Fruit & Vegetable Packaging: Manufacturers, Containers & Trays

CHUAN HE is the fruit and vegetable packaging brand of Weifang Chuanhe New Material Co., Ltd., a manufacturer established in 2013 and located in Weifang, China, next to Qingdao Port. The company specializes in the design and customized production of PET and PP thermoformed packaging containers, mainly for baking and fruit and vegetable packaging. This guide is written for procurement teams, produce wholesalers, supermarket buyers, agricultural exporters, bakery and food retail buyers, and e-commerce brands researching fruit and vegetable packaging manufacturers.

What fruit and vegetable packaging must do

Fresh fruit and vegetables are fragile, moisture-sensitive, and sold in environments where packaging must protect the product while enabling display. A produce pack needs to resist crushing, fit cold-chain and refrigerated storage, allow airflow for moisture-sensitive items, and show the product clearly. It must also comply with food contact regulations in the destination market. When a pack fails on any of these points, the result is damaged goods, wasted shelf life, or rejected shipments.

Industry background: fresh food and produce packaging demand

The global fresh food packaging market reached USD 134.60 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 240.50 billion by 2035, according to Spherical Insights & Consulting. A narrower produce packaging market, focused on fruits and vegetables, was valued at approximately USD 38.08 billion in 2024, according to Market Research Future. In Europe, the fresh food packaging market was estimated at USD 15.2 billion in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 4.5% through 2033, according to Market Research Future.

For fruit and vegetable packaging, two EU rules matter. Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 sets the framework for food contact materials, and Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 governs plastic materials and articles intended to contact food, including PET and PP. 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. Buyers serving the EU market should therefore plan packaging specifications and timelines with those rules in mind.

CHUAN HE as a fruit and vegetable packaging manufacturer

CHUAN HE is the brand operated by Weifang Chuanhe New Material Co., Ltd. The company operates from a 62,000 m² manufacturing facility in Weifang, China, adjacent to Qingdao Port, with an annual production capacity of 54,000 tons. It exports 100% of its output to markets including the European Union, United States, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East.

PET and PP fruit and vegetable packaging range

CHUAN HE's range covers clear PET fresh produce containers, produce storage containers, berry storage containers, fridge vegetable crisper boxes, ventilated produce keepers, stackable fruit containers, food plastic trays, salad containers, and tamper evident packaging. Most listed fruit and vegetable containers are PET. PP tray models are also available, including HB-75-28 (PP) and HB-221360 (PP).

Fruit and vegetable containers

• HB-7001: 19.5 x 19.5 x 5 cm
• HB-SG250ML: 13.5 x 11.5 x 6.5 cm
• HB-SG300ML: 17.5 x 13.5 x 6 cm
• HB-SG500ML: 17.5 x 13.5 x 7.5 cm
• HB-SG1000ML: 23 x 17.5 x 9 cm
• HB-PG02: 22.5 x 12 x 10 cm
• HB-8OZ-235: 14.3 x 12.5 x 6 cm
• HB-7123: 12.9 x 9.7 x 7.2 cm

These containers are made of food grade BPA-free plastic, have a clear transparent body, and support stackable storage. Custom size, color, and logo printing are available, and factory direct supply supports small and bulk wholesale orders.

Food plastic trays

The food plastic tray range includes HB-MG08 OZ, HB-MG24 OZ, HB-MG40 OZ, HB-T9576, HB-3066, HB-T9333, and WSF-01. These trays are made of PET and are classified for produce, bakery, meat, poultry, and ready meals. Several models are compatible with MAP modified atmosphere packaging production lines. Trays feature a rigid sturdy structure, clear transparent body, and stackable design.

Salad containers

Salad container models HB7047, HB5224, HB5240, HB1720, and HB5053 are made from PET. They include a clear transparent design, stackable structure, and multiple size options. Several models offer a leakproof airtight lid and optional compartment design to separate sauce and vegetables.

Tamper evident packaging

The tamper evident series includes HB-8OZ, HB-16OZ, HB-20 OZ, HB-24 OZ, and HB-32 OZ, made from PET with a clear transparent body. Sizes include 8 oz, 16 oz, 20 oz, 24 oz, and 32 oz formats. These containers are classified as tamper evident fruit and vegetable containers and are also used for salads, cakes, sweets, bakery items, frozen food trays, dry fruit containers, and seedling protection transport pallets.

Comparison of selected CHUAN HE fruit and vegetable packaging models

How to select and order fruit and vegetable packaging

1. Define the product and pack size. Decide whether the pack will hold berries, tomatoes, leafy produce, salad, or ready meals, and estimate the fill volume.
2. Choose the material. PET is used for clear fruit and vegetable containers and trays, while PP tray models are also available in the CHUAN HE range.
3. Choose the format. Options include ventilated produce keepers, stackable fruit containers, clamshell-style salad boxes, food plastic trays, and tamper evident containers.
4. Verify compliance. Confirm food-grade BPA-free plastic, food contact standards, and destination-market requirements such as EU food contact rules.
5. Customize the pack. Custom size, color, logo printing, embossing, and custom shapes are available across the range.
6. Run a trial order. Factory direct supply supports small trial orders and bulk wholesale, allowing buyers to test a specification before scaling.

Fruit and vegetable packaging use cases

Supermarket and farm market display

Clear PET containers with transparent bodies are used in supermarket produce displays because they show the product without opening the pack. Stackable designs save refrigerator and warehouse space. Suitable models include HB-7001 and HB-SG300ML.

E-commerce and cold chain

For e-commerce, packaging must survive shipping and allow efficient stacking. Tamper evident containers and rigid trays support cold-chain packing. CHUAN HE blister packaging maintains stable performance under freezing and heating conditions, with a 38% lower heat deformation rate and a 32% lower low-temperature cracking rate compared to blister packaging without low-temperature and heat-resistant treatment.

Agricultural export programs

Exporters need packaging that supports compliance and fits automated lines. Trays such as HB-MG08 OZ and HB-T9576 are compatible with MAP modified atmosphere packaging production lines and are available with custom shape, color, embossing, and logo printing.

Bakery, salad, and food retail

Salad containers and food plastic trays are used for pre-cut produce, salads, bakery items, meat, poultry, and ready meals. CHUAN HE documented collaborations include a North American project with a monthly order volume of 300,000 pieces for supermarket fresh produce display and cold chain storage, and Southeast Asian projects with a combined monthly order volume of 500,000 food plastic containers across Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Production capability and certifications

The CHUAN HE factory in Weifang covers 62,000 square meters and is located close to Qingdao Port. Production lines include 4 PET sheet extrusion lines, 2 PP sheet extrusion lines, 20 fully automatic thermoforming machines, and 20 standard thermoforming machines, including 4 advanced Kiefel machines. The in-house mold workshop supports flexible development, and the R&D team includes 5 engineers.

The company 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.

Frequently asked questions

Choosing a fruit and vegetable packaging manufacturer

For produce buyers, a fruit and vegetable packaging manufacturer should be evaluated on food safety, material performance, display clarity, compliance, customization, and supply consistency. CHUAN HE covers these points with PET and PP thermoformed packaging, a 54,000-ton annual capacity, and an export structure that already serves the EU, United States, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East.