We offer compostable plastic packaging designed to keep fresh produce protected and presentable.

Packaging for Food & Beverage

Food and beverage packaging must balance product protection, shelf appeal, and operational efficiency, while meeting increasing expectations around plastic reduction. Retailers, brands, and foodservice operators are under pressure to demonstrate measurable progress against sustainability targets, ESG commitments, and regulatory requirements—all without compromising product quality or line performance.

Compostable flexible packaging offers a practical, scalable solution across a variety of food and beverage applications. From bakery items and ready meals to drinks multipacks and snacks, materials can be tailored to maintain barrier performance, machinability, and shelf life, while reducing reliance on conventional plastics.

Treetop Biopak supports food and beverage businesses with a wide range of certified compostable packaging options. By selecting fit-for-purpose solutions across primary and secondary packaging, brands can integrate sustainability into their operations responsibly—aligning with waste-stream infrastructure, ESG reporting, and retailer commitments without adding complexity.

Food & Beverage Products

Bags on Roll

Wicket Bags

Shrink Film

Flow Wrap

Zipper Bag

Bread Bag

Premium Carrier Bag

Carrier Bags

Mail Bags

Bin Liners

Why Compostable Packaging Works for Food & Beverage Reducing Plastic Across Primary and Secondary Packaging

Compostable films and bags provide protection for bakery items, snacks, and pre-packed foods, while also offering solutions for secondary packaging such as shrink-wrapped drinks multipacks. These materials can reduce overall plastic use without compromising product integrity or operational efficiency.

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Supporting Carbon and ESG Goals

Compostable packaging sourced from renewable feedstocks helps food and beverage businesses demonstrate real progress on carbon reduction and ESG initiatives. It offers measurable reporting opportunities for sustainability teams and supports alignment with retailer or corporate targets.

Seamless Integration with Existing Lines

Our solutions are designed for practical deployment. Bags, flow-wrap, and shrink films can run on standard machinery, allowing businesses to trial and scale compostable packaging with minimal disruption to production and distribution operations.

Key Questions from Packaging & Sustainability Teams

Can compostable packaging handle bakery and fragile food items?

Yes. Compostable films and bags can be tailored for strength, flexibility, and moisture resistance to protect bakery, confectionery, and ready-to-eat items. Correct material selection ensures products remain intact during packing, transit, and shelf display.

Are compostable shrink films suitable for drinks multipacks?

Absolutely. Compostable shrink films are available for secondary packaging of beverage multipacks, maintaining bundle integrity while reducing plastic use. Line testing is recommended to optimise sealing and shrink performance on existing machinery.

How does the cost compare to conventional plastic packaging?

Compostable materials are typically higher in unit cost than standard plastics, but value is measured across ESG impact, plastic reduction, and retailer alignment. Pilot programmes help businesses assess commercial viability and identify the highest-impact applications.

Will compostable packaging run on my current production lines?

Most compostable films and bags are compatible with standard food and beverage packing machinery. Minor adjustments to sealing temperature or line speed may be needed, which can be validated through small-scale trials.

How can we verify compostability claims?

All Treetop Biopak materials are independently certified to recognised standards such as EN 13432. Certification covers industrial composting suitability and clearly states limitations, providing assurance for compliance reporting, ESG metrics, and retailer verification.