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Our Story

Backed by nearly 30 years of experience and trusted by hundreds of businesses across New Zealand.

Punchbowl Packaging is a proud family owned and operated business established in the 1990’s by Rob Craig, as part of the wider Punchbowl Group, to service primarily the kiwifruit industry packaging.

Shane Craig, the oldest son, took leadership of the business in 2007, and has seen it progress from being standalone kiwifruit packaging experts, to include a myriad of other primary industries including a huge range of fresh produce packaging, snacking concepts and meat packaging solutions.

The passionate team includes mechanical engineers and research & development experts who are dedicated to crafting new and innovative packaging and automation options for various industries. Punchbowl Packaging is now a global business, winning global awards for innovation in sustainable packaging, while still upholding the very strong values of being an NZ family business.

We are absolute on our mission to find the packaging | automation solution for you. Let our driven team of experts help you realise your packaging dream.

our team

Shane Craig

Managing Director

Aiden Sharp

Sustainable Packaging Technical Sales Manager

Kyla Duke

General Manager

Yolanda Job

Engagement Manager

Scott Milner

Service and Install Lead

Chrissy Jury

Customer Service Representative

Punchbowl Packaging is proud to be recognised globally for our innovative and sustainable solutions. Our award-winning designs, including the peel-able, sealable top seal fibre punnets, showcase our dedication to excellence in functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics. These accolades reflect our commitment to pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the packaging industry.

View Our Award https://www.punchbowlpackaging.co.nz/products/retail-packs/fibre-punnets/Winning Punnets >>>