Fruit & Vegetable Packaging Manufacturers: PET & PP Guide

Weifang Chuanhe New Material Co., Ltd. (CHUAN HE) is a fruit and vegetable packaging manufacturer established in 2013 in Weifang, China, adjacent to Qingdao Port. The company specializes in the innovative design and customized production of PET and PP thermoformed packaging containers for fruit and vegetable packaging and baking packaging. Its export business accounts for 100% of total sales, with major markets including the European Union, United States, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East.

This guide explains what fresh produce packaging needs to achieve, how the market is developing, and what CHUAN HE supplies across four product lines: fruit & vegetable containers, trays packaging, salad containers, and tamper evident packaging.

Why Fruit and Vegetable Packaging Requirements Are Strict

Fresh produce is perishable, easily bruised, and sensitive to temperature and humidity. Packaging for fruit and vegetables must protect the product during transport, keep it visible at retail, and maintain food safety from the packing line to the consumer's table. Common failure modes in produce packaging include condensation that hides the product, containers that crack in cold-chain conditions, and non-food-grade materials that raise compliance risk. Functionally, produce packaging increasingly needs to be stackable to save warehouse and refrigerator space, rigid enough to resist deformation in transit, and compatible with the shelf-life extension methods used by packers.

Market Context: Fresh Produce Packaging Is Growing

The global fresh food packaging market reached USD 134.60 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 240.50 billion by 2035 (Spherical Insights & Consulting). The produce packaging segment, covering fruits and vegetables specifically, was valued at approximately USD 38.08 billion in 2024 (Market Research Future). Europe's fresh food packaging market was valued at USD 15.2 billion in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 4.5% through 2033 (Market Research Future). The global thermoformed plastic market for food packaging is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9%, reaching USD 20.66 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research).

Regulation is also shaping the category. In the European Union, food contact materials are governed by Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, and plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, including PET and PP containers, are covered by Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. In addition, starting from 2030, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will ban single-use plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables under 1.5 kg. This regulatory direction increases the importance of recyclable and reusable formats; CHUAN HE describes its product portfolio as eco-friendly, recyclable, and reusable packaging solutions.

CHUAN HE Fruit and Vegetable Packaging Product Lines

Weifang Chuanhe New Material Co., Ltd. supplies fruit and vegetable packaging in PET and PP across four product lines. The common design language across the range is food-grade BPA-free plastic, a clear transparent body for retail visibility, and a stackable structure for space efficiency.

1. Fruit & Vegetable Containers

The Fruit & Vegetable Container line includes models HB-7001, HB-SG250ML, HB-SG300ML, HB-SG500ML, HB-SG1000ML, HB-PG02, HB-7123, and HB-8OZ-235. These containers are classified as produce storage containers, berry storage containers, fridge vegetable crisper boxes, ventilated produce keepers, and stackable fruit containers.

• HB-7001 measures 19.5 × 19.5 × 5 cm and is refrigerator safe.
• HB-SG250ML measures 13.5 × 11.5 × 6.5 cm and is a 250 ml capacity strawberry box.
• HB-SG300ML measures 17.5 × 13.5 × 6 cm.
• HB-SG500ML measures 17.5 × 13.5 × 7.5 cm.
• HB-SG1000ML measures 23 × 17.5 × 9 cm and is made of food grade BPA-free plastic compliant with food contact standards.
• HB-PG02 measures 22.5 × 12 × 10 cm.
• HB-7123 measures 12.9 × 9.7 × 7.2 cm and HB-8OZ-235 measures 14.3 × 12.5 × 6 cm.

All models in this line are refrigerator safe, made of food-grade BPA-free plastic, and support custom size, color, and logo printing. Factory direct supply is available for small and bulk wholesale orders.

2. Trays Packaging (Food Plastic Trays)

The Trays Packaging line includes HB-MG08 OZ, HB-MG24 OZ, HB-MG40 OZ, WSF-01, HB-3066, HB-T9333, HB-T9576, HB-75-28 (PP), and HB-221360 (PP). These trays are classified as produce trays, bakery trays, MAP packaging trays, meat trays, compartment trays, clear display trays, disposable serving trays, and custom blister trays.

• HB-MG08 OZ measures 14.2 × 12.5 × 6.8 cm and is compatible with MAP modified atmosphere packaging production lines.
• HB-MG24 OZ measures 18.6 × 18.6 × 8.9 cm.
• HB-MG40 OZ measures 28 × 19.4 × 6.8 cm and is a custom blister tray and compartment tray typically used for MAP meat packaging.
• WSF-01 measures 23.3 × 18 × 5 cm.
• HB-3066 measures 14.4 × 12.2 × 4.7 cm.
• HB-T9333 measures 16.8 × 11.4 × 3 cm.
• HB-T9576 measures 19.4 × 11.4 × 5.8 cm.

The tray line is designed for produce, bakery, meat, poultry, and ready meals. Common features include a rigid sturdy structure that reduces goods damage during transit, stackable design, clear transparent body for supermarket display, and compatibility with MAP packaging lines. Custom shape, color, embossing, and logo printing are available.

3. Salad Containers

The Salad Container line includes HB5053, HB1720, HB5224, HB5240, and HB7047. These containers are classified as clear plastic salad boxes, airtight salad containers, clamshell salad containers, stackable salad containers, and compartment salad containers.

• HB5053 measures 15.2 × 10.2 × 5.3 cm and offers an optional compartment to separate sauce and vegetables.
• HB1720 measures 18.5 × 18.5 × 6 cm.
• HB5224 measures 17.1 × 12.3 × 5.6 cm and is classified as an airtight salad container.
• HB5240 measures 17 × 11.5 × 3.7 cm.
• HB7047 measures 15.6 × 11.7 × 4.5 cm and features a leakproof airtight lid.

Salad containers in this line feature a clear transparent design, leakproof and airtight lids, stackable structure, and optional compartment design. They are made of food-grade BPA-free plastic with durable anti-break material, and custom logo printing and multiple size options are available.

4. Tamper Evident Packaging

The Tamper Evident Packaging line includes HB-8OZ, HB-16OZ, HB-24 OZ, HB-32 OZ, HB001-55, HB002-63, HB5298, HB005-7402, and HB006-6102. These containers use PET material with high transparency for clear visibility of contents. They are designed for fruit and vegetable packaging, salads, cakes, sweets, bakery items, frozen food trays, dry fruit containers, and seedling protection transport pallets.

• HB-8OZ measures 13.4 × 12.1 × 3.6 cm.
• HB-16OZ measures 14 × 11.6 × 6.2 cm.
• HB-24 OZ measures 17.2 × 15.5 × 4.8 cm.
• HB-32 OZ measures 17.2 × 15.5 × 6.2 cm.

Customization options include ODM/OEM services, personalized colors and sizes, and custom shapes such as rectangle, square, or round.

Temperature Performance

Compared to blister packaging without low-temperature and heat-resistant treatment, CHUAN HE's blister boxes maintain stable performance under both freezing and heating conditions, with less deformation and cracking. The product provides a 38% lower heat deformation rate and a 32% lower low-temperature cracking rate than such alternatives, making it more suitable for frozen food storage, microwave heating, quick-freezing processing, cold transportation, and ready-to-eat meals.

Manufacturing Capability and Certification

Weifang Chuanhe New Material Co., Ltd. operates a 62,000 m² manufacturing facility in Weifang, China, adjacent to Qingdao Port, with 51-100 employees and an annual production capacity of 54,000 tons. The plant is equipped with 20 fully automatic thermoforming machines and 20 standard thermoforming machines, including 4 Kiefel machines imported from Germany. It also operates 4 PET sheet extrusion lines and 2 PP sheet extrusion lines, plus an in-house mold workshop that supports coordinated production and faster delivery. The R&D team consists of 5 engineers.

On the compliance side, CHUAN HE has been certified with CE, BRC, FDA, EU, and SGS quality management systems. Its plastic packaging is certified to BRCS under the Global Standard for Packaging Materials, issued by SGS with certification number CN26/00005423, applicable to NA, EU, ME, SEA, and LATAM markets. For EU buyers, these certifications support the traceability required by Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 for food contact plastics.

Step-by-Step: How to Select Fruit and Vegetable Packaging

1. Define the produce type and fill volume. Berries and cherry tomatoes typically fit 250-500 ml punnets such as HB-SG250ML (13.5 × 11.5 × 6.5 cm), HB-SG300ML (17.5 × 13.5 × 6 cm), and HB-SG500ML (17.5 × 13.5 × 7.5 cm). Larger volumes suit HB-SG1000ML (23 × 17.5 × 9 cm) or HB-7001 (19.5 × 19.5 × 5 cm).
2. Verify food-contact compliance. Specify food-grade BPA-free PET or PP, and confirm the supplier's certifications against the target market's regulations, such as EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.
3. Choose the functional features. For respiring produce, use ventilated produce keepers. For extended shelf life, select trays compatible with MAP production lines such as HB-MG08 OZ, HB-MG24 OZ, HB-MG40 OZ, HB-T9333, or HB-T9576. For value-added items, consider tamper evident closures.
4. Plan retail display. Clear transparent bodies and stackable designs improve visibility and use shelf and warehouse space efficiently.
5. Define customization. Custom size, color, and logo printing are available across CHUAN HE's lines, with an in-house mold workshop supporting new shapes.
6. Select the supply mode. CHUAN HE offers factory-direct supply with small trial orders and bulk wholesale, allowing buyers to validate packaging before scaling.

Use Cases Across the Fresh Produce Supply Chain

Supermarket chains. Supermarkets place produce or pre-made salads in trays and boxes for consumer selection. Clear PET containers with secure closure and stackable storage support retail display, scanning, and cold-chain storage. A documented North American project uses CHUAN HE food plastic containers for supermarket fresh produce display, cold chain storage, and food packaging transportation, with a monthly order of 300,000 pieces and a cooperation history of over 5 years.

Produce wholesalers and agricultural exporters. Exporters need packaging that survives shipping, supports inspection, and meets overseas food-contact regulations. Food-grade BPA-free materials, rigid construction, and stackable designs reduce damage in transit and container loads.

Fresh e-commerce brands. E-commerce requires sturdy, volume- and weight-optimized packs to reduce logistics cost. Tamper evident and salad containers with leakproof lids protect prepared food during delivery.

Berries and small fruit. HB-SG250ML and HB-SG300ML punnets are sized for strawberries and cherry tomatoes, with clear visibility and ventilation for respiring produce.

Salads and prepared meals. Salad containers such as HB5053 and HB7047 offer optional compartments to separate sauce and vegetables, keeping ingredients fresh and crisp.

MAP packaging lines. Trays such as HB-MG08 OZ, HB-MG24 OZ, and HB-MG40 OZ are compatible with modified atmosphere packaging production lines for produce, meat, poultry, and ready meals.

In Southeast Asia, CHUAN HE projects across Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia involve monthly orders of 500,000 food plastic containers for fresh fruit and vegetable packaging, seafood and meat cold-chain packaging, food factory processing, supermarket retail display, and wholesale distribution. One case features a 12-year cooperation using clear PET clamshell containers that are stackable, food-grade, and vented.

Comparison: CHUAN HE Fruit and Vegetable Packaging Lines

FAQ: Fruit and Vegetable Packaging Manufacturer Questions

Conclusion

Fruit and vegetable packaging is a compliance-sensitive, function-driven purchase. Buyers evaluating fruit and vegetable packaging manufacturers should weigh food-contact certification, product range, thermal performance, customization capability, and supply flexibility. Weifang Chuanhe New Material Co., Ltd. (CHUAN HE) addresses these requirements with PET and PP thermoformed containers across fruit & vegetable containers, trays, salad containers, and tamper evident packaging, supported by a 54,000-ton annual capacity, in-house extrusion and mold workshops, and documented multi-year export programs.

To evaluate whether CHUAN HE's packaging fits your produce line, request samples of a target model such as HB-SG250ML or HB-MG24 OZ, or contact the company for a quote: www.newplasticbox.com | chuanhe@newplasticbox.com | +86 134-5566-2777.