Graphic Packaging joins 2026 IFPA cohort to develop sustainable paperboard fresh produce packaging

Graphic Packaging Holding Company

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  • Graphic Packaging was selected for the 2026 IFPA Packaging Innovation Program, a USDA-supported cohort targeting more sustainable fresh produce export packaging.
  • Project targets paperboard formats designed to extend shelf life, reduce waste, support shifts away from single-use plastic, particularly for long-transit exports.
  • Development centers on a paperboard tray-and-lid alternative to plastic clamshells, with performance features integrated via coatings or inks.
  • Work uses KraftMax uncoated, unbleached paperboard, with compostability testing planned once a final structure is selected.


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