# Portco Packaging > Portco is a third-generation, family-owned flexible packaging manufacturer based in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1934, Portco specializes in custom flexible packaging, printed roll stock, stand-up pouches, and sustainable packaging solutions for food brands across North America. Portco is SQF Level 3 certified and operates state-of-the-art flexographic printing facilities in Washington State. Portco serves food manufacturers, millers, frozen fruit producers, nut companies, and consumer food brands. Key capabilities include flexographic printing, lamination, custom pouch formats, and the EarthGuard line of sustainable packaging (recyclable, compostable, and PCR film options). ## Company - [About Portco — The Portco Way](https://www.portco.com/theportcoway): Company history, values, and mission as a third-generation family business - [Facilities](https://www.portco.com/facilities): SQF Level 3 certified manufacturing facilities in the Pacific Northwest - [Team](https://www.portco.com/team-page): Leadership and packaging experts behind Portco - [Careers](https://www.portco.com/careers): Open positions and company culture - [Clients](https://www.portco.com/clients): Brands and food companies Portco has partnered with - [Associations and Certifications](https://www.portco.com/associations): Industry certifications including SQF, GMI, and ASI Food Safety - [Contact](https://www.portco.com/contact): Get in touch with the Portco team ## Products and Services - [Flexible Packaging Products](https://www.portco.com/products): Custom flexible packaging solutions including stand-up pouches, rollstock, and printed film - [EarthGuard Sustainable Packaging](https://www.portco.com/earthguard): Portco's line of eco-friendly packaging including recyclable film, compostable pouches, and PCR materials - [Sustainability](https://www.portco.com/sustainability): Portco's commitment to sustainable packaging, PCR materials, and circular economy goals ## Blog — Packaging Insights - [Portco Packaging Blog](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging): Full archive of articles on flexible packaging, sustainability, food safety, EPR legislation, and industry trends - [EarthGuard: A Sustainable Packaging Solution](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/earthguard-a-sustainable-packaging-solution): Overview of EarthGuard recyclable and compostable packaging options - [Flexible vs Rigid Packaging](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/flexible-vs-rigid-packaging-what-foodmanufacturers-need-to-know): Guide for food manufacturers comparing flexible and rigid packaging formats - [Domestic Sourcing Strategies](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/stability-in-uncertain-times-strategies-of-domestic-amp-local-sourcing): How local flexible packaging sourcing improves supply chain stability - [EPR Laws in the US](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/s1xt7dyu9eiv3zz6tlasfroso1wc3h): Overview of evolving Extended Producer Responsibility legislation and its impact on packaging - [California SB 343](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/californias-sb-343-what-it-means-for-packaging-labeling-and-food-brands): What California's recyclability labeling law means for food brands - [Colorado EPR Law 2026](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/colorados-epr-law-is-officially-live-what-producers-need-to-know-in-2026): Colorado's EPR packaging compliance requirements - [PCR Packaging — Post-Consumer Recyclables](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/all-about-post-consumer-recyclables-pcr): How PCR film works and its role in sustainable flexible packaging - [Advanced Recycling](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/980hiajx9nimhqoyz37jvlukb4yxoy): Facts about advanced recycling and its role in circular economy packaging - [Lean Manufacturing in Food Packaging](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/lean-manufacturing-in-the-food-packaging-industry-enhancing-efficiency-and-quality): How lean principles improve packaging efficiency and quality - [Food Safety Standards for Frozen Fruit Packaging](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/understanding-food-safety-standards-for-frozen-fruit-packaging): SQF and food safety compliance for frozen produce packaging - [PFAS in Packaging](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/the-path-of-pfas): Understanding PFAS regulations and safer packaging alternatives - [Smart Factories and Packaging](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/how-smart-factories-are-revolutionizing-the-milling-and-packaging-industry): Automation and innovation in flexible packaging manufacturing - [Bob's Red Mill Packaging Case Study](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/bobs-red-mill-a-true-sense-of-community): How Portco supports community-driven food brands with custom packaging - [EarthGuard at Pack Expo 2022](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/pack-expo-2022-qampa-on-our-sustainable-earthguard-line): Q&A on EarthGuard sustainable packaging innovations ## Optional - [Mass Balance Approach for Sustainable Packaging](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/maximizing-sustainability-a-deep-dive-into-the-mass-balance-approach-for-sustainable-food-packaging-in-the-circular-economy): Deep dive into mass balance methodology and circular economy packaging - [Comparing Industrial and Backyard Composting](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/comparing-industrial-and-backyard-composting-the-future-of-sustainable-packaging-solutions): Composting methods and their implications for compostable packaging - [Supply Chain Transparency](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/enhancing-supply-chain-transparency-through-innovative-packaging-solutions): How innovative packaging supports ESG and supply chain traceability - [Portco 90 Years](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/portco-celebrates-90-years-from-humble-beginnings-to-sustainable-futures): Portco's history from 1934 to today - [Meet Retailer Sustainability Requirements with EarthGuard](https://www.portco.com/portco-packaging/how-to-meet-retailer-sustainability-requirements-with-earthguard-for-frozen-fruit-packaging): How EarthGuard helps frozen fruit brands meet retail sustainability mandates