Tetra Pak New Food Technology Development Centre is Now Open

Tetra Pak New Food Technology Development Centre has opened in Karlshamn, Sweden, ready to help producers of biomass and precision fermentation-derived food products develop their technical processes, define efficient equipment needs and minimize investment risk.

With tailored support from experts, producers can take their new food from prototype to commercial-scale production.

Forming part of the product development ecosystem offered by Tetra Pak, the New Food pilot plant helps customers of all sizes, from start-ups and scale-ups developing their hero products to established food and beverage companies exploring new food categories.

As investment in the New Food sector becomes harder to secure, commercial viability is more crucial than ever. Drawing on extensive expertise in equipment solutions and product formulation, adapted to the specific needs of new food producers, the new Technology Development Centre helps to overcome the challenges associated with scaling up and accelerating the path to profitability.

The official inauguration was held on June 13, 2025, when the ribbon was cut by Charles Brand, EVP for processing solutions & equipment at Tetra Pak.

“At a time when others in the industry are scaling back, we are moving forward, and the Tetra Pak New Food Technology Development Centre represents our most significant commitment to fermentation-derived foods yet,” says Brand. “We know food. We know equipment. Start-ups are struggling with translating production to food-scale, and we know how to do that, using our extensive food production experience and development centre network to support our customers in up-scaling from prototypes to production lines.”