{"id":2653,"date":"2016-05-05T07:12:22","date_gmt":"2016-05-05T07:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-404703-1946962.cloudwaysapps.com.php72-35.phx1-2.websitetestlink.com\/?p=2653"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:54:24","slug":"seafood-packaging-polycoated-paperboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-resources\/industry-articles\/seafood-packaging-polycoated-paperboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Polycoated Paperboard Cartons for Seafood Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>    <!-- NETPAK BLOG --><br \/>\n<!-- Topic: Seafood packaging and polycoated paperboard folding cartons --><br \/>\n<!-- English version using current Netpak npk-* article framework with sources, links, CTA and related resources -->\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800&#038;display=swap\" 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.npk-card__body{padding:24px}.npk-related-card .npk-card__body h3{font-size:20px}}@media(max-width:700px){.npk-wrap{padding:0 18px}.npk-card,.npk-panel,.npk-band,.npk-cta{padding:24px}}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"npk-seafood\">\n<!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\" style=\"padding-top:96px;\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Seafood Packaging<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"npk-title\">\n          Polycoated paperboard cartons for seafood packaging<br \/>\n        <\/h1>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n          Seafood packaging has to support moisture resistance, cold-chain handling, food-contact review, product trust and strong retail presentation. For frozen and chilled seafood programs, polycoated paperboard can be an appealing folding carton option when the substrate, coating, structure, print and documentation are specified correctly.\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-pill-row\" aria-label=\"Seafood packaging priorities\">\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Moisture resistance<\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Cold-chain handling<\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Food-contact review<\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Retail shelf trust<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-panel\">\n<h3>Seafood cartons need more than strong graphics<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Moisture, temperature, handling, odour, grease, condensation and regulatory expectations can all affect the packaging decision. The carton has to fit the product and the cold-chain path before it can support the brand.\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\"npk-panel__list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Match board and coating to frozen or chilled conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Confirm food-contact, barrier and customer documentation requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Plan print, structure, glue, packing and logistics together.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band npk-image-band--photo\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/seafood-packaging.jpg\"\n            alt=\"Polycoated paperboard seafood packaging for frozen and chilled products\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            Seafood packaging should connect moisture resistance, cold-chain performance, retail trust and strong print presentation.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Frozen and Chilled Products<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">The carton needs to protect the product and communicate freshness<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            Seafood is highly trust-driven. The package should help shoppers understand the product, format, storage condition, serving use, brand quality and handling instructions while supporting the practical demands of frozen or chilled distribution.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<hr class=\"npk-rule\">\n<!-- SEAFOOD PACKAGING CONTEXT --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Packaging Context<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Seafood packaging changes by product form, temperature and retail channel<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Seafood packaging can include insulated shipping boxes, bags, pouches, trays, liners, sleeves and printed paperboard cartons. A folding carton is usually part of a broader packaging system, especially for frozen, chilled or value-added seafood.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">1. Product form<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fresh, frozen, chilled or processed<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Fillets, portions, breaded seafood, prepared meals, shellfish and value-added seafood each create different protection and display needs.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">2. Temperature<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Cold-chain exposure<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Frozen and chilled products require packaging choices that account for storage, transit, condensation, handling and retail freezer or cooler conditions.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">3. Moisture<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Water and condensation risk<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Seafood packaging often faces wet or damp conditions, making coating selection, glue performance and board durability central to the carton specification.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">4. Trust<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Freshness and clarity<\/h3>\n<p>\n          The carton should communicate product type, storage condition, preparation method, origin, claims and handling instructions clearly.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- FOOD SAFETY AND COLD CHAIN --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Food Safety and Handling<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">The cold-chain path should drive the packaging specification<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\n<p>\n            The FDA\u2019s fish and fishery products guidance focuses on hazards and controls for seafood products, which reinforces the need to treat packaging, handling and temperature control as part of the same food-safety system.<sup><a href=\"#ref-1\">1<\/a><\/sup>\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            Codex guidance for fish and fishery products applies to handling, production, storage, distribution, export, import and sale of fish and fishery products. That broad scope is relevant because seafood packaging may be exposed to multiple handling environments before it reaches the shopper.<sup><a href=\"#ref-2\">2<\/a><\/sup>\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            For packaging teams, the question is not only whether the carton looks good. The carton has to fit the storage condition, distribution route, product sensitivity, primary pack, barrier requirements and retailer expectations.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-band npk-band--green\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\">\n          Seafood carton planning should confirm<br \/>\n        <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">1<\/span><span>Frozen, chilled or ambient storage conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">2<\/span><span>Primary pack, liner, coating, barrier and direct-contact scenario.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">3<\/span><span>Moisture, condensation, grease, odour and abrasion exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">4<\/span><span>Distribution route, retail freezer or cooler conditions and case-pack format.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">5<\/span><span>Food-contact documentation, customer specifications and quality requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/img_congele.webp\"\n            alt=\"Frozen food carton packaging for cold-chain handling\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            Frozen and chilled seafood cartons should be specified around storage temperature, moisture exposure, handling and retail presentation.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Cold-Chain Fit<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">Moisture resistance must be evaluated with the whole package<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            A polycoated carton can help improve moisture resistance, but the full package still needs review. The primary pack, coating side, carton structure, glue areas, fold lines, storage time and handling conditions all affect performance.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- WHY POLYCOATED PAPERBOARD --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--cream\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Polycoated Paperboard<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Polycoated paperboard can support moisture resistance and strong retail graphics<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Polycoated paperboard adds a polymer coating to paperboard to improve resistance to moisture and damp conditions. PE-coated board is commonly described as suited to wet or damp product environments because the coating improves moisture resistance.<sup><a href=\"#ref-3\">3<\/a><\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Moisture<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Better resistance in damp environments<\/h3>\n<p>\n          The coating can help the carton resist moisture exposure better than uncoated paperboard in suitable applications.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Print<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Strong shelf appearance<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Seafood cartons need appetite appeal, colour control, product clarity and a finish that supports trust in the freezer or cooler.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Structure<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Carton integrity under handling<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Structure, caliper, score quality, folds and gluing must be reviewed for cold-chain and high-moisture conditions.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Review<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Food-contact suitability<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Polycoated board must be selected with the product, primary pack, contact scenario and required documentation in mind.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Material Selection<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">Polycoated does not mean one specification fits every seafood product<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            The right substrate depends on the product format, coating requirement, board grade, print method, freezing or chilling conditions, packing method and the customer\u2019s food-contact or retailer requirements.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_carton_sbs-1.webp\"\n            alt=\"Paperboard selection for polycoated seafood folding cartons\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            Paperboard selection should be reviewed with coating, barrier needs, printing, structural performance and documentation requirements.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- PRINT AND TRUST --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Retail Presentation<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Seafood packaging needs to communicate freshness, safety and preparation confidence<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Shoppers often evaluate seafood through trust cues. The carton should help communicate product quality, origin, format, storage requirements, preparation method and brand reliability without making unsupported claims.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Clarity<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Make the product format obvious<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Fillets, portions, breaded items, shellfish, prepared seafood and value-added meals should be easy to distinguish.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Preparation<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Support consumer confidence<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Cooking instructions, storage guidance, serving cues and product imagery help reduce uncertainty at purchase.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Colour<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Use print to signal freshness<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Seafood cartons often rely on clean colour, appetizing imagery, legible type and consistent branding to support trust.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_couleurs.webp\"\n            alt=\"Colour and print control for seafood folding carton packaging\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            Seafood packaging needs strong print control so product imagery, colour and brand cues stay consistent across production runs.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Print Control<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">The coating and print surface should support the brand message<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            Polycoated paperboard can support a glossy presentation, but the finish must work with colour targets, ink system, coating, product imagery, barcode zones and retail lighting.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- FOOD CONTACT AND DOCUMENTATION --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Food-Contact Review<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Seafood packaging materials must be reviewed for suitability and documentation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\n<p>\n            In Canada, Health Canada states that the safety of materials used for food packaging is controlled under Division 23 of the Food and Drug Regulations, including a prohibition on packages that may impart harmful substances to food.<sup><a href=\"#ref-4\">4<\/a><\/sup>\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            For seafood cartons, this makes early material review important. The team should identify whether the carton is primary or secondary packaging, whether it may contact the food or primary pack, what barrier is present, what storage conditions apply and what documentation the customer requires.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            Food-contact review should include substrate, coating, ink system, varnish, adhesive, migration or setoff considerations, supplier documentation and any retailer or brand-specific specifications.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-card npk-card--dark\">\n<h3>Review before production approval<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-panel__list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Primary or secondary packaging role.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Direct or indirect food-contact scenario.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Coating, liner, primary pack or functional barrier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Ink, varnish, adhesive and setoff requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Customer, retailer and regulatory documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- STRUCTURE AND GLUING --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Structure and Conversion<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Polycoated seafood cartons need structure, glue and prepress planning<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Moisture-resistant board is only one part of the specification. The carton also needs a structure that folds correctly, glues reliably, fills efficiently, stacks properly and survives distribution.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-process\">\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">1<\/div>\n<h3>Define the format<\/h3>\n<p>Confirm carton style, dimensions, product weight, primary pack and shelf orientation.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">2<\/div>\n<h3>Select the board<\/h3>\n<p>Review grade, caliper, coating side, print surface and moisture exposure.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">3<\/div>\n<h3>Plan glue areas<\/h3>\n<p>Coating and cold-chain conditions can affect adhesive selection and glue-zone design.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">4<\/div>\n<h3>Protect scanning<\/h3>\n<p>Keep barcode zones clear of folds, seams, coating issues and excessive reflection.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">5<\/div>\n<h3>Validate packing<\/h3>\n<p>Review case pack, palletization, freezer or cooler stocking and delivery cadence.<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_dieline.webp\"\n            alt=\"Dieline planning for polycoated seafood folding cartons\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            The dieline should account for coated board, glue zones, fold stress, barcode placement, product fit and cold-chain handling.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Prepress and Structure<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">The coating decision should be built into the dieline and artwork file<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            Coating affects print appearance, glue areas, fold behaviour and surface performance. It should be planned with the dieline, artwork, barcode zones, proofing expectations and converting requirements before approval.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- QUOTE CHECKLIST --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Quote Preparation<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">What to confirm before requesting seafood packaging pricing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Seafood carton pricing depends on product format, board, coating, structure, print, finishing, documentation, volume and delivery model. A precise brief helps prevent avoidable revisions and missed performance requirements.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--2\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<div class=\"npk-card\">\n<h3>Product and performance inputs<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">1<\/span><span>Seafood type, product format, portion size and primary pack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">2<\/span><span>Frozen, chilled or other storage condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">3<\/span><span>Moisture, grease, odour, condensation and handling exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">4<\/span><span>Food-contact scenario, barrier needs and documentation requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">5<\/span><span>Target board grade, caliper, coating, liner or alternate material options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card\">\n<h3>Production and retail inputs<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">6<\/span><span>Dieline, carton style, artwork status and barcode placement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">7<\/span><span>Print colours, imagery, varnish, coating and enhanced finishing needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">8<\/span><span>Quantity, release schedule, launch date and reorder expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">9<\/span><span>Case pack, palletization, freezer or cooler stocking and delivery model.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">10<\/span><span>Retailer, private label, quality and certification requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- NETPAK SUPPORT --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Netpak Capabilities<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Netpak supports seafood folding carton programs from structure to delivery<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\n<p>\n            Netpak supports custom folding carton packaging with structural design, prepress, offset printing, enhanced finishing, quality systems, warehousing and logistics. For seafood packaging, those capabilities help connect product protection with retail presentation and production control.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            Polycoated paperboard can be evaluated with the product\u2019s cold-chain requirements, board grade, coating, print surface, glue areas, primary pack, food-contact documentation, case pack and delivery schedule.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            The goal is a seafood carton that looks credible on shelf, resists the expected environment, supports the brand and runs consistently through production and distribution.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-band npk-band--green\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\">\n          Netpak can help review<br \/>\n        <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">1<\/span><span>Polycoated board and alternate substrate options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">2<\/span><span>Structure, dieline, glue areas and carton fit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">3<\/span><span>Print quality, colour, coating and retail presentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">4<\/span><span>Quality documentation, warehousing, release planning and logistics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-cta\">\n<h2>Request a seafood folding carton packaging review<\/h2>\n<p>\n        Send Netpak your seafood product format, storage condition, primary pack, moisture exposure, board preference, coating needs, food-contact requirements, dieline, artwork status, production quantity, launch timing and delivery model. Netpak can help evaluate polycoated paperboard, structure, print, finishing, quality systems, warehousing and logistics before production.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-actions\">\n        <a class=\"npk-btn npk-btn--primary\" href=\"\/en\/request-a-quote\/\">Request a packaging review<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"npk-btn npk-btn--outline\" href=\"mailto:sales@netpak.com\">Email sales@netpak.com<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- RELATED RESOURCES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Related Resources<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Continue planning seafood and frozen food carton packaging<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Use these resources to connect seafood packaging requirements to carton structure, paperboard selection, prepress, print quality and certification review.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--4 npk-related-grid\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n      <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/products\/folding-cartons\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_carton_fbb-1.webp\"\n            alt=\"Folding carton packaging for seafood and frozen food applications\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"600\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Products<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Custom folding cartons<\/h3>\n<p>Plan paperboard, structure, printing, finishing, warehousing and logistics.<\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Open product page<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><br \/>\n      <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-services\/structure-prepress\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_dieline.webp\"\n            alt=\"Structure and prepress for seafood folding cartons\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"600\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Prepress<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Structure and prepress<\/h3>\n<p>Align dielines, artwork, barcode zones, glue areas, coating and production readiness.<\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Open service page<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><br \/>\n      <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-resources\/industry-articles\/types-of-paperboard-folding-cartons\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_carton_sbs-1.webp\"\n            alt=\"Paperboard selection for seafood folding cartons\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"600\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Materials<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Types of paperboard<\/h3>\n<p>Compare SBS, SUS, CRB, FBB, URB and micro-flute for folding carton applications.<\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Open article<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><br \/>\n      <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-services\/quality-certifications\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/iso-9001-certification.png\"\n            alt=\"Quality and certifications for seafood folding carton packaging\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"600\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Quality<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Quality and certifications<\/h3>\n<p>Review BRCGS, ISO, FSC, PEFC, SFI, GMI-related controls, traceability and documentation.<\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Open service page<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<p>      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- REFERENCES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">References<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"npk-ref-list\">\n<li id=\"ref-1\">\n        U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration, Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/seafood-guidance-documents-regulatory-information\/fish-and-fishery-products-hazards-and-controls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/seafood-guidance-documents-regulatory-information\/fish-and-fishery-products-hazards-and-controls<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-2\">\n        FAO \/ Codex Alimentarius, Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/4\/a1553e\/a1553e00.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fao.org\/4\/a1553e\/a1553e00.pdf<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-3\">\n        Smurfit Kappa, PE-Coated Solid Board Packaging Board.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smurfitkappa.com\/products-and-services\/solid-board\/packaging-board-pe-coated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.smurfitkappa.com\/products-and-services\/solid-board\/packaging-board-pe-coated<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-4\">\n        Health Canada, Packaging Materials.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/food-nutrition\/food-safety\/packaging-materials.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/food-nutrition\/food-safety\/packaging-materials.html<\/a>\n      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.npk-card__body{padding:24px}.npk-related-card .npk-card__body h3{font-size:20px}}@media(max-width:700px){.npk-wrap{padding:0 18px}.npk-card,.npk-panel,.npk-band,.npk-cta{padding:24px}}\\n<\\\/style>\\n<\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-seafood\\\">\\n<!-- HERO -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\" style=\\\"padding-top:96px;\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Seafood Packaging<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h1 class=\\\"npk-title\\\">\\n          Polycoated paperboard cartons for seafood packaging\\n        <\\\/h1>\\n        <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n          Seafood packaging has to support moisture resistance, cold-chain handling, food-contact review, product trust and strong retail presentation. For frozen and chilled seafood programs, polycoated paperboard can be an appealing folding carton option when the substrate, coating, structure, print and documentation are specified correctly.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill-row\\\" aria-label=\\\"Seafood packaging priorities\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Moisture resistance<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Cold-chain handling<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Food-contact review<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Retail shelf trust<\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-panel\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Seafood cartons need more than strong graphics<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Moisture, temperature, handling, odour, grease, condensation and regulatory expectations can all affect the packaging decision. The carton has to fit the product and the cold-chain path before it can support the brand.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-panel__list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Match board and coating to frozen or chilled conditions.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Confirm food-contact, barrier and customer documentation requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Plan print, structure, glue, packing and logistics together.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/aside>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band npk-image-band--photo\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/11\\\/seafood-packaging.jpg\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Polycoated paperboard seafood packaging for frozen and chilled products\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            Seafood packaging should connect moisture resistance, cold-chain performance, retail trust and strong print presentation.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Frozen and Chilled Products<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">The carton needs to protect the product and communicate freshness<\\\/h2>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            Seafood is highly trust-driven. The package should help shoppers understand the product, format, storage condition, serving use, brand quality and handling instructions while supporting the practical demands of frozen or chilled distribution.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<\/p>\n<hr class=\\\"npk-rule\\\">\\n<!-- SEAFOOD PACKAGING CONTEXT -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Packaging Context<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Seafood packaging changes by product form, temperature and retail channel<\\\/h2>\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Seafood packaging can include insulated shipping boxes, bags, pouches, trays, liners, sleeves and printed paperboard cartons. A folding carton is usually part of a broader packaging system, especially for frozen, chilled or value-added seafood.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">1. Product form<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Fresh, frozen, chilled or processed<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Fillets, portions, breaded seafood, prepared meals, shellfish and value-added seafood each create different protection and display needs.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">2. Temperature<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Cold-chain exposure<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Frozen and chilled products require packaging choices that account for storage, transit, condensation, handling and retail freezer or cooler conditions.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">3. Moisture<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Water and condensation risk<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Seafood packaging often faces wet or damp conditions, making coating selection, glue performance and board durability central to the carton specification.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">4. Trust<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Freshness and clarity<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          The carton should communicate product type, storage condition, preparation method, origin, claims and handling instructions clearly.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<!-- FOOD SAFETY AND COLD CHAIN -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Food Safety and Handling<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">The cold-chain path should drive the packaging specification<\\\/h2>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:18px;\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            The FDA\\u2019s fish and fishery products guidance focuses on hazards and controls for seafood products, which reinforces the need to treat packaging, handling and temperature control as part of the same food-safety system.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-1\\\">1<\\\/a><\\\/sup>\\n          <\\\/p>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Codex guidance for fish and fishery products applies to handling, production, storage, distribution, export, import and sale of fish and fishery products. That broad scope is relevant because seafood packaging may be exposed to multiple handling environments before it reaches the shopper.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-2\\\">2<\\\/a><\\\/sup>\\n          <\\\/p>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            For packaging teams, the question is not only whether the carton looks good. The carton has to fit the storage condition, distribution route, product sensitivity, primary pack, barrier requirements and retailer expectations.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-band npk-band--green\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3 style=\\\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\\\">\\n          Seafood carton planning should confirm\\n        <\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">1<\\\/span><span>Frozen, chilled or ambient storage conditions.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">2<\\\/span><span>Primary pack, liner, coating, barrier and direct-contact scenario.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">3<\\\/span><span>Moisture, condensation, grease, odour and abrasion exposure.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">4<\\\/span><span>Distribution route, retail freezer or cooler conditions and case-pack format.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">5<\\\/span><span>Food-contact documentation, customer specifications and quality requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/aside>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/11\\\/img_congele.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Frozen food carton packaging for cold-chain handling\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            Frozen and chilled seafood cartons should be specified around storage temperature, moisture exposure, handling and retail presentation.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Cold-Chain Fit<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Moisture resistance must be evaluated with the whole package<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            A polycoated carton can help improve moisture resistance, but the full package still needs review. The primary pack, coating side, carton structure, glue areas, fold lines, storage time and handling conditions all affect performance.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<!-- WHY POLYCOATED PAPERBOARD -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--cream\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Polycoated Paperboard<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Polycoated paperboard can support moisture resistance and strong retail graphics<\\\/h2>\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Polycoated paperboard adds a polymer coating to paperboard to improve resistance to moisture and damp conditions. PE-coated board is commonly described as suited to wet or damp product environments because the coating improves moisture resistance.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-3\\\">3<\\\/a><\\\/sup>\\n    <\\\/p>\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Moisture<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Better resistance in damp environments<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          The coating can help the carton resist moisture exposure better than uncoated paperboard in suitable applications.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Print<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Strong shelf appearance<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Seafood cartons need appetite appeal, colour control, product clarity and a finish that supports trust in the freezer or cooler.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Structure<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Carton integrity under handling<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Structure, caliper, score quality, folds and gluing must be reviewed for cold-chain and high-moisture conditions.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Review<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Food-contact suitability<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Polycoated board must be selected with the product, primary pack, contact scenario and required documentation in mind.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Material Selection<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Polycoated does not mean one specification fits every seafood product<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            The right substrate depends on the product format, coating requirement, board grade, print method, freezing or chilling conditions, packing method and the customer\\u2019s food-contact or retailer requirements.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/img_carton_sbs-1.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Paperboard selection for polycoated seafood folding cartons\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            Paperboard selection should be reviewed with coating, barrier needs, printing, structural performance and documentation requirements.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<!-- PRINT AND TRUST -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Retail Presentation<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Seafood packaging needs to communicate freshness, safety and preparation confidence<\\\/h2>\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Shoppers often evaluate seafood through trust cues. The carton should help communicate product quality, origin, format, storage requirements, preparation method and brand reliability without making unsupported claims.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Clarity<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Make the product format obvious<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Fillets, portions, breaded items, shellfish, prepared seafood and value-added meals should be easy to distinguish.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Preparation<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Support consumer confidence<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Cooking instructions, storage guidance, serving cues and product imagery help reduce uncertainty at purchase.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Colour<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Use print to signal freshness<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Seafood cartons often rely on clean colour, appetizing imagery, legible type and consistent branding to support trust.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_couleurs.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Colour and print control for seafood folding carton packaging\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            Seafood packaging needs strong print control so product imagery, colour and brand cues stay consistent across production runs.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Print Control<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">The coating and print surface should support the brand message<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            Polycoated paperboard can support a glossy presentation, but the finish must work with colour targets, ink system, coating, product imagery, barcode zones and retail lighting.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<!-- FOOD CONTACT AND DOCUMENTATION -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Food-Contact Review<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Seafood packaging materials must be reviewed for suitability and documentation<\\\/h2>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:18px;\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            In Canada, Health Canada states that the safety of materials used for food packaging is controlled under Division 23 of the Food and Drug Regulations, including a prohibition on packages that may impart harmful substances to food.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-4\\\">4<\\\/a><\\\/sup>\\n          <\\\/p>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            For seafood cartons, this makes early material review important. The team should identify whether the carton is primary or secondary packaging, whether it may contact the food or primary pack, what barrier is present, what storage conditions apply and what documentation the customer requires.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Food-contact review should include substrate, coating, ink system, varnish, adhesive, migration or setoff considerations, supplier documentation and any retailer or brand-specific specifications.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--dark\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Review before production approval<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-panel__list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Primary or secondary packaging role.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Direct or indirect food-contact scenario.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Coating, liner, primary pack or functional barrier.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Ink, varnish, adhesive and setoff requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Customer, retailer and regulatory documentation.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/aside>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<!-- STRUCTURE AND GLUING -->\\n<br \/>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Structure and Conversion<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Polycoated seafood cartons need structure, glue and prepress planning<\\\/h2>\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Moisture-resistant board is only one part of the specification. The carton also needs a structure that folds correctly, glues reliably, fills efficiently, stacks properly and survives distribution.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-process\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">1<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Define the format<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Confirm carton style, dimensions, product weight, primary pack and shelf orientation.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">2<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Select the board<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Review grade, caliper, coating side, print surface and moisture exposure.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">3<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Plan glue areas<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Coating and cold-chain conditions can affect adhesive selection and glue-zone design.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">4<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Protect scanning<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Keep barcode zones clear of folds, seams, coating issues and excessive reflection.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">5<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Validate packing<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Review case pack, palletization, freezer or cooler stocking and delivery cadence.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_dieline.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Dieline planning for polycoated seafood folding cartons\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            The dieline should account for coated board, glue zones, fold stress, barcode placement, product fit and cold-chain handling.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Prepress and Structure<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">The coating decision should be built into the dieline and artwork file<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            Coating affects print appearance, glue areas, fold behaviour and surface performance. It should be planned with the dieline, artwork, barcode zones, proofing expectations and converting requirements before approval.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<!-- QUOTE CHECKLIST -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Quote Preparation<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">What to confirm before requesting seafood packaging pricing<\\\/h2>\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Seafood carton pricing depends on product format, board, coating, structure, print, finishing, documentation, volume and delivery model. A precise brief helps prevent avoidable revisions and missed performance requirements.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--2\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Product and performance inputs<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">1<\\\/span><span>Seafood type, product format, portion size and primary pack.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">2<\\\/span><span>Frozen, chilled or other storage condition.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">3<\\\/span><span>Moisture, grease, odour, condensation and handling exposure.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">4<\\\/span><span>Food-contact scenario, barrier needs and documentation requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">5<\\\/span><span>Target board grade, caliper, coating, liner or alternate material options.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\n<div class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Production and retail inputs<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">6<\\\/span><span>Dieline, carton style, artwork status and barcode placement.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">7<\\\/span><span>Print colours, imagery, varnish, coating and enhanced finishing needs.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">8<\\\/span><span>Quantity, release schedule, launch date and reorder expectations.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">9<\\\/span><span>Case pack, palletization, freezer or cooler stocking and delivery model.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">10<\\\/span><span>Retailer, private label, quality and certification requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<!-- NETPAK SUPPORT -->\\n<br \/>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Netpak Capabilities<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Netpak supports seafood folding carton programs from structure to delivery<\\\/h2>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:18px;\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Netpak supports custom folding carton packaging with structural design, prepress, offset printing, enhanced finishing, quality systems, warehousing and logistics. For seafood packaging, those capabilities help connect product protection with retail presentation and production control.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Polycoated paperboard can be evaluated with the product\\u2019s cold-chain requirements, board grade, coating, print surface, glue areas, primary pack, food-contact documentation, case pack and delivery schedule.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            The goal is a seafood carton that looks credible on shelf, resists the expected environment, supports the brand and runs consistently through production and distribution.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-band npk-band--green\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3 style=\\\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\\\">\\n          Netpak can help review\\n        <\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">1<\\\/span><span>Polycoated board and alternate substrate options.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">2<\\\/span><span>Structure, dieline, glue areas and carton fit.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">3<\\\/span><span>Print quality, colour, coating and retail presentation.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">4<\\\/span><span>Quality documentation, warehousing, release planning and logistics.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/aside>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<!-- CTA -->\\n<br \/>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-cta\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<h2>Request a seafood folding carton packaging review<\\\/h2>\\n      <\/p>\n<p>\\n        Send Netpak your seafood product format, storage condition, primary pack, moisture exposure, board preference, coating needs, food-contact requirements, dieline, artwork status, production quantity, launch timing and delivery model. Netpak can help evaluate polycoated paperboard, structure, print, finishing, quality systems, warehousing and logistics before production.\\n      <\\\/p>\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-actions\\\">\\n        <a class=\\\"npk-btn npk-btn--primary\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/request-a-quote\\\/\\\">Request a packaging review<\\\/a>\\n        <a class=\\\"npk-btn npk-btn--outline\\\" href=\\\"mailto:sales@netpak.com\\\">Email sales@netpak.com<\\\/a>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n<!-- RELATED RESOURCES -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Related Resources<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Continue planning seafood and frozen food carton packaging<\\\/h2>\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Use these resources to connect seafood packaging requirements to carton structure, paperboard selection, prepress, print quality and certification review.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--4 npk-related-grid\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n      <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/products\\\/folding-cartons\\\/\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/img_carton_fbb-1.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Folding carton packaging for seafood and frozen food applications\\\"\\n            width=\\\"800\\\"\\n            height=\\\"600\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n          >\\n        <\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Products<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Custom folding cartons<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>Plan paperboard, structure, printing, finishing, warehousing and logistics.<\\\/p>\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Open product page<\\\/span>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/a>\\n      <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/structure-prepress\\\/\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_dieline.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Structure and prepress for seafood folding cartons\\\"\\n            width=\\\"800\\\"\\n            height=\\\"600\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n          >\\n        <\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Prepress<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Structure and prepress<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>Align dielines, artwork, barcode zones, glue areas, coating and production readiness.<\\\/p>\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Open service page<\\\/span>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/a>\\n      <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/packaging-resources\\\/industry-articles\\\/types-of-paperboard-folding-cartons\\\/\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/img_carton_sbs-1.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Paperboard selection for seafood folding cartons\\\"\\n            width=\\\"800\\\"\\n            height=\\\"600\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n          >\\n        <\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Materials<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Types of paperboard<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>Compare SBS, SUS, CRB, FBB, URB and micro-flute for folding carton applications.<\\\/p>\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Open article<\\\/span>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/a>\\n     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