Hot Food, Fresh Thinking: ProAmpac Heads to LUNCH! 2026

Cincinnati (SEPT. 11, 2026) – ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is bringing its latest hot food-to-go packaging innovations to LUNCH! 2026, September 16–17 at ExCeL London. At Stand L349, ProAmpac will showcase its latest fibre-based hot-hold innovations, designed to help food look its best while delivering the performance that food-to-go operations demand.

As retailers expand hot grab-and-go offerings, packaging is playing an increasingly important role in both food performance and merchandising. ProAmpac’s latest solutions are engineered for today’s hot-hold environments, where product visibility, temperature retention, moisture management, and ease of use directly influence the consumer experience.

“Consumers buy with their eyes, especially in grab-and-go environments. Our latest hot-hold innovations are designed to make food the hero while helping retailers address the operational challenges behind the counter,” said Adam Grose, executive vice president of ProAmpac. “By combining product visibility with extended hot-hold performance and efficient packaging formats, we’re helping customers create a better experience from preparation through purchase.”

Taking center stage at LUNCH! 2026 are three new additions to ProAmpac’s hot-hold portfolio:

• 6041 Hot Hold Box: A premium fibre-based format featuring a large waterfall window for enhanced on-shelf food visibility, a fog-resistant window, and a fully lined structure designed for hot and fried foods. The format has been tested to maintain food temperatures for up to four hours in hot cabinets.
• 5021 Hot Hold Carton: A flat-pack solution combining a clear waterfall window with hot-hold performance, grease resistance, and ample space for branding. Its flat format also helps optimize shipping and storage before use.
• 501 Hot HandRap™: Designed to combine product visibility with easy handling and efficient in-store preparation, the new design  features a locking-tab format that helps streamline wrapping while providing convenient opening for consumers.

Together, these new formats support ProAmpac’s “See It. Sell It.” approach, combining greater product visibility with extended hot-hold performance to help reduce waste and improve efficiency. The solutions are designed and assessed to meet applicable requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (EU 2025/40) and are backed by ProAmpac’s Collaboration & Innovation Center (CIC), where testing and package validation help optimize performance for real-world hot-hold environments.

Visit ProAmpac at Stand L349 to see the latest hot food-to-go innovations firsthand. To schedule a meeting or for more information about ProAmpac’s more sustainable solutions, please get in touch with [email protected] or visit ProAmpac.com.

About ProAmpac

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service, and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac’s approach to sustainability – ProActive Sustainability provides innovative, sustainable, flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by PPC, along with management and co-investors. For more information, visit ProAmpac.com.

About PPC

ProAmpac is a member of PPC, a family-oriented investment firm that specializes in partnering with family-, founder-, and management-owned companies in targeted subsectors of the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated investor base, which is anchored by family investors, allows for aligned decision-making, flexible transaction structures, and a focus on achieving long-term business objectives. For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.