Fonkels
About us
At Fonkels, innovation and progressiveness are key. We develop packaging that not only impresses, but is also user-friendly for both food and non-food products. Always thinking one step ahead, we combine modern design ideas with sustainable practices. Our mission? To minimize the environmental impact of packaging. Whether you are looking for sustainable disposables, take-away solutions or unique, custom-made packaging designs, at Fonkels we use innovation for a greener future.
Products & services
GO!mealbox
The GO!Mealbox is an innovative cardboard meal container, specially developed for take-away and delivery of both hot and cold dishes. The strength of this design lies in the combination of functionality and true circularity. Thanks to its smart construction with a 100% paper inlay, the packaging is completely leak-proof without the use of plastic or coatings. This keeps the carton clean and allows it to be recycled into high-quality material after use. The structure helps meals retain heat for longer, while ventilation holes reduce condensation and preserve food quality. The GO!Mealbox is made from 100% recycled and FSC®-certified cardboard and consists of easily separable mono-materials, making recycling simple and efficient. With a nomination for the NL Packaging Awards 2023 in the Sustainability Food category, the GO!Mealbox proves that smart design, ease of use, and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Fruit & Vegetable Packaging
Fruit and vegetable packaging requires smart solutions that combine speed, freshness, and presentation. At Fonkels, we develop innovative packaging in both material and design, specifically focused on efficient production and optimal product protection. By continuously innovating in constructions and carton types, our solutions seamlessly integrate into automated lines and logistics processes. With local production in the Netherlands, we ensure flexibility, short lead times, and consistent quality, making Fonkels stand out in this dynamic product category. The Refruiter is a strong example: an innovative, sustainable strawberry packaging solution featuring a patented flexx-bottom that protects the fruit and replaces plastic.
Re-Fruiter Tray® Soft fruit punnet with lid
Delicious berries and raspberries are a real summer product. Soft fruit that explodes with flavor in your mouth. In order to package this very delicate fruit well and sustainably, we have developed an innovative soft fruit container with lid. A fruit container with a patented and unique flexx base that springs with the contents. The flexx base ensures that the soft fruit is not crushed and that any juice is collected. This makes 100% FSC® certified cardboard packaging suitable as an alternative to plastic packaging. The soft fruit containers are available in 125/150 grams and 250/300 grams. The soft fruit container is made of recycled cardboard, is 100% food safe and can be disposed of with the waste paper after use. A natural product also belongs in natural packaging, right? By using cardboard as packaging, you immediately reduce plastic waste and minimize the impact on the environment. The fruit containers are delivered ready to use and stacked, making it easy and quick to work with.
Chip ’n Dip fries bag with sauce compartment
The Chip 'n Dip fries bag is a nice cardboard fries bag with sauce compartment. Eat your fries, chips or snacks from this handy cone with separate sauce compartment. The Chip 'n Dip fries bag has a handy tear line, so that it is possible to enjoy the last fries from the bag with clean hands. The fries bag with sauce compartment is made of FSC® certified greaseproof cardboard. This material comes from renewable forests and is recyclable after use. The white interior gives the fries bags a hygienic appearance, while the kraft look on the outside ensures a more sustainable and authentic presentation. The fries bag is available in various sizes.
Easy Life PurePaper fish food packaging
PurePaper is an innovative, fully paper-based packaging solution for dry products, developed as a true alternative to plastic packaging and plastic inlays. The design combines maximum functionality with a mono-material approach. During the production process, a paper inlay is folded and glued into the structure, creating a closed inner bag without the need for additional components. The strength of PurePaper lies in its smart construction, where paper and carton are integrated into one complete packaging solution. This ensures optimal protection, ease of use, and efficient handling in practice. It is ideally suited for applications such as fish feed, seeds, and other dry products that place higher demands on packaging. Thanks to its fully plastic-free design, the packaging is easy to recycle, while its low weight and flat delivery contribute to more efficient transport and reduced CO₂ emissions. The carton remains clean, enabling high-quality recycling and supporting a truly circular material flow. With multiple international recognitions, including the European Carton Excellence Award 2024 and a Runner-Up position at the VM Packaging Awards 2025, PurePaper proves that sustainable packaging and high technical performance can go hand in hand.
Bram Ladage fries bag to go
Bram Ladage was looking for a special cone for delivering the popular Brammetje, where ease of use is very important. The result is a cone that is easy to fill, close and transport. In addition, the cone can be easily torn open, creating a placemat and making it easy to get to the last chips. The cone to go is made of FSC® certified greaseproof cardboard. This cardboard comes from sustainable forests and is recyclable after use.