Sustainable Food Packaging Companies and Developments

Date : 16 September 2025

The sustainable food packaging market is set to grow strongly from 2025 to 2034, reaching hundreds of millions in revenue and transforming packaging practices. This growth comes from the rising use of eco-friendly packaging, new innovations in materials, greater consumer awareness, stricter regulations, the fast expansion of the food industry, and companies focusing more on sustainability goals.

Top Sustainable Food Packaging Market Players

Sustainable Food Packaging Market Top Key Players

Latest Announcement by Industry Leader

  • In November 2024, Klöckner Pentaplast, a pioneer in sustainable packaging, announced the launch of the kpNext MDR1, a new medical device packaging film designed to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions in healthcare. The kpNext MDR1 film offers performance comparable to traditional medical device packaging, including clarity, device protection, and ease of processing.

Recent Developments

  • In May 2025, Diamond Edge Ventures, Inc., the corporate venture arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, announced the investment in Freshr Sustainable Technologies, Inc., a Canadian startup pioneering sustainable active food packaging to extend shelf life and reduce food waste.
  • In June 2025, International Paper announced the plan to explore building a new sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The exploration of a prospective new facility is part of International Paper's strategic growth plans to expand manufacturing capabilities in the United States. This initiative is part of IP’s broader strategy to expand its manufacturing footprint in the country and better serve customers by meeting the growing demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging.