. With Biotech Heights, we can provide a safe space for customers and collaboration partners to trial solutions to the multi-faceted challenge of scalability.”

The hub will deepen the longstanding partnership between Tetra Pak and Lund University, combining Tetra Pak’s global food processing and packaging expertise with the research capabilities of Lund University, one of the world’s top 100 universities, enriching the region’s existing reputation as a centre for groundbreaking food innovations.

Annika Olsson, Dean at Lund University Faculty of Engineering, said: “Lund University’s research mission in this area revolves around the exploration andadvancement of scalable biotechnology, which we see as a transformative tool to building a more sustainable society. However, none of this is possible without collaborating with key industry partners like Tetra Pak. By bringing together experts from academia and industry with infrastructure from diverse fields, we can foster state-of-the-art advancements and drive positive change on a much larger scale.”

The latest insights from Tetra Pak Index 2023 show that 48% of global consumers believe that technological innovation is crucial to providing healthy food and drink in the future. However, 46% view food innovation as ‘risky’ and fear for the health implications of the same innovations. This dichotomy highlights that the challenge of scaling new food innovations extends beyond technology into consumer acceptance and education. With this in mind, the hub will include cross-disciplinary research within marketing strategies, consumer behaviour, and emerging trends. The work in this field aims to provide market leading understanding of consumer perception and branding, alongside addressing the technical obstacles facing alternative protein producers.

Micael Simonsson, director, processing development and biotechnology at Tetra Pak says: “Tetra Pak is committed to creating healthy and sustainable food products with the help of cutting-edge technology, both by improving and optimising existing processes and investigating new options for food production. We see this partnership with Lund University as one major step to delivering new food innovations that can support this goal. We are also open to additional avenues of research and invite new collaborators to join us in this journey.”

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