Hormel debuts retort carton in U.S.

Hormel Foods Co., Austin, MN, is canning the can in favor of the Tetra Recart™ retortable carton for its Hormel and Stagg brands of chili.

The six-layer paper/film/foil Tetra Pak cartons will reach store shelves starting in August.

“It’s hip to be square” is the brand’s tagline for the 14.3-oz cartons, which Hormel calls its “Smart Pak.” The carton offers laser-scored easy opening.

“Our consumer research shows a clear preference for this new packaging concept,” says Larry Vorpahl, Hormel’s vice president and general manager of grocery products. “The Smart Pak carton offers consumers a variety of advantages, including portability, easy opening and pouring, and convenient, space-saving stackability.”

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