# Shelf-Stable Tuna Packaging Tetra Pak and Jealsa Partnered for Carton-Based Seafood Packaging By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-06-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-jealsa References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/tetra-pak-and-jealsa-launch-first-carton-packaging-for-shelf-stable-tuna)  [Tetra Pak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-sterilgarda-alimenti) and Jealsa have announced a packaging partnership that will help to make a change in the industry that has been dominated by metal cans for many years. The collaboration puts the Tetra Pak [Tetra Recart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-enchilada-sauce) technology in the spotlight that's used by Jealsa for its tuna to give it a more sustainable profile with a lower environmental impact. The packaging comes in the form of a [paper-based solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavourfresh-and-paranova) that's shelf-stable, made with up to 71% FSC-certified paper and has up to 85% lower emissions than steel cans and 83% less than glass jars. Jealsa President Jesús M. Alonso Escurís commented on the partnership with Tetra Pak saying, "Through our collaboration with Tetra Pak, we've brought a game-changing packaging solution to market, combining innovative packaging with our heritage in high-quality seafood." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Carton-based Seafood:** Paper-based cartons for tuna signal a potential break from legacy metal cans through lighter, lower-emission formats that preserve shelf stability. - **Low-carbon Food Packaging:** Reduced-emission packaging materials create room for food brands to differentiate everyday staples through measurable sustainability gains. - **Shelf-stable Premiumization:** Ambient seafood products gain new positioning potential when modern packaging combines convenience, quality cues, and environmental credibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Seafood Processing:** Producers in seafood processing face emerging opportunities to modernize packaging lines around recyclable, paper-forward formats that reduce reliance on cans and jars. - **Packaging Manufacturing:** Material suppliers and packaging manufacturers are positioned around demand for scalable carton systems that can handle proteins, sauces, and other shelf-stable foods. - **Grocery Retail:** Retailers benefit from differentiated shelf presentations where compact, sustainable seafood packaging supports private-label innovation and category refreshes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Tinned Seafood Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siesta-co.md) - [Shelf-Stable Shake Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-garden-and-tetra-pak.md) - [Paper-Based Barrier Drink Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-sterilgarda-alimenti.md) - [Luxe Tuna Belly Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishwife-tuna-belly.md) - [Paper-Made Juice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-brik-aseptic.md) - [Flavor-Rich Canned Tuna Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princes-ocean-select-yellowfin-tuna-steak.md) - [Unbleached Food Packaging Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stora-enso-trayforma-brown.md) - [Recyclable Paper-Made Tray Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-pressed.md) - [Fish-Free Tuna Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plantbased-tuna.md)