Cool Pak
Cool Pak is a North American produce packaging manufacturer and supplier of clamshells, trays, labels, top seal systems, and shelf-life extension products, serving fresh produce growers, shippers, repackers, and retailers as part of Bunzl Distribution.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersOxnard, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Cool Pak does
Cool Pak is a North American manufacturer and supplier of produce packaging solutions operating as a subsidiary of Bunzl Distribution within the Bunzl Agriculture Group. The company produces clamshells, tubs and punnets, top seal products, flexible packaging (stand-up pouches, rollstock, flow wrap), corrugated containers, labels, machinery, totes, shelf-life extension products, and ancillary packaging supplies. It also offers custom packaging design, automated packaging integration, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) services. Cool Pak serves fresh-produce growers, shippers, repackers, and retailers across the United States, Mexico (9 locations), and Canada (2 locations), with approximately 540,000 sq ft of warehousing and over 1 billion item-level trace and PTI labels produced annually.
The company's core technology stack includes proprietary APR-approved washable BOPP labels (launched 2020), post-consumer recycled content clamshells (70-100% PCR), modified atmosphere packaging with laser micro-perforation for shelf-life extension, high-speed inline printing of variable 2D barcodes for traceability, and a ruggedized Cool Pak Field Kit for in-field PTI labeling. Cool Pak is a qualified source for HarvestMark, iTrade, and ADS traceability programs, and its RPC labels are tested and recommended by IFCO and Tosca. The firm holds BPI compostable certification and APR recyclability approval, and participates in the Materials Recovery for the Future initiative.
Revenue is generated through one-time transactional product sales with repeat B2B purchase patterns from growers, shippers, repackers, and retailers, supplemented by managed VMI services, equipment sales with rental/financing options, and custom packaging on multi-year contracts. Distribution is omnichannel: direct enterprise sales via account representatives, the cool-pak.com e-commerce storefront for tail accounts, and the broader Bunzl distribution network. Pricing is per-case for standard items (e.g., $135-$255 per case for clamshells and tubs) and quote-based for custom and top-seal solutions.
Cool Pak firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cool Pak
- Legal name
- Cool Pak Produce Packaging Solutions
- Website
- https://cool-pak.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Cool Pak is a North American produce packaging manufacturer and supplier of clamshells, trays, labels, top seal systems, and shelf-life extension products, serving fresh produce growers, shippers, repackers, and retailers as part of Bunzl Distribution.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cool Pak industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Produce Packaging
- NAICS
- Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)
- SIC
- Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Thermoformed Packaging (Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods) (IMANAHAA), Fresh Produce Packaging (IMALAHAE), Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC), Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)
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Where Cool Pak is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oxnard
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices18 records
Markets served
Cool Pak business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Packaging Products Sales: Sale of produce packaging products including clamshells, tubs, trays, flexible packaging, corrugated, labels, PPE, totes, machinery, and shelf life extension products. Revenue is one-time transaction based with repeat purchase patterns from B2B customers.
- Inventory Management Services: Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solutions, logistics advantage programs, and warehouse replenishment systems for produce packaging supply chain management.
- Equipment and Machinery: Sale and financing of traysealing machines, packaging machinery, with rental and financing options for equipment and packaging supplies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Packaging Products |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom/Specialty Packaging |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Cool Pak product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cool Pak manufactures and distributes fresh-produce packaging — clamshells, tubs and punnets, top-seal trays, flexible packaging, labels, corrugated containers, totes, packaging machinery, and PPE — to growers, packers, shippers, repackers, and retailers across North America. It also provides value-added services such as inventory management, top-seal consulting, automated packaging solutions, eco-friendly packaging options, and item-level traceability tools.
Product overview
Cool Pak is a produce packaging solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products and services for the fresh produce industry. The core product lineup includes clamshells (in various sizes for berries, tomatoes, grapes), tubs and punnets, top seal products, flexible packaging (stand-up pouches, rollstock bags, flow wrap), labels with flexographic printing, corrugated solutions, machinery (tray sealers, case sealers, pallet wrappers), technology solutions (traceability and PTI), totes, packaging supplies, and shelf life extension products. These products are complemented by service offerings including custom packaging design and development, labeling and padding services, automated packaging integration, comprehensive traceability solutions (supporting over 1 billion item level trace labels annually), eco/sustainable packaging solutions, and inventory management (VMI) services. The company operates across the USA, Canada, and Mexico with multiple warehouse and distribution locations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Clamshells Rigid plastic clamshell containers used for fresh-produce retail packaging and display.
- Tubs and Punnets Rigid tubs and punnets for packing berries, tomatoes, mushrooms and other fresh produce.
- Top Seal Products Top-seal trays and films used with automated top-seal equipment for fresh-produce retail packs.
- Flexible Packaging Flexible films and bags used for produce packaging and overwrap applications.
- Labels Produce labels, including APR-approved washable labels, PLU and case labels for PTI compliance.
- Corrugated Solutions Corrugated containers, trays and cases for produce shipping and handling.
- Totes Reusable and recyclable totes for produce handling and transport.
- Shelf Life Extension Products Modified Atmosphere Packaging with laser micro-perforation and related shelf-life extension technologies for fresh produce.
- Machinery Packaging machinery and equipment (including top-seal systems) for produce packing lines.
- PPE Personal protective equipment distributed to produce and foodservice customers through the Bunzl network.
- Packaging Supplies General packaging supplies and consumables for produce operations.
- Labeling and Padding Services Inline case-coding, labeling and padding services delivered on customers' packing lines.
- Inventory Management Solutions Managed inventory services that help produce operations track and replenish packaging stock.
- Top Seal Solutions Top-seal consulting and packaging-line integration service for produce packers.
- Automated Packaging Solutions Engineered automated packaging solutions for produce packing operations.
- Custom Packaging Solutions Custom-designed packaging tailored to a customer's specific produce, brand, and retail requirements.
- Eco Packaging Solutions Sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging options for produce buyers.
- Traceability Solutions Item-level traceability tools, including the Cool Pak Field Kit, that help produce operations meet PTI requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 1 billion item level trace and PTI labels per year
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Cool Pak
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Cool Pak technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Cool Pak partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Bunzl Agriculture GroupflagshipCool Pak is a key supplier of packaging within the Bunzl Agriculture Group, leveraging the parent company's global network of manufacturing and distribution capabilities. The relationship provides access to extensive warehousing (300,000 sq ft US, 200,000 sq ft Mexico, 40,000 sq ft Canada) and logistics infrastructure.
- HarvestMarkcoreCool Pak is a qualified source for HarvestMark Item Level Traceability Programs, providing high-speed inline printing for variable 2D bar codes, serialized and encrypted codes.
- iTradecoreCool Pak is a qualified source for iTrade Item Level Traceability Programs, supporting supply chain traceability solutions.
- ADScoreCool Pak is a qualified source for ADS Item Level Traceability Programs, providing item level trace solutions for the produce industry.
- IFCOcoreIFCO, a leading RPC manufacturer, has tested and recommends Cool Pak's RPC Label for their RPC applications, specifically the poly removable label engineered for RPCs that release in wash cycle.
- ToscacoreTosca, a leading RPC manufacturer, has tested and recommends Cool Pak's RPC Label for their RPC applications, validating the washable label technology.
- Packaging Machine Manufacturers NetworkcoreCool Pak collaborates with a network of packaging machine manufacturers to provide filling, folding, wrapping, and sealing solutions. Works with top automated print and apply manufacturers for in-line PTI labeling solutions.
- Produce Marketing Association (PMA)coreActive participant and supporter of produce industry organizations. Cool Pak supports industry initiatives and standards development through organizational membership.
- United Fresh Produce AssociationcoreActive participant and supporter of produce industry organizations including United Fresh, contributing to industry standards and traceability initiatives.
- Materials Recovery for the FutureminorCool Pak participates in flexible packaging recycling initiatives with Materials Recovery for the Future, working with packaging manufacturers to increase recycling of flexible packaging.
- Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)minorCool Pak offers compostable packaging certified by BPI meeting appropriate ASTM standards for composability. Products carry the BPI symbol.
- Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)minorCool Pak is migrating clamshell labels to APR approved washable versions made of recyclable plastic, ensuring packaging can be discarded into recycling bins.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cool Pak competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Pactiv Evergreen: Large North American foodservice and food packaging manufacturer with a broad portfolio including rigid containers, clamshells, and foodservice trays. Overlaps with Cool Pak in rigid produce and foodservice packaging but operates at much larger scale across multiple end markets beyond fresh produce.
- Sonoco Products: Global diversified packaging manufacturer with rigid plastics, paperboard, and flexible packaging operations. Comparable through its rigid plastic container and tray business serving produce and foodservice, though broader in scope than Cool Pak's produce-specialized offering.
- Amcor: Global packaging giant with rigid plastics, flexible packaging, and specialty containers business. Overlaps with Cool Pak in thermoformed trays and clamshells, but operates at vastly larger scale and across many end markets beyond fresh produce.
- Berry Global: Major plastic packaging manufacturer with significant rigid container and clamshell operations serving food and produce customers. Comparable in plastic clamshell manufacturing capability, though much larger and more diversified across consumer and industrial end markets.
- Packaging Corporation of America: Large integrated corrugated and paperboard packaging manufacturer. Comparable through the corrugated/box portion of Cool Pak's portfolio, but operates at much larger scale and across broader industrial and retail end markets.
Direct peers
- Anchor Packaging: Manufacturer of rigid plastic clamshells, containers, and tamper-evident packaging serving fresh produce, foodservice, and supermarket deli operations. Closely comparable to Cool Pak in product mix (clamshells, hinged containers, foodservice trays) and target customer segments.
- IPL Plastics: Rigid plastic packaging manufacturer producing clamshells, containers, and specialty packaging for food and produce applications. Comparable to Cool Pak in thermoformed rigid containers for fresh produce and adjacent food segments.
- Lacerta Group: Thermoformed plastic packaging manufacturer specializing in custom clamshells, trays, and blister packaging for food, produce, and consumer goods. Direct competitor to Cool Pak in custom thermoformed produce packaging design and manufacturing.
- Inline Plastics Corp: Manufacturer of rigid PET and RPET clamshells and containers for fresh produce, deli, and bakery applications. Closely comparable to Cool Pak's clamshell business, with shared emphasis on recycled-content (RPET) and produce retail applications.
- Clear Lam Packaging: Specialty manufacturer of flexible and rigid plastic packaging for fresh produce, including thermoformed clamshells and rollstock film. Directly comparable to Cool Pak in produce-focused thermoformed and flexible packaging solutions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Cool Pak leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Cool Pak funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Cool Pak M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Cool Pak
What does Cool Pak do?
Cool Pak manufactures and distributes fresh-produce packaging — clamshells, tubs and punnets, top-seal trays, flexible packaging, labels, corrugated containers, totes, packaging machinery, and PPE — to growers, packers, shippers, repackers, and retailers across North America. It also provides value-added services such as inventory management, top-seal consulting, automated packaging solutions, eco-friendly packaging options, and item-level traceability tools.
Is Cool Pak a public or private company?
Cool Pak is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Cool Pak founded?
Cool Pak was founded in 2016. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Cool Pak based?
Cool Pak is headquartered in Oxnard, United States, in the North America region.
How does Cool Pak make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Packaging Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are inventory Management Services and equipment and Machinery.
Who are Cool Pak's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Pactiv Evergreen, Sonoco Products, Amcor, Berry Global and Packaging Corporation of America. Direct peers are Anchor Packaging, IPL Plastics, Lacerta Group, Inline Plastics Corp and Clear Lam Packaging.
Does Cool Pak have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cool Pak.
What industry is Cool Pak in?
Cool Pak's product category is Produce Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAEAE, Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMANAHAA, Thermoformed Packaging (Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods). Its NAICS code is 322211 and its SIC code is 2650.