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Salmon fish seafood packaging

Salmon Fish and Seafood Packaging

Revolutionising salmon and seafood packaging with an alternative to EPS

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Why smarter seafood packaging matters for salmon and shellfish

Discover the next generation of seafood packaging materials with innovative corrugated boxes for salmon and shellfish.

Designed to replace traditional Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), these seafood shipping cardboard boxes are plastic-free, fully recyclable, and optimised for performance throughout the supply chain. Each box is engineered to provide the right level of protection and insulation, ensuring your fish and seafood products arrive in optimal condition.

From improved storage and pallet efficiency to reduced fire risk and better processing line integration, it’s packaging for salmon and seafood that works for your business and the planet, delivering measurable value.

Features of sustainable salmon and seafood (shellfish) packaging

Water resistant

Moisture-resistant

Barrier-coated board with water-resistant varnish and webbed corners locks in moisture.

Full recyclable

Fully recyclable

Made from 100% corrugated board, widely accepted by global recycling systems with no special processing required.

EPS free

EPS-free

Eliminates 100% of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) from the supply chain.

Space saving

Space-saving

Flat-packed delivery reduces warehousing requirements and transport cost. Trials have proven up to 85% pallet reduction in flat pack and 20% in finished goods vs eps boxes.

Benefits of sustainable salmon and seafood packaging solutions

Salmon fish packaging benefits

A corrugated salmon fish packaging solution that offers an innovative alternative to EPS, engineered to deliver sustainability, strength, and efficiency.

  • - Sustainable switch: Eliminates EPS with corrugated board to meet sustainable packaging responsibility.
  • - EPR-ready: Plastic-free design simplifies Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting and costs.
  • - Compact storage: Flat-packed format for efficient storage and transportation. More units per pallet means lower logistics costs and increased storage space.
  • - Insulated protection: A thermal barrier prevents spoilage and waste for both fresh and frozen salmon.
  • - Moisture control: Moisture-locking design maintains product freshness throughout the cold chain.
  • - Easy recycling: Single-material construction simplifies recycling, meets regulatory requirements and appeals to environmentally conscious end users.

Salmon fish packaging 

How is it packed

  • Absorbant pad

    1. Box and pad

    Corrugated box assembled and absorbent pad placed inside the box
  • Salmon fillets

    2. Salmon fillets

    Salmon fillets / hogs are placed on top of the pad
  • Water ice

    3. Water ice

    Water ice is dispensed on top of the salmon
  • Lids are placed

    4. Lid placed

    Lid are placed on box and kept below 5 degrees
  • Delivered across

    5. Delivery

    Chilled box is transported via road to UK / Europe and by air to USA / China

Seafood shellfish packaging 

Seafood and shellfish packaging benefits

Plastic-free shellfish packaging replaces single-use poly boxes with a fully recyclable, water-resistant solution designed for optimal storage and shipping efficiency.

  • - Mono material: Replaces single-use poly boxes with a recyclable fibre-based alternative, supporting sustainability targets.
  • - Optimised logistics: Slim design boosts pallet yield by up to 20%, vs eps (based on packed product) reducing transport costs.
  • - Transit protection: Tested for strength and moisture resistance to keep shellfish safe in transit and minimise spoilage and waste.
  • - Space efficient: Delivered flat to alleviate storage pressures and streamline handling at packing sites, saving space, time and money.
  • - Future-proof: 100% cardboard design aligns with evolving legislation, including EPR and EU Green targets.

How is it packed

  • Box and shellfish

    1. Box and tray

    Corrugated box assembled and tray is filled with shellfish and seafood
  • Ice on cardboard tray

    2. Water and nitrogen

    300ml water added to tray and nitrogen used to freeze shellfish and seafood in 7.5 mins
  • Water spray

    3. Water spray

    Water sprayed over frozen shellfish and seafood - freezes on contact
  • Cardboard lid

    4. Lid placed

    Lids are placed on tray kept in -18 degrees
  • Delivered across

    5. Delivery

    Frozen trays are transported via road to Europe

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