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Food Packaging

Barrier Coatings, Low-Migration Inks,
Certified Safe Cartons

Protect your food products with folding cartons engineered for safety and compliance. Netpak uses FDA and Health Canada–approved inks, barrier coatings, and sustainable board options to ensure product integrity and consumer trust.

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What We Offer

Netpak manufactures food-safe folding cartons designed for direct and indirect contact.
Our solutions integrate barrier coatings, low-migration inks, and certified substrates
to keep food products safe, fresh, and compliant.

Expert Paperboard Selection


Food-grade SBS, CRB, FBB, micro-flute

We source Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS), Coated Recycled Board (CRB), Folding Box Board (FBB), micro-flute corrugate, & more for performance, strength, and food safety requirements.

Barrier Coatings That Work


Oil & grease resistance with adhesion control

Our poly-coated paperboard options resist oil and grease.

Corona treatment ensures our coatings and inks bond securely,
delivering consistent
barrier performance.

Low-Migration Inks, Varnishes & Coatings


Water-based, odourless, contact compliant

We use water-based, odourless inks & adhesives that meet FDA & Health Canada standards for food contact.

These formulas enhance print quality & maintain recyclability.

Certified, Sustainable Practices


Chain-of-custody and quality systems

Netpak operates under FSC, SFI, & PEFC certifications. We are also BRC IOP certified & comply with ISO 9001, GMI, G7 Master, & BRC/IOP Standard 4, supporting food safety, quality control, and
traceability.

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Engineered for Your Food Packaging Challenges

We deliver board and carton solutions designed
for food packaging barriers and ink migration control.

Strength + Print Clarity

Choose unbleached kraft for durability, or SBS and FBB when high-end graphics are required. Every substrate can be finished with barrier treatments that balance visual quality with safe product protection.

Reliable Adhesion

Our corona-treated poly-coated boards maintain consistent dyne levels to ensure strong adhesion. Inks and adhesives bond securely, preventing lift or defects and guaranteeing barrier coatings perform as intended.

Food-Safe Inks & Coatings

We apply low-migration, water-based inks and coatings that meet FDA and Health Canada standards. These food-contact-safe options reduce risk, preserve print clarity, and adapt to a wide range of packaging builds.

Netpak Advantage: From Design to Delivery

  • 1

    Fast Turnaround, Stock Ready

    Netpak holds large inventories of board materials across North America. When speed matters, we deliver quickly, supported by just-in-time delivery programs.

  • 2

    Technical Expertise on Demand

    Our team supports clients through every stage, including structural design, pre-press, finishing, lamination, UV varnish, embossing, and logistics for food folding cartons.

  • 3

    Sustainability Without Compromise

    We follow zero-landfill and lean waste strategies, combining sustainable practices with competitive pricing and robust quality standards.

Why Netpak

Food-Safe by Design, Built for Compliance

Compliance first: We specify certified substrates, barrier coatings, and low-migration inks that align with FDA and Health Canada requirements. BRC IOP, ISO 9001, GMI, and G7 Master systems keep traceability tight and print quality consistent.

Engineered for contact: Direct and indirect food contact is planned into the structure. We match SBS, CRB, FBB, or micro-flute with oil and grease resistant poly-coated options, plus corona treatment for secure ink and adhesive bonding.

Ready for production: Stocked materials and JIT delivery across North America support fast timelines. Our team coordinates prepress, color, finishing, and logistics so food cartons arrive compliant and press-accurate.

Industries We Serve

Food. Beverage. Health and Beauty. Retail. Pharmaceutical. Electronics.
Each program is built around the right board, barrier needs, and retail presentation.

Food Packaging

Food

Beverage Packaging

Beverage

Health & Beauty Packaging

Health & Beauty

Pharmaceutical Packaging

Pharmaceutical

Retail & Consumer Goods Packaging

Retail

Consumer Electronics Packaging

Electronics

Ready to Secure Food Integrity with Expert Folding Cartons?

Provide your carton substrate preference (SBS, CRB, FBB), barrier requirement (oil, grease, moisture), and artwork considerations. We’ll pair you with the ideal solution.

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Sustainability and Certifications

Netpak supports fiber-based packaging and circular practices. We offer eco-certified substrates and operate under recognized standards including BRCGS Packaging, ISO 9001, FSC, PEFC, and SFI. These programs help brands meet retailer and regulatory expectations while maintaining print performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common food packaging questions.

  • Are these cartons safe for direct food contact?

    Yes. We manufacture for direct and indirect contact. We specify low-migration inks, coatings, and adhesives that align with FDA and Health Canada requirements, and we validate material choices for the intended use.

  • Which substrates do you use for food packaging?

    Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS), Coated Recycled Board (CRB), Folding Box Board (FBB), and micro-flute. Selection is matched to strength, print quality, and food-safety performance. Poly-coated options are available for oil and grease resistance.

  • How do barrier coatings improve protection?

    Barrier coatings help resist oil, grease, and moisture. We pair poly-coated boards with corona treatment so inks and adhesives bond securely, which supports consistent barrier performance through converting and use.

  • What are low-migration inks and why do they matter?

    Low-migration inks and coatings are formulated to reduce the potential transfer of substances into food. Ours are water-based and odourless to support compliance while maintaining clean colour, legibility, and brand consistency.

  • Can you support frozen, refrigerated, or warm-fill products?

    Yes. We match board and barrier choices to temperature and humidity profiles, including freezer performance, condensation exposure, and heat resistance within specified ranges. Application testing can be arranged on request.

  • Do coatings or films affect recyclability?

    Most carton boards remain recyclable with standard levels of coatings and varnish. Film lamination can change end-of-life behaviour. Share your sustainability targets and we will recommend options that align with them.

  • What do you need to prepare an accurate quote?

    Dieline or dimensions, product type, direct or indirect contact, barrier requirements, run size, board preference if known, finishing, case pack or auto-packing needs, ship-to location, and target timeline.

  • How should artwork be prepared for food-safe production?

    Provide coatings on separate spot plates, keep glue areas free of ink and varnish, and allow space for regulatory copy, nutrition, lot, and expiry codes. Use vector for small type and critical marks to protect legibility.

  • Which certifications and quality systems do you operate under?

    FSC, SFI, and PEFC chain-of-custody programs, plus BRC IOP, ISO 9001, GMI, and G7 Master. These systems support traceability, colour control, and process consistency for food packaging.

  • Can you provide samples or documentation before production?

    Yes. We can supply print proofs, drawdowns, and material data. Production samples or first-article checks can be arranged after approvals to validate print, adhesion, and barrier selections.

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