Sustainable Retail Packaging Companies and Developments

Date : 24 September 2025

The sustainable retail packaging market is growing quickly and will bring in hundreds of millions in revenue between 2025 and 2034, leading major changes in eco-friendly transportation.

Leading Companies in the Sustainable Retail Packaging Market

Sustainable Retail Packaging Market Top Key Players

Tier 1

  • Amcor PLC
  • International Paper Company
  • Smurfit Kappa Group
  • WestRock Company
  • Ball Corporation
  • Crown Holdings, Inc.
  • Tetra Pak International S.A.
  • Mondi Group

Tier 2

  • Smurfit Kappa Group
  • Berry Global, Inc.
  • WestRock
  • Huhtamaki Oyj
  • International Paper Company
  • Stora Enso Oyj
  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • Graphic Packaging International
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • WestRock Company
  • Ball Corporation
  • Crown Holdings, Inc.
  • AR Packaging Group
  • Evergreen Packaging
  • Winpak Ltd.
  • Plastipak Packaging

Tier 3

  • UFlex Limited
  • Constantia Flexibles
  • Coveris
  • AptarGroup
  • Ranpak
  • Klockner Pentaplast
  • Ecovative Design
  • Vegware
  • Ecolean
  • Nampak
  • Plastipak
  • Coveris

Latest Announcement by Industry Leaders

  • In September 2025, LyondellBasell, which is a top company in recycled polymers, revealed the merged growth of a latest bio-based film packaging solution in partnership with Futamura Chemical, a top company in sustainable packaging production, Iwatani Corporation, a main Japanese trading company, and Shiseido, a top leader in the beauty industry with over 150 years of history.
  • In May 2025, Ranpak Holding Corporation, a top company in terms of sustainable packaging automation technology and solutions, revealed the strategic merger with Thalia, which is the biggest book retail chain in the DACH region (Austria, Germany, and Switzerland). The collaboration marks a major growth in Thalia’s satisfaction potential and loyalty to sustainability.
  • In May 2025, Schoeller Allibert and IPL disclosed a strategic collaboration that will make a worldwide powerhouse in terms of sustainable plastic packaging, which integrates annual incomes that go beyond USD 1.4 billion. The deal, disclosed this week, brings together two industry leaders in rigid plastic production and reusable transport packaging.
  • Oroville Flexible Packaging LLC, which is a leader in flexible plastics and packaging solutions for foodservice and retail customers, have revealed the official launch of “Oroflex”, a sustainable flexible plastics, packaging, and recycling system.

Recent Developments

  • In July 2025, RUSAL, which is located at the St.Petersburg International Economic Forum, as one of the world’s biggest aluminium generators, and AB InBev Efes, the biggest Russian brewing company, officially signed a strategic agreement with an aluminium packaging producer and a top Russian retailer.
  • In July 2025, INEOS Solution, a leading worldwide player in terms of styrenics, revealed the successful commercial rollout of its 100% bio-attributed polystyrene, which is luxury as Styrolution PS158k BC100. This invention marks a major achievement in terms of sustainable packaging, specifically for food applications.
  • In September, UPM Specialty Papers merged with EvoPak to assist Walkers Chocolates ‘transformation from a plastic wrapper to recyclable paper-based packaging. This will assist Walkers Chocolates in achieving its sustainable packaging ambition while lowering the use of plastics across its website.
  • In September 2025, Swa Signature Style, a luxury fashion brand that concentrates on sustainable and tailored couture, disclosed its penetration collection at The Bangalore Room. The display integrated the eco-conscious pattern with artisanal heritage, which positions the able within India’s developing sustainable premium retail segment.