Boxpert sets its cap for a greater share of the sustainable lunch box and food packaging market

 



The fourth phase of the single-use plastics ban took full effect in Jamaica on January 9, 2025, prohibiting the distribution and use of plastic food containers.

Boxpert Limited is expecting to benefit from increased demand for sustainable packaging solutions to meet the needs of local businesses.

Globally, the demand for sustainable is on the upswing. The market was valued at USD 283.37 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 305.19 billion in 2025. Altogether, the sustainable packaging market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6 per cent between 2023 and 2032.

Vaughn Hutchinson, CFO of Boxpert Limited indicates that the company  has invested over significantly to secure the proper machinery and raw materials needed for production, we are now able to mass produce, manufacturing hundreds of boxes within a minute from any of our manufacturing machines. 

“The demand for eco-friendly packaging continues to be driven by consumer awareness and the need for environmentally responsible products as well as Government regulations and incentives to encourage the use of eco-friendly packaging,” the company states.

Launched officially in 2024, Boxpert is a Jamaican company specializing in the production and printing of paperboard and kraft paper packaging.


The four-year-old business, which made its official debut  after product testing carries a line of lunch boxes  in single or double comparts with designs for various usages including stew and curried goat.

Hutchinson says, “Since its inception, the company has been positioned as a key player in advancing eco-friendly alternatives, offering solutions tailored to the food service, courier, and manufacturing sectors. Sustainability has been at the core of our operations from the very beginning.

He added, "We anticipated the shift towards environmentally conscious practices and built our business model around providing high-quality, customizable packaging that supports Jamaica’s vision for a plastic-free future."

Boxpert targets businesses of all sizes who need access to locally manufactured, durable, and biodegradable packaging options.

By producing products domestically, the company reduces reliance on imports and supports local economic growth while helping businesses transition seamlessly away from plastic, the company indicates.

Jamaica's journey towards eliminating single-use plastics began in 2019, with bans on plastic bags, straws, and Styrofoam. The latest restriction marks a significant step in reducing the nation’s environmental footprint.

"We understand the challenges businesses face in adapting to new regulations, and we are here to help," Hutchinson said. "

Boxpert currently manufactures lunch containers in 1400ml,1500ml and 750ml with variations including single and double compartment.

Photo Captions: Vaughn Hutchinson, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Boxpert Limited  and Boxpert Limited 1400ml double compartment boxes in kraft and white 


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