Produce Packaging Companies

The produce packaging market is a dynamic and ever-evolving space. Driven by consumer trends, sustainability concerns, and technological advancements, the competition is fierce. 

Market Leaders and Strategies:

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  Global giants: Amcor, Bemis Company, Berry Global, International Paper, Mondi, Sealed Air, and Smurfit Kappa Group dominate the market with diverse offerings across materials and packaging types. Their strategies include acquisitions (e.g., Amcor's purchase of Bemis Company), geographic expansion, and investments in R&D for sustainable solutions.


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  Regional players: Established players like Orora Packaging and WestRock focus on specific regions while innovating in materials like paperboard and corrugated cardboard.


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  Sustainability-focused startups: Apeel Sciences, NatureSeal, and The Better Packaging Company are carving a niche with edible coatings, plant-based films, and compostable solutions, attracting eco-conscious consumers and retailers.

Factors Influencing Market Share:

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  Material choice: The shift towards sustainable materials like paper, bioplastics, and compostable options is reshaping the market. Players with strong offerings in these areas are gaining traction.


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  Packaging type: Flexible packaging like pouches and bags is gaining popularity for convenience and reduced waste. Players with expertise in these formats are well-positioned.


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  Innovation: Continuous development of new technologies like active packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, and anti-microbial coatings is creating differentiation and driving market share.


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  Regional trends: Consumer preferences and regulations vary globally. Players with regional expertise and customized solutions are at an advantage.


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  Pricing and cost-efficiency: Balancing sustainability with affordability remains a challenge. Players offering cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality will attract customers.

List of the key companies in the produce packaging Market are:

Smurfit Kappa (Ireland), Amcor plc (Australia), International Paper (US), COVERS (US), Sealed Air (US), DS Smith (UK), WestRock Company (US), Mondi (Austria), Berry Pack, Inc. (the US), Sonoco Products Company (US), Packaging Corporation of America (US), Pactiv LLC (US), Ultimate Group (UK), Stora Enso (Finland) and INFIA Srl (Italy).

Recent News

Parkside launched Popflex – a recyclable lidding film – in March this year to address two issues consumers have been asking fresh produce packers about: recycling and easy consumer use. According to the company’s statement about its latest sustainable flexible packaging solutions provider, it is designed so that it remains attached during recycling to its corresponding PET tray. By doing so it prevents contamination of other plastic streams making it simple for consumers who just need to throw away the whole thing into their kerbside recycling bin.

Kingsey Falls Quebec-based Cascades Inc., has introduced new mushroom basket designs for the produce sector in January 2024. Made from up to 100 percent-recycled fibers, these new baskets with flaps offer produce growers an alternative choice over packages which are difficult-to-recycle packages said by Cascades company. “Recognized eco-design principles” guided their creation while they follow circular economy thinking according Cascades’ claim. For this reason, a firm uses recycled yet recyclable corrugated cardboard in designing this package to help its customers reduce their environmental impact, as well as to be in line with current customer demand for more sustainable packs.

In July 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved cellulose-based food films for product packaging. These films may contain proteins or other materials edible by humans that can help increase a product’s shelf life.

Appeal Sciences’ technology uses plant extracts to create its new kind of protective coating that keeps products fresher for longer.

On August 2023 Appeal Sciences announced its new product launch about its packaging technology. Appeal Sciences has introduced its most recent innovation: an environmental shield derived from plant extracts intended to enhance product quality as it extends its lifespan.

For January 2023 Cascades introduced an enclosed basket made of recycled corrugated cardboard for the cultivation area. This eco-friendly packaging supports a circular economy and is perfect for a flat transportation process, reducing the costs of delivery and storage space required.

Cascades introduced new designs for producing baskets that it will launch in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, in January 2024. According to the company, these new flapped boxes are made from 100% recycled fiberboard and are, therefore, environmentally friendly, which makes them a sustainable alternative for produce growers against hard-to-recycle packages.