Hutchinsons Packaging Specialists
Hutchinsons Packaging brings together specialist packaging expertise across fresh produce, food manufacturing, and beyond. Through our Produce Packaging and Innavisions businesses, we combine industry knowledge, practical service, and a wide product range to support customers with packaging solutions that perform every day.
Specialists in fresh produce and drinks packaging, supplying practical solutions for growers and packers across the supply chain, from field-packed formats to retail-ready presentation.
Focused on food manufacturing and prepared foods, delivering innovative, high-performance packaging solutions designed for efficiency, shelf impact, and modern production environments.
about Hutchinson’s PackaginG
Hutchinsons Packaging works primarily within the food industry, with Produce Packaging supporting the fresh produce and drinks sectors, and Innavisions serving food manufacturing customers. Alongside this core focus, our service-led approach and broad product range have helped us build a growing customer base across horticulture, manufacturing, and pet food markets.
We operate from four regional sites across the UK, including our head office and distribution centre in Marden, Kent, our Innavisions office in Worcestershire, and sites in Lincolnshire and Angus. Supported by our own delivery fleet, customer service teams, and sales specialists, we provide reliable next-day delivery and dedicated support from enquiry through to ongoing development.
1
1980
Produce Packaging Founded
Produce Packaging gets its start manufacturing wooden crates and trays, and later corrugate cases, for the produce market.
2
1995
Sale to H L Hutchinson Ltd
H L Hutchinson Ltd. acquires Produce Packaging, becoming part of the larger Hutchinsons family.
3
1998
Switch to Distribution
We sell our manufacturing sites to focus on packaging distribution model.
4
1999
New Depots
Produce Packaging opens depots in Ledbury, Wisbech and Selby.
5
2000
Innavisions Founded
Innavisions is established by Nick Wild and Paul Bagnall, sharing industry experience and a passion for packaging
6
2003
Early Partnership
Innavisions becomes the exclusive sales and development agent for Decapac and Intopack.
7
2007
New Home for Innavisions
The Innavisions team moves into our current office in Worcester as the business grows.
8
2009-2012
Growing the Range
We expand Innavisions' suppliers to include Orego and Queensbury and our product range into paperboard, thermoformed PP and rPET packaging.
9
2012
Presence in Scotland
We expand our reach to the north, opening our depot in Forfar, Angus.
10
2016
Purpose Built Depot
We combine our Wisbech and Selby depots into a new purpose-built depot in Spalding.
11
2016-2022
Strengthening the Team
We welcome Thrace Group as a supplier for Innavisions and grew the sales support team.
12
2017
Expansion in Scotland
We extend our depot in Forfar, expanding our capabilities.
13
2021
Produce Packaging Brand Refresh
The Produce Packaging brand got a refresh, as did our head office in Marden.
14
2022
Expansion in Spalding
We extended our depot in Spalding, expanding our capabilities.
15
2023
Innavisions Joins Hutchinsons
Innavisions becomes part of H L Hutchinson Ltd, joining Produce Packaging.
16
2026
New Brand Identity
Both businesses undergo a strategic rebrand, introducing a refreshed and modernised visual identity.
Hutchinsons Packaging Services: End-to-End Support
Sales
Our regional Sales Team provide personal, local support, taking time to understand your business and day-to-day requirements. Supported by our National Commercial Projects Team, we coordinate developments with buying teams and manufacturing partners to deliver practical solutions backed by wider industry insight.
Customer Services
Our dedicated Customer Service teams support customers with orders, samples, certifications, and updates from start to finish.Available by phone, email, chat, and WhatsApp, we believe in direct contact and clear communication, delivered by people who know your account.
Marketing
Our Marketing Team keeps customers informed through newsletters, trade shows, websites, and sales materials.They also support branded packaging projects, working from initial design ideas through to delivery of finished packaging.
Operations
Our Operations teams ensure safe, reliable service while meeting strict BRCGS and health and safety standards.From stores and box erecting to our branded delivery fleet, they are the face of our business and a key part of customer service.
Buying Team
Our Buying teams manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuity of supply.They oversee pricing, stock, and specifications, supporting customers with reliable sourcing and new product development.
Our business Models
We work in close partnership with both our customers and our manufacturing partners, recognising that service and collaboration are equally important on both sides. To remain responsive to changing market demands and customer needs, we offer a choice of trading models designed to provide flexibility, efficiency, and reliable support.
Each model is built to suit different supply chain requirements, ensuring customers can choose the approach that best fits their operation, while manufacturers benefit from dedicated UK-based sales, service, and administrative support.
UK Sales Agent
We represent our manufacturing partners in the UK, providing local sales and customer support while customers trade directly with the manufacturer.
Direct Order
Customers order through Hutchinsons Packaging, with goods delivered directly from the manufacturer and supply chain managed by our team.
Depot Delivery
Customers receive packaging from our UK stockholding, reducing on-site stock, improving availability, and simplifying supply.
Latest Updates and Blogs
Latest Updates and Blogs
- PP Test 2
- Innavisions Test 2
- Innavisions News Post Test For Feed
- Will it send
- Test Post
- New Delivery Notification System
- Produce Packaging Attends Key Industry Events This February
- Introducing Our Enhanced Delivery Alerts
- Produce Packaging Retains AA Grade Across All Sites in 2025 BRCGS Audits
- All Depots Retain AA Grade in 2025 BRCGS Audits
- New Linerless Labelling Technology to be Revealed at Fruit Attraction 2025
- A Distinctive Look for a Sustainable Future
- Introducing New Talent to the Hutchinsons Packaging Team