Better access to healthy food
New markets, new challenges
Our core business is about improving access to safe food for the world’s growing population.
In emerging markets, this presents new challenges – how to establish a strong food value chain, reach those at the base of the economic pyramid, and ensure foods are appropriate and available in remote communities.
With customers and other partners, we’re finding effective solutions to fulfil the right to food. Our Food for Development (FfD) experience can help make nutritious food affordable to those on low incomes. And in Pakistan, our Dairy Hubs programme is successfully building a viable local dairy industry.
We also work with governments to lift food hygiene standards and raise awareness of the dangers of raw milk – through women’s seminars in Egypt, for example. As well as building our business, these efforts address many of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Health and safety number one
For all consumers, trusting that the food they buy is safe and good for them is essential. Interest in wellness is growing, making transparency in the food supply chain an important indicator of safety and way to stand out in the market for retailers and customers.
Our traceability methodology allows customers to continuously monitor products to assure safety and quality. Aurora Coopercentral in Brazil apply it to their newly launched Ultra High Temperature (UHT) milk product. A unique printed code on each package and distribution unit allows retailers and consumers to access information on product origin via an internet portal.
Our people, our community
The development, health and safety of our employees is just as important. Every Tetra Pak facility has procedures in place to implement our safe workplaces commitment. We maintain sound labour practices, respect human rights, and work with suppliers to ensure they uphold equally high standards.
We take an active role in the community wherever we operate around the world. Our support in emergency situations and FfD activities are about sharing what we do best – making food available safely and efficiently where it’s needed most.