Amcor expands protein packaging capacity in one of its largest investments to date

Amcor has announced a significant expansion of its North America printing, lamination and converting capabilities for the protein market. This expansion emphasizes Amcor’s strong heritage in the meat, poultry and seafood industries and will support customers’ needs for flexible packaging.

The installation of new, state-of-the-art equipment will increase production now through the first half of 2026. This major investment, coupled with other recent investments, will improve customer service in the forming and non-forming packaging categories through the expansion and optimization of manufacturing capacity. It will also help customers to meet their sustainability goals through the conversion to more sustainable packaging solutions, advancing Amcor’s continuous commitment to expand the AmPrima® portfolio of recycle-ready materials.

Scott Fallon, global vice president and general manager of Amcor Flexibles protein division, said: This investment reflects Amcor’s long-term strategy for growth in the protein market and our continued leadership in developing the next generation of high-performance and sustainable packaging. By investing in our capacity and strengthening our network, we’re empowering our customers to grow with confidence, meet evolving market demands and lead the transition toward a more innovative and responsible future for protein packaging.

This investment demonstrates the company's continued commitment to invest in the future of protein packaging products to enhance capabilities, leverage new technologies and innovation and deliver expertise and insights to our customers.

Fallon added: We’re proud to serve as a trusted growth partner for our protein customers, helping them navigate dynamic market challenges and providing innovative, high-performance solutions that support their growth today and into the future.

This article was originally published by Amcor.