What Fox Packaging does

Fox Packaging is a family-owned, vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer founded in 1962 as Kenneth Fox Supply Co. and headquartered in McAllen, Texas. The company designs and produces customized mesh, poly, and hybrid film/mesh bag solutions for the fresh produce industry (potatoes, citrus, onions, apples, avocados, berries, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens), with adjacent product lines serving bakery, firewood, and seafood/shellfish segments. Its core technology portfolio includes proprietary bag formats such as Fox Fresh Mesh, Fox Fresh Mesh Combo, Fox Stand-Up Combo, Fox Combo Ultra Shield, and Fox VertiFilm, supported by 10-color flexographic printing, PFAS-free material formulations, and in-house wicketed Leno manufacturing capabilities established through successive equipment investments (2018 printing facility, 2021 UTECO presses, 2022 Wicketed Leno lines).

The company operates through a sales-led go-to-market model targeting fresh produce packers, grower/shippers, and retailers via direct sales outreach, website-driven sample requests, and industry association participation (IFPA, WPVGA, USApple, CPMA, NOA, TPA, Western Growers). Revenue is generated from one-time sales of proprietary flexible packaging products, hardware sales of bagging and weighing equipment through its Fox Solutions division, and a smaller recurring stream from equipment parts and service. In June 2026 Fox Solutions entered a strategic partnership with Netherlands-based JASA Packaging to distribute JASA VFFS equipment in the United States, deepening the bag-plus-equipment integration model. The company is led by President Keith Fox and Executive Vice President Aaron Fox, with three generations of the Fox family actively involved in operations, and reports 251-500 employees with no disclosed external institutional investors.

Name

Fox Packaging

Legal name

Fox Solutions

Website

https://foxbag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Fox Packaging is a family-owned, vertically integrated manufacturer of mesh, poly, and hybrid flexible packaging serving fresh produce packers, grower/shippers, and retailers across the Americas, with an in-house equipment division integrating proprietary bags with VFFS automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging for Fresh Produce

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC), Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging bags
• Mesh produce packaging
• Poly mesh bags
• Fresh produce packaging
• Packaging automation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcallen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Products: Sale of proprietary flexible packaging including mesh bags, poly bags, and combination products (Fox Fresh Mesh, Fox Stand-Up Combo, Fox Combo Ultra Shield, Leno bags, VertiFilm laminates) to fresh produce growers, packers, and retailers.
2. Packaging Equipment Sales and Distribution: Sale and distribution of packaging equipment including baggers, weighers, sorters, and VFFS machines through the Fox Solutions division, including international partnerships like JASA.
3. Equipment Parts and Service: Domestic parts, service, and operational support for JASA equipment and other packaging machinery, providing recurring revenue from existing customer base.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fox Packaging manufactures customized flexible mesh and poly/mesh bag packaging for the fresh produce, bakery, firewood, and seafood industries. Its product portfolio spans proprietary bags such as Fox Fresh Mesh, Fox Stand-Up Combo, Fox Combo Ultra Shield, Leno bags, and VertiFilm laminates, complemented by Fox Solutions packaging automation equipment (baggers, weighers, VFFS machines) sold and serviced through its equipment division. The company also provides in-house high-definition flexographic printing and PFAS-free sustainable materials.

Product overview

Fox Packaging is a family-owned flexible packaging manufacturer serving the fresh produce, bakery, firewood, and seafood industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of mesh bags (Fox Fresh Mesh, Fox Fresh Mesh Combo, Leno, Fox Fresh VertiMesh, Fresh Mesh Wicketed), poly bags (Fox Poly, Fox Stand-Up Poly), hybrid bags (Fox Stand-Up Combo, Fox Combo Ultra Shield), laminated films (Fox VertiFilm), and specialty bags (Clean-up, Firewood, Shellfish, Bakery). Fox Solutions, the equipment division, provides bagging and weighing equipment including the FSDWB4 Dual Wicketed Bagger and FSDSPB Dual Linear Pouch Bagger, plus distributes JASA VFFS equipment through a strategic partnership. The company also offers high-definition flexographic printing up to 10 colors and has pioneered sustainable PFAS-free packaging solutions. Manufacturing is based in McAllen, Texas, with a history dating back to 1962.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fox VertiFilm: Laminated film band for mesh produce bags providing strength, protection, and high-definition print capabilities.
• Fox Fresh Mesh
• Fox Stand-Up Combo
• Fox Combo Ultra Shield
• Fox Fresh Mesh Combo
• Leno
• Fox Solutions

Products and services

• Fox Fresh Mesh Industry-leading mesh bag for fruit and vegetable packaging that eliminates skin-damaging indentations, extends shelf life through better airflow, and can be misted or iced without impacting the material. Available in 1 lb to 15 lbs with more than 10 colors of non-abrasive mesh and up to 10-color full bag-length print bands. For fresh produce packers, grower/shippers, and retailers.
• Fox Fresh Mesh Combo Hybrid bag combining the best features of Fox Fresh Mesh and traditional poly bag, offering the respiration benefit of mesh with enhanced branding and protection. For fresh produce packers and retailers needing visible product with branded graphics.
• Leno Bags One of Fox Packaging's original Leno bag products, lightweight breathable packaging for fresh produce like onions, potatoes, and citrus. Available in 10, 25, and 50 lbs with five mesh colors (yellow, green, red, purple, white) and wicketed or drawstring top options. For produce packers, citrus operations, and firewood/seafood verticals.
• Fox Stand-Up Combo Patented hybrid bag combining poly and mesh materials with a flat bottom for upright display and zip closure. Made with 10 vibrant mesh colors, high-graphic poly-front, and recyclable under Recycle Code #4. Ideal for single and small portion pack sizes for retailers and private-label programs.
• Fox Combo Ultra Shield Advanced potato bag with two-layer black and white poly film side that blocks nearly 100% of visible light and 90% of ultraviolet light, reducing potato greening and extending shelf life. Available with or without wickets and with draw-tape closure. For potato packers, grower/shippers, and retailers.
• Fox VertiFilm Laminated film band for mesh/net produce bags providing strength, protection, and high-definition shelf-appeal printing. Engineered for efficiency on Sorma, Daumar, Giro, and other leading packing machines, available in multiple gauges (PE 3.0-4.5, PE/PP 2.8-3.2, Mono 2.7) and substrates (PP/PE, PE/PE, PP/PP). For produce packers running automated netting lines.
• Fox Poly Wicketed poly bags for produce packaging with full print capabilities on both front and back, maximizing branding and product messaging. Available in 1 lb to 20 lbs and runs on standard poly bag filling equipment. For produce packers and retailers needing maximum-print poly packaging.
• Fresh Mesh Wicketed Pre-wicketed bags designed for automated filling systems, maximizing throughput and reducing labor costs. Available in 1/2 lb up to 25 lbs with horizontal full-color print band, runs on standard poly bag filling equipment. For high-volume produce packers and shippers.
• Fox Fresh VertiMesh Mesh bag optimized for Vertical Form Fill Seal machines with 1 lb to 6 lbs capacity and more than 10 colors of non-abrasive mesh. For produce packers running VFFS filling lines.
• Firewood Bag Grab-and-go firewood packaging using strong woven polypropylene mesh with durable aesthetic, performance, and storage benefits. Available in 10, 25, and 50 lbs sizes with four mesh colors (tangerine, yellow, purple, white). For firewood retailers needing reusable, ventilated packaging.
• Shellfish Bag Flexible packaging designed for wet or frozen shellfish, from catch to retail-ready displays. Available in 2 lbs up to 50 lbs, in yellow, green, tangerine, purple, and white colors; optimal for freezer, wet, dry, or fresh display. For seafood packers handling clams, mussels, oysters, and other shellfish.
• Bakery Packaging Bakery packaging with Kwik Lok closure options, automated flow wrap packaging, and high-quality print capabilities. For bakeries producing tortillas, bread, and baked goods needing specialized closure and display solutions.
• Fox Solutions Dual Wicketed Bagger 4 (FSDWB4) Dual wicketed bagger with touchscreen controls, dual wicket design for continuous bag loading, dual filling stations for doubled throughput, and anti-bridging product flow system. Designed for high-volume produce packaging operations. Doubles output compared to a single-wicket system for faster ROI at high volumes.
• Fox Solutions Dual Linear Pouch Bagger (FSDSPB) Pouch bagger with gentle-fill modules designed to prevent bruising in delicate produce like apples. Capable of achieving up to 12 bags per minute on 3 lb pouches. For apple packers and other produce operations requiring damage-free filling.
• JASA 400X Vertical Bagger Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) bagger from JASA, a Netherlands-based leader in weighing and packaging automation. Distributed and supported domestically by Fox Solutions under the strategic JASA partnership, enabling fully integrated packaging lines for leafy greens, fresh cut fruits, tomatoes, and other produce. For produce packers running VFFS lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fox Combo Ultra Shield bag blocks nearly 100% of visible light and 90% of ultraviolet light, reducing potato greening and extending shelf life
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JASA PackagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 June 2026Fox Solutions (equipment division of Fox Packaging) entered strategic partnership with JASA, a Netherlands-based leader in weighing and packaging automation, making Fox one of only two authorized U.S. distributors for JASA's equipment. Partnership connects JASA's VFFS equipment (260 and NXXT models) with Fox Packaging's proprietary bag formats (Vertimesh and Vertifilm), enabling full packing lines for leafy greens, fresh cut fruits, tomatoes, and other produce categories. Fox Solutions provides domestic parts, service, and operational support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Global flexible and rigid packaging leader with broad food and produce packaging exposure. Comparable to Fox in flexible plastic film/bag manufacturing and food-contact packaging compliance, but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple end markets and geographies.
• Sealed Air: Major protective and food packaging incumbent with produce-related offerings (Cryovac, etc.) and significant automation/systems integration. Comparable to Fox in food-contact flexible packaging and equipment integration, though at much greater scale and broader end-market exposure.
• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with flexible and rigid packaging serving food, produce, and consumer goods. Comparable to Fox in fresh produce and food packaging end markets, and in supplying integrated packaging plus equipment solutions, but with much broader product portfolio and global footprint.

Direct peers

• PPC Flexible Packaging: U.S.-based flexible packaging manufacturer serving food, beverage, and consumer goods with custom films, pouches, and bags. Closely comparable to Fox Packaging in product format (flexible film laminations, custom printed bags), target customer (mid-market CPG and food producers), and U.S. manufacturing footprint.
• Emerald Packaging: Specialty flexible packaging manufacturer focused on produce and food bags with custom printing capabilities. Closely comparable to Fox in product category (poly and mesh produce bags), customer base (grower/shippers), and custom flexographic printing for retail branding.
• ProAmpac: Flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in sustainable films, pouches, and bags for food, retail, and industrial markets. Direct competitor to Fox in flexible plastic packaging with overlapping focus on recyclable and PFAS-free substrates serving produce and food customers.
• Bryce Corporation: Privately held U.S. flexible packaging manufacturer producing laminated films, pouches, and roll stock for food, beverage, and consumer goods. Comparable to Fox in custom flexible plastic packaging, high-quality flexographic printing, and U.S. manufacturing serving food customers.
• Inteplast Group: U.S. integrated plastics manufacturer producing films, bags, and packaging products for food, retail, and industrial markets. Comparable to Fox in plastic bag/film manufacturing scale, U.S. production footprint, and food/produce end markets.

Emerging players

• Hood Container Corporation: U.S. paper and packaging manufacturer producing paper bags, corrugated products, and flexible packaging. Comparable to Fox in Leno-style mesh paper bag production and produce packaging end markets, particularly onions, citrus, and other commodities where paper mesh bags compete with poly mesh.

Others

• JASA Packaging Solutions: Netherlands-based weighing and packaging automation specialist and Fox Solutions' strategic equipment partner. Comparable to Fox as an ecosystem participant in the produce packaging line; JASA's VFFS equipment integrates with Fox's proprietary bag formats, making the two companies interlinked in the integrated packaging offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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