First FSC Labeled Liquid and Food Carton - December 5th, 2007

Tetra Pak has launched the first FSC labeled food and liquid carton. The carton is called Tetra RecartTM. The FSC logo printed on it guarantees consumers that the packaging material comes from responsibly managed forests and controlled sources. Sainsbury’s, a UK supermarket chain, is the first to use these cartons for its own-label premium chopped tomatoes.

Peter Knutsson, Managing Director of Tetra Pak UK & Ireland says, “Launching the world’s first FSC-labeled carton for liquid and canned food is a first step in a long and complicated process of having third party certification for the entire value chain of our all our packages. Our ultimate goal is to have all the paper in our packaging certified to the highest standard - currently set by the FSC.”

The paperboard used in Tetra Recart comes from well-managed forests and controlled sources certified to FSC requirements. All Tetra Pak paperboard suppliers in Europe are FSC certified.

Mario Abreu, Director Forestry & Recycling for Tetra Pak and member of the FSC Board of Directors stated, "The main raw material we use is paper. We believe that the sustainable use of renewable resources - like wood fibers - is of utmost importance. And we want to convey this message to consumers in the clearest possible way. Today, FSC is the best proof of sustainable forestry. That's why we prefer wood sources that are FSC certified."

With over 20,000 employees, Tetra Pak is one of the largest food processing and packaging company in the world and operates in more than 165 markets. They supply hundreds of different types of carton packages for food.

The packaging sector is enormous; think of all the transport boxes, millions of pallets and an even greater number of carton boxes. Although FSC currently only holds a tiny share of this market, this sleeping giant has awoken, clearly marked by Tetra Pak’s bold steps and the creation of the very first FSC label food and liquid packaging.

Based on Tetra Pak and Sainsbury’s Press Release 29/11/07.

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