StePac

What StePac does

StePac (operating as StePacPPC) is an Israeli-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1992 that develops proprietary modified atmosphere (MA) and modified humidity (MH) polymer films to extend the shelf life of fresh produce during storage and long-distance transportation. Headquartered in Israel and operating as part of the PPC Flex corporate family, the company serves fresh produce growers, exporters, and produce companies across markets including North America, Europe, Ecuador, Mexico, and Singapore.

The company's core technology centers on patented films that regulate O₂ and CO₂ gas composition and moisture levels, with precision laser micro-perforation used to tune conditions to specific produce types. The product portfolio spans four core lines — Xtend® bulk liners (carton, bin, and pallet formats), Xflow™ automation-ready roll-stock films that reduce plastic use up to 40%, Xgo™ consumer-ready retail packaging (lidding films, stand-up pouches, preformed bags), and Xbloom™ packaging for fresh-cut flowers — supported by nearly 25 MA/MH film structures tailored to over 60 produce categories and a Circular™ sub-brand for recyclable, recycled-content, and compostable solutions. A new FSSC 22000 Version 6 certification (May 2026) underwrites food-safety credentials.

StePac monetizes through one-time product sales of custom-quoted packaging films under multi-year supply arrangements, sold via a direct, consultative enterprise sales motion with complimentary postharvest expert consultations. The company's primary customer segment is enterprise-scale fresh produce growers and exporters seeking to replace air freight with sea freight and reduce supply-chain waste. Recent strategic activity includes the opening of a new regional sales office in Hermosillo, Mexico (March 2026), the launch of an Xtend® film variant for dragon fruit (January 2026), and the appointment of Daniel Peña as Sales Manager, Produce Mexico.

Name

StePac

Legal name

StePacPPC

Website

https://stepac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

StePac (StePacPPC) is an Israeli-based manufacturer, founded in 1992 and part of PPC Flex, that develops proprietary modified atmosphere and humidity films (Xtend®, Xflow™, Xgo™, Xbloom™) to extend the shelf life of fresh produce for growers and exporters worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce Modified Atmosphere Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-layer Coextrusion & Barrier Structures (EVOH/PA Barrier, Tie-Layer Systems) (IMANACAJ)

Keywords

• Modified atmosphere packaging
• Fresh produce packaging films
• Shelf life extension
• Polymer film manufacturing
• Sustainable food packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Migdal Tefen

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging Films and Solutions: StePacPPC generates revenue through the sale of proprietary modified atmosphere packaging films and solutions. The company offers a broad range of products including bulk liners (Xtend®), roll-stock films (Xflow™), retail packaging (Xgo™), and cut flower packaging (Xbloom™). Products are sold in multiple formats including carton liners, bin liners, pallet shrouds, stand-up pouches, preformed bags, and lidding films. Revenue is derived from both standard product offerings and tailor-made solutions for specific produce types.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

StePac develops, manufactures, and supplies proprietary modified atmosphere (MA) and modified humidity (MH) polymer-based packaging films for the fresh produce industry. Its portfolio — Xtend® bulk liners, Xflow™ roll-stock films, Xgo™ retail packaging, Xbloom™ cut flower packaging, and the Circular™ sustainable line — provides tailor-made film structures that control O2/CO2 gas composition and moisture to extend shelf life, inhibit microbial decay, and enable sea freight over air freight for 60+ produce types.

Product overview

StePacPPC is a provider of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and modified humidity (MH) solutions for fresh produce. The company offers a portfolio of four core product lines: Xtend® Bulk Liners (carton liners, bin liners, pallet shrouds for long-term storage and ocean transport), Xflow™ Roll-Stock Films (automation-ready bulk packaging films), Xgo™ Retail Packaging (consumer-ready packaging including lidding films, stand-up pouches, preformed bags), and Xbloom™ Cut Flower Packaging (specialized bulk bags for fresh-cut flowers). The product line spans nearly 25 different MA/MH film structures tailored for more than 60 produce types including fruits, vegetables, fresh cut vegetables, and culinary herbs. The Circular™ sub-brand provides sustainable packaging options including fully recyclable, chemically recycled content, and compostable solutions. The technology combines patented modified atmosphere and modified humidity films that control gas composition and moisture levels to slow aging, inhibit microbial decay, and extend shelf life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xtend®: Bulk packaging for long-term storage and shipment, including carton liners, bin liners, and pallet shrouds for over 60 produce types.
• Xflow™
• Xgo™
• Xbloom™
• Circular™

Products and services

• Xtend® Bulk Liners Industry-leading modified atmosphere bulk packaging offering carton liners, bin liners, and pallet shrouds for over 60 produce types, designed to enable sea freight over air freight, expand storage flexibility, and deliver produce arriving fresh.
• Xflow™ Roll-Stock Films

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended shelf life beyond three weeks for dragon fruit during ocean transport, maintaining quality, color, and freshness
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PPC FlexcoreOthers · 1 January 2026StePacPPC is part of the PPC Flex family, a corporate family relationship where StePacPPC operates as a subsidiary or brand within the larger PPC Flex organization. This parent company relationship positions StePacPPC as part of 'leading the future of functional flexible packaging together.'

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Perfotec: Perfotec is a Netherlands-based specialist in modified atmosphere packaging and dynamic MAP systems for fresh produce, offering laser-perforated films and respiration-rate measurement tools. Highly comparable to StePac's Xtend®/Xflow™ MA-MH film portfolio serving fruit and vegetable packers.
• ILIP: ILIP (part of the ILIP/REPLIG group) is an Italian producer of rigid and flexible packaging for fresh produce, including MAP trays and films. Comparable as a direct peer in modified atmosphere packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables in Europe.
• Sirane: Sirane is a UK-based packaging developer with a specialized fresh-produce MAP and absorbent film portfolio, including breathable and barrier structures. Comparable as a direct peer focused on fresh-produce modified atmosphere films.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air (Cryovac): Sealed Air is a global food packaging giant whose Cryovac brand supplies MAP films, vacuum bags, and shrink films for fresh produce, meat, and seafood. Comparable as a broad incumbent in fresh-produce MAP films, though it competes across much wider end-markets.
• Amcor: Amcor is one of the world's largest flexible packaging producers with significant fresh-produce film capacity after the Berry Global merger. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering MAP and lidding films across produce, retail, and food service.
• Mondi: Mondi is a European packaging and paper group with a meaningful flexible-packaging business serving fresh produce, food, and personal care. Comparable as a broad incumbent with produce MAP films alongside paper-based sustainable alternatives.
• Constantia Flexibles: Constantia Flexibles is an Austrian-headquartered flexible packaging group with a dedicated produce and dairy film portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering MAP and lidding films for fresh-produce applications across multiple regions.
• Coveris: Coveris is a European flexible packaging manufacturer producing films and trays for fresh produce, meat, and dairy. Comparable as a broad incumbent with MAP and barrier film capabilities serving produce packers and retailers.
• Winpak: Winpak is a Canadian-based flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer serving fresh produce, meat, and dairy with MAP films and lidding. Comparable as a broad incumbent with specialty produce-packaging films in North America.
• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa is a global paper-based packaging leader that has expanded into sustainable fresh-produce packaging, including corrugated solutions with MAP liners. Comparable as a broad incumbent adjacent to StePac in the fresh-produce supply chain with growing sustainable-packaging offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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