Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Produce & Industry
Established in 1922, NNZ has built a legacy of innovation and adaptability in packaging solutions. We pride ourselves on reshaping our processes and products to meet evolving market demands while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability. Our expertise spans retail, transport, and industrial packaging, tailored to extend product shelf life and reduce environmental impact. With a global network of subsidiaries and partners, we deliver customised solutions that align with our clients' sustainability goals and operational needs. Our approach combines a deep understanding of packaging materials with a forward-thinking mindset, ensuring we address current challenges while anticipating future trends.Recognised for our ISO 9001 certification and BRC compliance, we uphold rigorous quality standards across all operations. Our dedication to ethical practices and long-term partnerships underscores our role as a trusted advisor in the packaging industry. From our origins in the Netherlands to our present multinational presence, NNZ remains family-owned, prioritising business integrity over personal interests. We invest in research and development, driving innovations like our #Rethink method to enhance packaging efficiency and sustainability. With over a century of experience, we continue to reshape packaging landscapes for the benefit of our customers, employees, and the planet.
Services
Retail Packaging
Transport Packaging
Industrial Packaging
Sustainable Solutions
Custom Design
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of packaging innovation and market adaptability.
- Our ISO 9001 certification ensures rigorous quality management standards.
- We provide customised solutions tailored to specific industry sustainability goals.
- Our global network spans 50+ countries with 30 owned subsidiaries.
- We pioneered the #Rethink method focusing on Reinvent, Redesign, Research, and Recycle.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- BRC
- SEDEX
Services
Retail Packaging
NNZ develops retail packaging solutions that maintain produce freshness while reducing food waste. Our offerings include aluminium trays, pulp containers, and recyclable films tailored to respiratory requirements of fruits and vegetables. By optimising packaging materials for urban and rural supply chains, we help retailers and growers meet sustainability targets without compromising product quality. Our innovations combine functionality with environmental responsibility, ensuring compliance with modern eco-standards.
Transport Packaging
We provide robust transport packaging systems for agricultural commodities, including ventilated bulk bags and jute sacks designed for potatoes, onions, and citrus fruits. Our solutions balance ventilation needs with physical protection during transit, incorporating moisture-absorbing materials and load-stabilising components. Specialised designs address temperature and humidity challenges in long-distance produce distribution, ensuring product integrity from farm to market while adhering to international shipping regulations.
Industrial Packaging
NNZ offers industrial packaging for food processing, animal feed, and chemical sectors, featuring container liners, FIBC bulk bags, and multi-wall paper sacks. Our systems safeguard product quality during storage and transportation across diverse environments. Custom configurations address specific requirements for moisture resistance, static protection, and load stability, supporting efficient handling in construction, pharmaceutical, and agricultural processing operations while maintaining compliance with industry safety standards.
Sustainable Solutions
Our sustainability initiatives encompass biodegradable materials, recyclable polymers, and resource-efficient packaging designs. We collaborate with clients to implement circular economy principles through reusable containers and reduced plastic usage strategies. Certification partnerships ensure compliance with global environmental frameworks, while lifecycle assessments help businesses quantify the ecological impact of packaging choices throughout supply chains.
Custom Design
NNZ creates bespoke packaging solutions matching specific product requirements and market conditions. Our engineers work directly with clients to develop prototypes tested under real-world logistics scenarios. From material selection to structural design, we optimise packaging performance for extended shelf life, regulatory compliance, and brand presentation, ensuring alignment with both operational needs and sustainability objectives.
Questions
What makes NNZ packaging solutions sustainable?
We focus on reducing material usage, incorporating recycled content, and developing biodegradable alternatives. Our #Rethink method prioritises environmental impact assessment in every design phase.
How do you ensure packaging maintains produce freshness?
Through material science expertise, we match packaging permeability to product respiration rates, balancing ventilation with moisture control to maximise shelf life.
Do you offer packaging for international supply chains?
Our solutions comply with global phytosanitary regulations and are engineered to withstand extended transit periods across diverse climatic conditions.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We serve fresh produce supply chains, animal feed manufacturers, chemical producers, and construction material distributors with tailored packaging systems.
How do you handle custom packaging requests?
Our team conducts detailed requirement analyses followed by prototype development and real-world testing to ensure optimal performance before production.
What quality certifications do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 quality management standards and BRCGS packaging compliance, with additional accreditations in occupational safety and ethical sourcing.
