Sustainable packaging specialist Go-Pak Group has launched a new international trading platform to simplify procurement and reduce supply chain complexity in the fast-growing global foodservice packaging sector.
The platform, branded Go-Pak International, allows customers to consolidate orders from multiple suppliers into a single shipment, combining products from Go-Pak’s own manufacturing base, its Thailand-based parent SCG Packaging, and approved third-party suppliers.
The launch comes amid strong growth in demand for foodservice packaging, driven by the continued expansion of takeaway dining, delivery platforms and quick-service restaurants. Industry forecasts suggest the global market could reach $444.9bn by 2026, underlining the scale of opportunity for integrated supply chain solutions.
Adam Anderson, group managing director at Go-Pak Group, said: “Foodservice brands are operating in a fast-moving global market where speed, flexibility and sustainability all matter. With Go-Pak International, we’re enabling customers to source packaging more efficiently by consolidating products from across our own network, SCGP and trusted third-party suppliers.
“Just as we have done with initiatives such as our closed-loop cardboard recycling solution Go-Recycle, we’re looking at the bigger picture of how packaging supply chains can evolve. By reducing complexity, improving logistics efficiency and helping cut waste across distribution, we’re supporting the industry’s transition towards a more circular future.”
Go-Pak said the new platform is designed to serve as a single procurement hub for international customers, enabling mixed-container shipments that reduce reliance on multiple suppliers, fragmented logistics chains, and separate deliveries.
Operating from facilities in Vietnam, the system allows foodservice brands to combine smaller-packaging products from different factories and suppliers into a single consolidated export shipment. The company said this approach is intended to improve efficiency while reducing administrative burden for buyers operating across multiple markets.
Karl Smith, Vietnam operations director at Go-Pak Group added: “Vietnam plays a critical role in our global supply model, allowing us to consolidate products closer to source, reduce complexity for our global customers and create a more efficient and scalable way to deliver packaging worldwide.”
For large quick-service restaurant chains, the model offers streamlined global procurement, while smaller operators are expected to benefit from simplified ordering processes and broader product access. The platform also supports bespoke branding requirements, allowing businesses to tailor packaging across different markets.
A key focus of the system is cost efficiency. By consolidating shipments, customers can reduce freight costs and improve container utilisation, potentially lowering the overall expense of international logistics. The company also argues that fewer fragmented shipments can improve predictability in supply chains that have faced disruption in recent years.
Sustainability benefits are also being highlighted. Consolidating production and shipping through Vietnam is expected to reduce the number of containers moving along global trade routes, which may, in turn, lower transport-related emissions. The approach also reduces reliance on secondary packaging materials, such as pallets, shrink wrap, and protective layers, used in multi-stage distribution networks.
Go-Pak said the platform forms part of a broader strategy to align with changing expectations in the foodservice sector, where operators are increasingly seeking scalable, cost-efficient and environmentally responsible packaging solutions.
As global demand for takeaway and delivery continues to grow, the company is positioning the platform as a way to bring greater structure and efficiency to a fragmented supply chain — one that has become increasingly complex as brands expand across multiple regions and sales channels.
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