On the pulse with sustainable packaging alternative to cans

Tetra Pak has partnered with Australian owned pantry goods producer McKenzie’s Foods to package its new range of pulses in ‘Tetra Recart’.

When compared to the lifecycle of steel cans, the new packaging is claimed to have six times less climate impact.

Easy to open and store, the new packaging is 60% lighter, occupies 30% less shelf space, and is designed to reduce transport space by 20%.

As more Australians turn to plant-based proteins, McKenzie’s new range has been designed to provide a solution for home cooks who dislike the hassle of soaking dried pulses before cooking. The range includes five varieties of pre-cooked pulses that are ready to serve, including Cannellini Beans, Chickpeas, Lentils, Red Kidney Beans and a Three Bean Mix.

“Offering consumers a pre-cooked option for pulses has been a goal of ours for some time and part of this process included searching for suitable eco-conscious packaging. Tetra Recart is the perfect solution — we’re thrilled to offer a delicious, ready-to-eat product that caters to the needs of eco-conscious and convenience-seeking Australians,” said Micaela McGee, Marketing & Innovation Manager at McKenzie’s Foods.

Giancarlos Larocca, Marketing Director, Tetra Pak Oceania said: “Supporting food and beverage brands, like McKenzie’s, as they transition to innovative and sustainable packaging solutions is a fundamental part of addressing challenges across food systems. This is something our team is innately passionate about, as we work to make food safe and available around the world.”