A Swedish dairy has chosen to use Tetra Pak carton bottles for its range of drinking yoghurts instead of plastic bottles.
The dairy, Skånemejerier, has become the first to use the environmentally-sound Tetra Top 330 Mini Nallo, which mainly uses paperboard from FSC-certified forests and other controlled sources.
Switching 2.1 million packs of its drinking yoghurt means it is cutting the use of plastic by more than 45 tonnes a year.
Consumer tests showed a preference for carton bottles over plastic packages, particularly from an environmental perspective, according to the company.
The Tetra Top 330 Mini Nallo has been designed in response to younger consumers' desires for environmentally friendly packaging that looks appealing and can be re-sealed and transported easily.
With a V-shaped panel on one corner, Tetra Top Nallo allows brand owners to highlight their messages in the packaging design and make their product stand out on the shelf.
At the same time, its tall and slender proportions offer the consumer an easy grip while the wide opening makes the drinking experience smoother.
In addition, the cap is a one-step opening and can be resealed securely.
The product will be available for limited release to customers early next year with the Tetra Pak TT/3 XH IC filling line.
