Core Insights - Tetra Pak has invested €60 million ($71.2 million) to establish a new pilot facility in Lund, Sweden, aimed at advancing paper-based barrier technology for aseptic beverage cartons [1] - The new packaging will replace the conventional aluminum foil layer with a paper-based alternative, increasing the paper content in each carton to approximately 80% [1] - The shift to paper-based barriers, when combined with plant-derived polymers, can raise the renewable content of the packaging to as much as 92% and potentially reduce carbon emissions by up to 43% [2] Investment and Strategic Goals - The pilot plant will enable customers to explore the new barrier solution through various production stages, aligning with Tetra Pak's broader plan to invest around €100 million annually until 2030 in sustainable packaging technologies [4] - The Lund site was chosen for its strong academic connections, particularly with Lund University, and access to research infrastructure like the MAX IV Laboratory [3] Recent Developments - In 2023, Tetra Pak introduced its first aseptic carton using the paper-based barrier in collaboration with a dairy company in Portugal [4] - The company also launched a paper-based barrier for juice cartons in partnership with Spain's García Carrión last month [5]