The global PFAS-free food packaging market will grow from USD 48 billion in 2025 to USD 84.96 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.55% from 2025 to 2034. This growth is mainly driven by stricter rules on PFAS use, rising environmental awareness, and increasing consumer demand for PFAS-free and sustainable packaging. The food industry’s need for safer packaging and new advances in bio-based and green packaging technologies are also boosting the market. Consumers are increasingly choosing safe and eco-friendly packaging options, further supporting this growth.
PFAS-Free Food Packaging Market Key Players
Latest Announcement by the Industry Leader
- In June 2025, Lecta Self-Adhesives announced the expansion of its self-adhesive materials portfolio with the introduction of ‘Adestor Gloss GP PFAS-free’, a new label solution tailored for the food packaging industry. This product is designed to meet stringent environmental and health regulations. The labels are ideal for a range of food products such as meats and dairy.
Recent Developments
- Specialty chemicals company named Archroma has revealed the launch of its Crataseal OG8 F10 barrier coating, which is crafted for PFAS-Free oil and grease opposition in food and non-food paper and board packaging. This barrier is evidently water-based, grease and oil-resistant, and allows papermakers to serve sustainability and high-quality-minded packaging by substituting fluoro-based substances and polyethylene with a repulpable and recyclable coating.
- In June 2025, Clariant revealed the launch of its current AddWorks PPA product line, a latest generation of PFAS-free polymer processing that aims to craft polyolefin extrusion uses. This inventive solution solves the industry’s rising demand for more sustainable alterations to regular fluoropolymer-based processing aids while tracking strong performance standards.
- In June 2025, BiOrigin Specialty Products, which is a North American Company, revealed the 100% food-safe oil and grease-resistant paper, which is crafted to block oil and grease that leaks with the assistance of food service, which covers bags and wrappers.
- In March 2025, YUTOECO launched fluozero, an innovative PFAS-free greaseproof technology specifically engineered for molded fiber food packaging. This breakthrough directly addresses critical challenges in sustainable and high-performance greaseproof solutions. The demand for PFAS-free greaseproof solutions in the catering packaging industry continues to grow. However, existing alternatives often have significant limitations.
- In August 2024, PA Consulting and Searo Labs unveiled seaweed-based packaging items, aiming to reduce global plastic consumption, single-use packaging, and PFAS use in the food, personal care, and home care sectors.
