Pure Mylk Partners Tetra Pak to Expand Plant-Based Beverage Production in Malaysia

Pure Mylk Sdn Bhd has partnered with Tetra Pak to support the development and scaling of plant-based beverage production in Malaysia, targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and emerging brands.

The collaboration was announced alongside the launch of Pure Mylk’s new “Mylky Way” innovation showroom in Pulau Indah, Selangor. The facility is part of the company’s manufacturing site, which includes research and development laboratories, sensory testing rooms, a pilot plant, a showroom, and a training centre.

Founded in 2023, Pure Mylk operates as a contract manufacturer specialising in non-dairy beverages. The new showroom is designed to provide brands with a space to develop formulations, test ingredients, and explore sustainable packaging concepts.

“The facility was built not just as an extension of our factory but as a strategic infrastructure where the Malaysian plant-based beverage market could grow from,” said Markus Khoo during the launch event, citing growing demand from younger and health-conscious consumers.

Under the partnership, Tetra Pak will provide recyclable and sustainable packaging solutions, alongside technical expertise to help brands scale production and access regional markets. “We bring our technology, our expertise and sustainable packaging standards that allows brands to scale up,” said Marcelo Perazzo.

At the event, Mohammad Yusof Apdal noted that Malaysia’s plant-based beverage market is projected to reach US$229 billion by 2032, highlighting the need for innovation-driven and sustainable food systems.

The initiative is supported by Bioeconomy Corporation and aligns with national policies aimed at strengthening food security and expanding the biotechnology sector’s contribution to GDP.

Pure Mylk’s current portfolio includes beverages derived from oats, almonds, macadamias, and seeds, with dairy alternatives and vegan yogurt products under development.