Essex Board
Essex board is a highly compact board for use in furniture construction. A smooth, lightweight alternative to plywood sheets, easy to cut & shape for pelmets and more.
Keeping fruit and vegetables protected, presentable, and compliant
Fresh produce moves fast. From field to shelf, presentation and protection matter just as much as efficiency. Packaging needs to be lightweight, breathable, and strong enough to keep fruit and vegetables stable during transport, stacking, and storage. It also needs to be sustainable, helping producers and retailers meet environmental targets and consumer expectations.
Our fresh produce packaging provides a dependable solution. Made from renewable cardboard, these materials offer the strength, ventilation, and print quality needed for modern supply chains. All while being fully recyclable and compliant with food standards.
Durable cardboard solutions for fresh food packaging
Lightweight, strong, and sustainable, our boards are designed to meet the demands of high-volume packing operations and export requirements.
Reliable cardboard for growers, packers & retailers
We supply cardboard packaging that performs across every stage of the fresh supply chain from picking and grading to point-of-sale presentation.
- Formats: trays, punnets, and layer sheets supplied as sheets or die-cut blanks
- Materials: unlined kraft, PE-lined, or coated white greyboard
- Applications: fruit and vegetable trays, retail boxes, and protective layer sheets
Each board is cut and finished for food-safe use, giving produce the protection, airflow, and stability it needs.
Lightweight, strong & recyclable
Cardboard packaging for fresh produce delivers a balance of protection and sustainability:
- Prevents bruising and crushing with rigid structure and secure stacking
- Supports ventilation with open-top and perforated tray options
- Improves retail presentation for loose and packaged fruit and veg
- Reduces single-use plastics with recyclable and compostable options
- Compatible with packing automation for fast, reliable operations
Built for efficiency and consistency, these boards perform in real supply chains. Not just on paper.
Used across the fresh produce supply chain
Our cardboard packaging supports every type of fresh food business:
- Growers and packers needing sturdy trays and cartons
- Wholesalers supplying markets and retailers
- Exporters requiring ventilated, stackable cardboard packaging
- Retailers looking for recyclable branded produce boxes
We help deliver packaging that works hard, looks professional, and supports sustainability from start to shelf.
Sustainability credentials
All fresh produce packaging from Limehouse Board Mills is produced responsibly and built for circular supply chains.
- Made from renewable and recyclable fibres
- Available in FSC®-certified grades
- Supports compliance with UK Plastic Packaging Tax
- Reduces waste from single-use plastics
Our boards offer the right mix of strength, recyclability, and performance, giving fresh produce packaging a practical, sustainable edge.
Popular retail boards
We stock a huge array of standard board and we can also source bespoke board for your project. Get in contact to see how we can help you.
PE Paper / Lined Board
Used for packaging any wet or greasy product, or where a waterproof barrier is required between the product and its outside environment.
Brown Dyed Board
Brown dyed greyboard on 2 sides. Used in manufacture of board envelopes, “recycled look” cartons – printed and unprinted, art and craft work.
White lined greyboard
Uncoated white lined board with grey reverse. Used in manufacture of presentation boxes, mounting pictures and making showcards.
Displayboard
Available in 2 sided white (grey & white centre). Used principally in show card mounting and hanging displays.
Folding Boxboard
Fully coated white folding boxboard with manila back (GC2). Used mainly for high quality print and carton applications
Coated White Lined Greyboard
Used primarily in printing industry and general carton work
Kraft lined greyboard
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
2 Sided Kraft
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
Kraft Lined Greyboard – 2 Sided
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
Coated White Greyboard
This is the cheapest and most economical option in solid board. Also known simply as "greyboard"
Need reliable cardboard packaging for fruit and vegetables?
Tell us what you need, and our expert team will work with you to find the perfect solution. If it's made of cardboard then we are the people to speak to!
- Custom retail packaging tailored to your needs
- 100 per cent recyclable and FSC® certified materials
- Fast UK-wide delivery with next-day options available
Sustainable, customisable, and built for your business.
Bulk Ordering
For businesses large and small.
Eco-Aware Products
Recyclable, compostable, and food-safe.
Built to perform
Packaging that holds up and looks right.
Our commitment to sustainable packaging
Sustainable, compliant & customised cardboard Solutions
We believe packaging should protect more than just products — it should protect the planet too. That’s why we use responsibly sourced materials, meet strict industry standards, and manufacture recyclable boxes tailored to your exact needs.
- We manufacture with cardboard that is made from a minimum of 70% recycled materials.
- We are FSC certified and source our raw materials from sustainable forests.
- We conform to major retailer and industry requirements.
- We cater to all primary pack formats and packing processes.
- Our boxes are manufactured to your needs.
- Our boxes are 100% recyclable.
What our clients have to say
“In the 15 years of our companies working together, Limehouse have supplied a consistently high quality product and their friendly, knowledgeable team provide an excellent customer service. We are a demanding customer, and they always go the extra mile to ensure we receive what we want, when we want it – highly recommended!”
Keith Bradley (MD), Jute Export Ltd
What our clients have to say
“Limehouse Boardmills combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction makes them a leader in cardboard engineering. A true pleasure to work with!”
What our clients have to say
“We’ve worked with Limehouse Boardmills for years, and their craftsmanship and reliability are unmatched. Their team consistently delivers creative, cost-effective solutions tailored to our business requirements.”
What our clients have to say
“Limehouse Boardmills exceeded our expectations with their innovative cardboard solutions. Their attention to detail and commitment to sustainability made them the perfect partner for our packaging needs. Highly recommended!”
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