Engineering Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for Global Brands
As global regulations tighten and consumer demand for plastic-replacement packaging rises, international food brands require high-performance, certified paperboard solutions. Graphic Packaging International manufactures fully integrated food packaging engineered for high-speed filling lines, extended barrier protection, and full recycling compliance.
Complying with International Food Contact Regulations
Our global manufacturing operations strictly adhere to FDA, EU Regulation No 1935/2004, BRCGS Packaging Systems standards, and FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody protocols. Every substrate is rigorously tested for grease resistance, thermal performance, and moisture barrier integrity.
- Virgin & Recycled Fiber Options (FSC / PEFC Certified)
- High-Barrier Aqueous & Extrusion Coatings (PFAS-Free Options)
- BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials Certification
- Designed for High-Speed Automated Cartoning Systems
Tailored Food Submarket Applications
From shelf-stable dry foods to fresh proteins and frozen desserts, our structural packaging engineers optimize pack integrity across every refrigerated, ambient, and heated supply chain.
Bakery & Confectionery
Custom folding cartons, windowed pie boxes, and rigid cookie tray inserts engineered for structural integrity and shelf display appeal.
Dry Foods & Snacks
Heavyweight paperboard cartons, bag-in-box systems, and Boardio canisters designed to preserve freshness for grains, pasta, and cereals.
Fresh Produce
ProducePack punnet trays and ventilated paperboard baskets replacing single-use plastic clamshells for berries, tomatoes, and fruit.
Meat, Seafood & Poultry
PaperSeal skin, vacuum, and MAP paperboard trays reducing plastic consumption by up to 90% in chilled fresh food sections.
Frozen Food & Ice Cream
Poly-coated moisture-resistant cartons, ice cream tubs, and deep-freeze folding cartons formulated to prevent freezer burn.
Ready Meals & Microwaveable
Pressed paperboard trays and MicroRite susceptor packaging engineered for dual-ovenable heating and uniform crisping.
Dairy & Chilled Products
High-barrier cups, sleeve packaging, and multi-serve cartons for cheese, yogurt, and refrigerated butter products.
Coffee & Dry Beverage
Boardio airtight paperboard canisters offering gas barrier retention, aroma sealing, and stackable logistics efficiency.
High-Performance Food Packaging Platforms
Explore our commercially validated packaging platforms engineered to replace rigid plastics while optimizing line speed and shipping density.
PaperSeal™ Barrier Trays
A tray platform utilizing continuous sealing flanges to deliver vacuum skin packaging (VSP) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) performance using renewable paperboard.
ProducePack™ Punnets
Fiber-based produce containers equipped with integrated handles, top-seal lidding compatibility, and custom ventilation cuts for optimized cold chain cooling.
Boardio™ Fiber Canisters
Rigid paperboard canisters supplied flat or built on-site, delivering ultra-high gas and moisture barriers for sensitive milk powders, coffee, and snacks.
MicroRite™ Ovenable Trays
Patterned foil technology integrated into paperboard trays to manage microwave energy distribution, eliminating cold spots and improving cooking consistency.
Z-Flute™ Heavyweight Cartons
Strategically laminated micro-flute folding cartons designed for heavy dry food products, replacing corrugated boxes with premium offset printing capability.
IntegraFlex™ Hybrid Packs
A hybrid bag-in-box format combining flexible interior barrier pouches with structural outer paperboard sleeves for on-the-go snack convenience.
End-to-End Manufacturing & Global Supply Chain Integration
When sourcing food packaging for international distribution, brand owners require consistent paperboard quality, reliable supply security, and machinery-matched carton tolerance. Graphic Packaging operates vertical mills, converting plants, and machine engineering centers globally.
Our dedicated packaging specialists assist procurement teams with total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction, structural drop-testing, pallet load optimization, and line efficiency audits.
How We Support Global Procurement Teams
A standardized product development workflow ensuring rapid sampling, rigorous shelf-life validation, and smooth line rollout.
Technical Brief
Define food contact needs, barrier specifications, temperature range, and target packaging speeds.
Prototyping
CAD structural sample creation, barrier barrier selection, and 3D graphic rendering.
Lab Validation
Moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), oxygen transmission rate (OTR), and drop testing.
Line Trials
Forming and sealing validation on high-speed automated packaging machinery.
Mass Production
Global production scheduling with synchronized logistics and ongoing technical service support.
Frequently Asked Sourcing Questions
What certifications do your food packaging plants maintain?
Can your paperboard trays handle modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)?
Are PFAS-free barrier coatings available for grease and moisture protection?
How do you support custom packaging design for global brands?
Specify Your Food Packaging Project Today
Connect with our technical engineering team to request sample kits, substrate spec sheets, or structural prototyping for your food product portfolio.