Halopack

What Halopack does

Halopack B.V. designs and develops renewable food-packaging trays centred on gas-tight cardboard Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) that uses less than 10% plastic. The core technology combines a paperboard base with a thin high-barrier plastic film laminated without glues, producing easily separable, recyclable constructions that achieve 70-95% plastic reduction versus conventional formats. The portfolio spans MAP, Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP), Clamshell with EVOH barrier, heat-resistant Oven trays (tested to 220 deg C for one hour under OM7 conditions), and DUO/TRIO multi-compartment formats, with an H0419 generation having superseded the long-running H0034 in 2026. Roughly 100+ tray models have been engineered since founding and 200 million packages were delivered in 2024.

The company is privately held, was co-founded in 2011 by Remi de Olde (CEO & Partner) and Ronald Zwaga (Partner), and operates a small headquarters team of approximately 14 people in Almelo, the Netherlands. Revenue is generated by co-creating custom tooling (moulds priced EUR 60,000-100,000 depending on impressions) and supplying trays to food producers under multi-year contracts, complemented by off-the-shelf stock trays for smaller runs. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales from Almelo with the HALOPACK Galaxy, an asset-light network of 13 production and distribution partners (including Aptar in the US, Alexir in the UK, Mondi in Germany, Hokuetsu in Japan, Hinojosa in Spain, Smartpack in Chile, and Quality Pack in Belgium) that produce and sell trays locally across 19 countries. Notable end-customers include Maidan, Maple Leaf Foods, Itsu, StarCuisine, Landes Fresh Meats, Schmalzle Fleischwaren, HelloFresh, Bakkavor, Dineamic, and Guru Burgers, with BRCGS Packaging Materials, ECMA GMP, 4evergreen, and FSC certifications underpinning food-contact and recyclability claims.

Name

Halopack

Legal name

Halopack

Website

https://halopack.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Halopack designs renewable gas-tight cardboard MAP, VSP, clamshell, and oven-ready food packaging trays using under 10% plastic, sold to food producers in 19 countries via direct sales and a 13-partner licensed manufacturing network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Food Packaging

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum/Skin) (IMALAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL)

Keywords

• Sustainable food packaging
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• Cardboard food trays
• Vacuum skin packaging
• Recyclable packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Almelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Cardboard Tray Manufacturing: Halopack produces custom-designed gas-tight cardboard trays for food packaging. Customers work with Halopack to co-create trays tailored to specific product requirements. Pricing includes tooling costs (mould costs vary between €60,000-100,000 depending on number of impressions) plus per-unit tray costs.
2. Standard Stock Tray Sales: Halopack offers standard stock trays like the H0034 and H0419 models that are readily available for smaller production runs without custom tooling costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Halopack designs and manufactures sustainable food packaging trays that combine a paperboard base with a thin high-barrier plastic film (under 10% plastic content). The trays use proprietary Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) technologies to extend shelf life of fresh, chilled, frozen, and ready-to-eat foods. The company sells custom-designed co-created trays plus a catalogue of 100+ stock models, distributed directly and through a global network of 13 production partners.

Product overview

Halopack is a sustainable packaging company offering a portfolio of paper-based food packaging trays with less than 10% plastic content. The core product line consists of four main packaging types: MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging), VSP (Vacuum Skin Packaging), Clamshell, and Oven variants. These are complemented by specialized formats including DUO (double-compartment) and TRIO (three-cavity) trays. All products combine a cardboard base with a thin plastic barrier layer that is easily separable for recycling. The company operates through a global network of 13 manufacturing partners (the 'HALOPACK Galaxy') across 19 countries, offering both standard stock trays and custom-designed solutions tailored to customer specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Halopack MAP: Gas-tight cardboard MAP tray with less than 10% plastic, suitable for various food applications
• Halopack VSP
• Halopack Clamshell
• Halopack Oven
• Halopack DUO

Products and services

• Halopack MAP Modified Atmosphere Packaging tray combining a paperboard base with a thin high-barrier plastic layer. Gas-tight design extends shelf life of fresh, chilled, and ready-to-eat food products while using less than 10% plastic. Supports full ten-sided printing for branding and shelf appeal. Available in high, medium, and non-barrier options.
• Halopack VSP Vacuum Skin Packaging combining a thin high-barrier plastic layer with a rigid paperboard base. Hermetically sealed to lock in freshness and maximize product visibility while reducing plastic by 70-90% compared to conventional plastic formats. Designed for fresh meats and protein products.
• Halopack Clamshell Cardboard clamshell packaging with EVOH barrier for completely gas-tight sealing. Reinvented classic design keeping products fresh and tasty while offering double-sided printing for enhanced shelf presentation. Designed for products such as burgers and other fresh foods.
• Halopack Oven Heat-resistant cardboard tray suitable for oven-heated meals. Handles temperatures up to 220°C for 1 hour (OM7 testing) while maintaining gas-tight properties. Features extra heat-resistant film and dual-sided printing.
• Halopack DUO Double-compartment cardboard tray enabling two portions in one sustainable package. Developed via co-creation with Schmälzle Fleischwaren starting in 2016, featuring easy-separate recyclable components and full-color printing on both compartments.
• Halopack TRIO Three-cavity tray design allowing for distinct compartment sizing, created to showcase ingredients more effectively and deliver balanced, premium shelf presentation for ready-meal applications such as Itsu's three-cavity tray.
• Halopack H0419 Next-generation cardboard MAP tray and successor to the long-serving H0034 stock model. Features tighter cardboard connections and stronger seals for improved food protection, while maintaining recyclability and the less than 10% plastic composition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-95% plastic reduction compared to traditional packaging solutions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core and strategic.

• Abaris PrintingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDerrimut, Victoria, Australia. Production partner for Halopack trays in the Australian region.
• Alexir PartnershipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdenbridge, Kent, Great Britain. Key UK partner that collaborated on ITSU ready-meal packaging with innovative three-cavity trays.
• ASV PackagingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLe Mans, France. Production partner for Halopack trays in the French market.
• AptarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlanta, USA. Strategic US partner that collaborated with Landes Fresh Meats on Halopack VSP packaging for bacon products. Represents Halopack in the American market.
• Box Marche S.p.a.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorinaldo, Ancona, Italy. Production partner for Halopack trays in Italy.
• Hinojosa Packaging GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAldeamayor de S.Martín, Valladolid, Spain. Production partner for Halopack trays in Spain.
• HokuetsuregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChuo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Production partner for Halopack trays in Japan, joining the network in 2023.
• Kapelis PackagingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoropi, Athens, Greece. Production partner for Halopack trays in Greece, joining the network in 2023.
• MondiregionalTechnology or IntegrationForchheim, Germany. Strategic supplier of packaging materials for Halopack products.
• SmartpackregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuilicura, Santiago, Chile. Production partner for Halopack trays in South America, joining the network in 2020.
• Quality PackregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBonheiden, Antwerp, Belgium. Production partner for Halopack trays in Belgium.
• VilpakregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVilnius, Lithuania. Production partner for Halopack trays in Lithuania and Baltic region, joining in 2019.
• BakkavorstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood producer that collaborated with Alexir Partnership on developing the ITSU three-cavity ready-meal tray format. Worked closely on ideation to delivery within demanding timeline.
• Film Supplier (Mutual)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Halopack to develop innovative printing techniques for Maple Leaf Foods packaging. Partnership enabled visually striking solution while reducing raw material use.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with consumer and food packaging divisions including rigid paper containers and trays. Broad incumbent overlap with Halopack in sustainable food packaging.
• Amcor: Global packaging major with flexible and rigid food packaging including MAP films and trays. Broad incumbent competing for the same food-producer RFPs Halopack targets with its sustainable tray portfolio.
• Smurfit Kappa: World-leading paper-based packaging group with growing sustainable food packaging offerings (Bag-in-Box, corrugated, paperboard trays). Competes for fiber-based food packaging share and brings significantly larger scale.
• Mondi: Global paper and packaging giant that supplies Halopack and offers its own corrugated and paperboard food packaging solutions. Acts as both supplier (per Halopack partnership list) and broad incumbent competitor across fiber-based packaging.
• Aptar: Global packaging and dispensing solutions provider that is also Halopack's strategic US production partner (Atlanta). Provides broader food-contact and active packaging capabilities overlapping with Halopack's MAP/VSP formats.
• Graphic Packaging: Large paperboard packaging producer serving food and beverage customers with coated unbleached kraft and SUS fiber trays. Competes broadly with Halopack in fiber-based food packaging, especially in protein and ready-meal segments.

Direct peers

• Sealed Air: Owner of Cryovac MAP and vacuum skin packaging systems widely used for fresh meat and ready meals. Direct competitor to Halopack VSP/MAP where food producers currently use Cryovac film-based formats.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Major North American food and beverage packaging supplier with MAP trays, clamshells and vacuum skin formats for fresh proteins and ready meals. Direct competitor in the same end-use categories Halopack serves.
• Huhtamäki: Global food packaging manufacturer with a fiber-based tray and MAP portfolio serving ready meals, meats and frozen foods. Direct overlap with Halopack's paperboard tray and modified-atmosphere offering for similar enterprise food customers.
• Footprint: US-based fiber-based food packaging company producing compostable and recyclable alternatives to plastic trays and clamshells for fresh food, QSR and grocery. Closely comparable mission and product mix to Halopack's MAP/Clamshell trays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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