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Food Packaging in Cape Town
Food packaging suppliers serving Cape Town stock trays, tubs, wraps and bags for restaurants, bakeries and food producers across Western Cape, and many deliver weekly. Say whether you need hot, cold or frozen food packaging so quotes match your menu.
Want to know more first? Our food packaging guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.
Who buys packaging in Cape Town
Cape Town is a large port city with food, beverage, fishing, wine, cosmetics and clothing industries, and a growing group of online sellers. Industrial areas such as Epping, Montague Gardens, Paarden Eiland, Maitland and Airport Industria hold manufacturers, warehouses and many of the packaging suppliers and box makers in the region. Exporters ship fresh produce, wine and processed food through the harbour and airport, using cartons, trays, pallet wrap and strapping. Restaurants and food sellers buy takeaway containers and paper bags, while retailers and online shops use courier bags, mailers and gift boxes. Strong southeaster winds in summer and winter damp are worth bearing in mind when storing and wrapping goods.
Typical food packaging requests in the area come from:
- Online shops and ecommerce: leakproof tubs, insulated bags and sealed trays for home delivered meals and meal prep
- Restaurants, takeaways and food producers: trays, tubs, wraps and greaseproof paper for daily service and counter sales
- Shops and retail stores: pre-packed trays, deli tubs and shrink wrapped portions for supermarket shelves and cold rooms
- Factories and manufacturers: food-grade film, trays and lidding sealed on a line for packed ready meals
- Warehouses, distributors and exporters: cold chain cartons, insulated liners and sealed trays for chilled food distribution
- Farms, packhouses and nurseries: punnets, trays and sealed bags for fresh produce and farm stall goods
- Cosmetics, candles and health products: food-grade tubs and sachets for edible skincare, honey and herbal products
- Households and offices moving: clean containers and zip bags to pack pantry food before a move
Local tips for Cape Town
Most suppliers for Cape Town work from here: suppliers in Epping, Montague Gardens, Paarden Eiland and Maitland. What businesses order most: export cartons, takeaway containers, courier bags, gift boxes and pallet wrap. When you ask for quotes, ask for pallet delivery to industrial parks and loading times at the harbour.
Food Packaging usually suits restaurants, bakeries, delis, producers. Minimum order: from one sleeve or carton, custom 5,000+. Material: board, PP, PET, foil, paper, bagasse. Delivery: delivered weekly or collected. Locally: winter damp and strong summer winds: keep board dry and wrap pallets securely.
What to include in your request
- What food goes in and how hot or cold
- Size or capacity per pack
- Quantity now and per month
- Microwave, freezer or oven needs
- Delivery address and the date needed
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Delivery area: Cape Town and surrounds
Packaging suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers on our network deliver in Cape Town and surrounding areas, including Century City, Woodstock, Epping, Montague Gardens, Paarden Eiland, Claremont, Salt River. Give the suburb or industrial area so the quote can include delivery, and the date you need the stock.