Celebrating World School Milk Day by Making Milk Safe and Accessible to Filipino School Children
In light of World Milk School Day, a global event celebrating the
benefits and success of school milk programs, world-leading food processing and
packaging solutions company, Tetra Pak, draws attention to the role of
multi-stakeholder collaborations to sustainably address childhood nutrition by
making fresh milk safe and accessible for everyone.
As the SBFP aims to reach more schoolchildren and communities, RFM
Corporation, a home-grown food and beverage leader, highlights the advantages
of using UHT milk or milk that went through Ultra High-Temperature
pasteurization, thus is safer and has a longer shelf life. This is an important
feature considering infrastructure challenges and the lack of refrigeration to
distribute the milk in far-flung areas.
Tetra Pak has been helping RFM Corporation deliver Selecta Kids
Fortified Milk in Tetra Wedge® Aseptic 200ml Slim, a carton package that
protects both the nutritional value and the taste of the milk for up to 12
months. Introduced in 2021, so that children in various parts of the country
could have access to safe nutrition, Tetra Wedge® Aseptic Slim uses aseptic
technology to ensure that the packaging materials and product inside it are
free from harmful bacteria. Like all Tetra Pak carton packages, it’s made of
renewable materials and recyclable paperboard, making it one of the best ways
to feed the future sustainably.
According to Ms. Marie Concepcion-Young, Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Consumer Group of RFM Corporation, “Milk help school kids
reach their physical and cognitive potential. Aside from making it accessible,
it is imperative that the milk stays fresh and safe even as we transport it to
hard-to-reach areas or those with limited storage facilities.”
During the first phase of SBFP Milk Component, Selecta Kids Fortified Milk in Tetra Wedge® Aseptic 200ml Slim was delivered to schools in Bicol, Davao, and Soccsksargen regions benefitting 359,557 school children. Tetra Pak together with Tetra Laval Food for Development is likewise providing practical support where they share best practices in school milk programs organization and implementation, as well as providing environmental education.
Tetra Pak believes that attaining a sustainable future is anchored on initiatives protecting people and the planet. That is why alongside its efforts in ensuring safe nutrition for children, Tetra Pak is also helping promote sustainability in various communities by providing recycling training for teachers and students. “Whether it is addressing food availability or environmental concerns, we believe that real, lasting impact in society can be achieved if stakeholders work together,” Wu concludes.
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