Food Packaging Design Services
Design food packaging that combines functional performance, manufacturability and production efficiency.
Efficient Innovations supports food packaging design and development for rigid plastic packaging formats, including IC tubs and lids, connecting product design with engineering, prototyping, validation and mould development. Our approach helps translate packaging concepts into practical solutions ready for manufacturing.
Packaging Designed for Food Products
Efficient Innovations supports the design and development of rigid plastic food packaging, with experience in IC tubs and lids. Our approach connects packaging design with engineering, prototyping, validation and mould development to help create formats that are practical to manufacture and suitable for production requirements.
Concept → Design & Engineering → Prototype → Validation → Mould Development → Production
Our Food Packaging Design Capabilities
Efficient Innovations combines packaging design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing expertise to support food packaging development from concept through production. Our Food & Water category includes IC tubs and lids, supported by broader product development capabilities.
Structural Packaging Design
Develop packaging structures with attention to functionality, geometry, dimensions and manufacturability.
Container & Package Development
Support the development and refinement of rigid food packaging formats, including containers, tubs and lids.
Material Selection
Evaluate suitable plastic materials and processing considerations based on product requirements, performance and manufacturing needs. Our broader R&D capability includes material exploration and performance trials.
3D CAD & Prototyping
Develop CAD models, 2D drawings and prototypes, supported by in-house 3D printing for faster design evaluation.
Packaging Optimization
Refine packaging through design optimisation, tolerance development, validation and manufacturability assessment to improve production readiness.
Production Support
Work with mold makers, converters and product fillers to translate approved packaging designs into prototype, pilot and production moulds.
Our Food Packaging Design Process
Efficient Innovations follows a structured process that connects food packaging design with engineering, validation and manufacturing, helping move rigid packaging concepts toward production. Our capabilities include CAD, prototyping, tolerance finalisation, design validation and prototype, pilot and production mold support.
Concept & Requirements
Define the packaging concept, functional requirements, dimensions and development objectives.
Structural Design
Develop and refine the packaging structure, including containers, tubs and lids, with attention to functionality and manufacturability.
CAD & Engineering
Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, finalise dimensions and tolerances, and address key engineering requirements.
Prototyping
Create prototypes using rapid prototyping and in-house 3D printing to evaluate the design before tooling.
Testing & Validation
Use design validation, DFMEA, simulations and relevant functional testing to identify and address potential design risks.
Mould Development & Production Support
Translate the validated design into prototype, pilot and production moulds, working with mould makers and converters through the transition to manufacturing.
Concept → Structural Design → CAD & Engineering → Prototyping → Validation → Mould Development → Production
Key Considerations in Food Packaging Design
Food packaging design must balance product requirements, consumer needs and manufacturing feasibility. Efficient Innovations applies its product development, engineering, testing and tooling expertise to help develop packaging that can progress from concept to production.
Product Protection
Packaging geometry and structural design should support the required strength, functionality and protection of the packaged product.
Material Compatibility
Material selection should align with product requirements, processing conditions and packaging performance, with material behaviour considered during development.
Shelf-Life Requirements
Packaging design may need to account for the intended product life and performance requirements.
Consumer Usability
Design should consider handling, opening, closing and overall ease of use, while maintaining the required package functionality.
Transportation & Storage
Packaging geometry and structural strength should be considered in relation to handling, transportation and storage requirements to help maintain package integrity.
Sustainability
Sustainability can be incorporated through lightweighting, material reduction, recyclable structures, component reduction and refill or reuse concepts, where applicable.
Manufacturing Requirements
Designs should be developed with CAD, tolerances, manufacturability, prototyping, mould requirements and production conditions in mind so they can transition efficiently into manufacturing.
Types of Food Packaging We Design
Efficient Innovations supports the design and development of rigid and flexible plastic packaging formats, with experience in food packaging such as IC tubs and lids, alongside broader packaging development and flexible pouch filling applications.
Rigid Containers & Tubs: Design and development of rigid plastic containers, including IC tubs and lids, with focus on structural performance, manufacturability and production requirements.
Trays: Packaging concepts and rigid formats can be developed with consideration for geometry, material behaviour, manufacturability and tooling requirements.
Bottles: Rigid plastic bottle concepts can be supported through product design, CAD development, prototyping, validation and manufacturing considerations.
Pouches & Sachets: Efficient Innovations has experience with flexible pouch filling machine validation, including liquid and powder sachet applications.
Flexible Packaging: Support extends to flexible packaging development considerations and pouch filling machine validation, connecting packaging requirements with production and filling processes.
Food Packaging for Different Product Categories
Efficient Innovations supports food packaging design and development across diverse product applications, with a focus on rigid plastic packaging formats and manufacturing feasibility. Our experience includes packaging for dairy products, spreads, condiments, seasonings and other food applications.
Dairy & Chilled Food Packaging
Development of tubs, containers and lids for dairy and chilled food products, with consideration for structural integrity, functionality and manufacturability.
Spreads & Margarine Packaging
Rigid plastic packaging solutions for spreads and margarine, combining practical pack design with engineering and tooling considerations.
Sauces & Condiment Packaging
Packaging development for sauces, condiments and similar food products, with attention to usability, packaging performance and production requirements.
Seasonings & Food Ingredient Packaging
Support for packaging used for seasonings, flavouring products and other food ingredients, with a focus on suitable packaging formats and manufacturability.
Food & Water Packaging
Experience across the broader Food & Water category, supported by capabilities in product development, engineering, tooling and production support.
Why Choose Efficient Innovations?
Efficient Innovations brings together food packaging design, plastics engineering, prototyping, validation and mould development to help move packaging concepts from development to manufacturing. Our multidisciplinary approach combines technical expertise with practical manufacturing understanding, supporting projects through critical stages of the product lifecycle.
Plastic & Packaging Expertise: With 30+ years of experience in the plastics industry, Efficient Innovations brings practical expertise in plastic packaging development, materials, processes and manufacturing requirements.
End-to-End Development Support: From concept development and CAD to prototyping, validation, mould development and production support, we provide technical support across key stages of the packaging development lifecycle.
Engineering-Led Approach: Our capabilities in CAD, design for manufacturing, DFMEA/PFMEA, mould-flow analysis, prototyping and functional validation help assess packaging designs for both performance and manufacturability.
Global Project Experience: Our team of experienced consultants works globally, both on-site and off-site, supporting clients, tool makers and converters across international projects.
Tailored Technical Support: We understand that every packaging project has different requirements. Our advisory and project management services are tailored to the specific technical and manufacturing needs of each client.
Clients We Work With
We collaborate with forward-thinking clients across industries.
Together, we turn ideas into measurable results.
Food packaging design is the process of developing packaging that protects the product, supports usability, meets material and manufacturing requirements, and aligns with product and market needs. It involves decisions around packaging structure, dimensions, materials, functionality and production feasibility.
Key considerations include product protection, material compatibility, shelf-life requirements, usability, transportation and storage, sustainability, and manufacturability. Effective food packaging design balances these requirements rather than optimizing for a single factor.
A typical process involves concept development, structural design, CAD and engineering, prototyping, testing and validation, followed by mould development and production support. This approach helps identify design and manufacturing issues before commercial production.
Efficient Innovations supports rigid plastic containers, tubs and lids, along with flexible packaging applications such as pouches and sachets. Our experience includes food and water packaging and IC tubs and lids, while our broader capabilities include flexible pouch filling machine validation.
Material selection should consider the food product, required protection, processing conditions, packaging performance, sustainability goals and manufacturing process. The right material is one that meets the product requirements while remaining practical for consistent production.