
Hans Rausing
Hans Rausing was a prominent Swedish businessman and philanthropist, best known as a co-owner of the packaging giant Tetra Laval, which revolutionized food packaging with the invention of the Tetra Pak carton. Born in 1926, he played a crucial role in expanding the family business globally, contributing significantly to its success. Rausing was known for his low public profile, focusing on his business and philanthropic endeavors, particularly in education and healthcare.
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Hans Rausing was approached by Carl Sturén and Johan Bodén for investment in their ketchup business.
Carl Sturén byggde miljardbolag i Ukraina – sedan kom krigetDagens Nyheter·
Sweden· 2026-08-02
Hans Rausing is the heir to Tetra Pak and runs the Julia Rausing Trust, which also donated £150m to the National Gallery.
UK’s National Gallery to use US$500m donation to expand 五億美元挹注 英國家藝廊擴增館藏及展廳Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·
Taiwan· 2025-09-18
Hans Rausing was involved with Tetra Brik in 1963.
Das verborgene Finanzreich der Tetra-Pak-ErbenLuxemburger Wort·
Luxembourg· 2025-07-18

















