Food Packaging That Closes the Loop
As sustainability becomes an increasingly important part of doing business, food packaging has a bigger role to play than ever before. It’s no longer just about protecting food, it’s about protecting resources, reducing waste and supporting a more circular economy.
At CustomPak, we manufacture thermoformed plastic food packaging that not only protects products but also helps create a more sustainable future. By using up to 100% recycled PET (rPET) wherever possible and manufacturing in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, we’re helping businesses reduce their environmental impact without compromising on quality or performance.
Supporting a Circular Economy with Recycled PET Packaging
Traditional manufacturing follows a linear model, make, use and dispose. A circular economy takes a different approach by keeping valuable materials in use for as long as possible through recycling and remanufacturing.
That’s the approach we take at CustomPak.
Wherever possible, our thermoformed plastic packaging is manufactured using up to 100% recycled PET (rPET), giving existing plastic a second life rather than relying on virgin materials. Better still, our clear PET packaging is designed to be recycled again, helping keep valuable resources in circulation and reducing the amount of plastic sent to landfill.
By designing packaging with its entire lifecycle in mind, we’re helping close the loop on plastic food packaging.
Why Thermoformed Plastic Packaging Makes a Difference
Sustainable packaging isn’t just about what it’s made from, it’s also about what it helps prevent.
Thermoformed plastic packaging provides practical benefits that reduce environmental impact throughout the supply chain while delivering the performance food producers, growers and retailers rely on.
Lightweight Design, Lower Transport Emissions
Our food packaging is lightweight, helping reduce transport emissions by allowing more products to be moved with less weight. Combined with manufacturing facilities in both Auckland and Christchurch, we can also reduce unnecessary freight between islands, bringing products closer to our customers and reducing transport distances across New Zealand.
Keeps Food Fresher for Longer
Our thermoformed food packaging creates a secure seal that helps maintain freshness, extend shelf life and reduce unnecessary food waste. Protecting food for longer means less waste throughout the supply chain and on supermarket shelves.
Better Product Protection
Strong, durable plastic food packaging helps prevent products from being crushed or damaged during transport and handling, reducing product loss before food reaches consumers.
A New Zealand Food Packaging Manufacturer
With manufacturing plants in both the North and South Islands, CustomPak is uniquely positioned to supply businesses across New Zealand efficiently.
Producing packaging closer to our customers helps reduce transport distances, improve delivery times and lower associated transport emissions, another important step towards building a more sustainable supply chain.
Whether you’re a grower, food manufacturer, distributor, exporter or retailer, we’re proud to provide reliable food packaging solutions designed for New Zealand businesses.
Committed to Responsible Manufacturing
Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond recycled materials.
We recycle 99% of waste generated through our production process and continue investing in innovations that support responsible manufacturing and closed-loop packaging solutions.
We’re also proud members of Plastics New Zealand and supporters of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, reflecting our ongoing commitment to reducing plastic waste and increasing circularity across the packaging industry.
Creating a More Sustainable Future for Food Packaging
Food packaging plays a critical role in protecting products, reducing waste and ensuring food reaches consumers safely. When designed responsibly, it can also play an important role in reducing environmental impact.
At CustomPak, we’re proud to manufacture thermoformed plastic food packaging that supports a circular economy through the use of recycled materials, reduces transport emissions through local manufacturing, and helps minimise food waste by protecting products throughout their journey.
By combining recycled PET packaging, local manufacturing and innovative thermoforming technology, we’re helping businesses choose sustainable food packaging that delivers for products, people and the planet.
Because the future of food packaging isn’t simply about using less, it’s about making every piece of packaging work harder.
