Pakio Packaging Proudly Ranks #20 in the AFR Fast Starters 2026
A proud milestone for our team, our customers and our journey as one of Australia's fastest-growing businesses.
We are incredibly proud to announce that Pakio Packaging has been ranked #20 in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) Fast Starters 2026 list, recognising some of Australia's fastest-growing young businesses.
For everyone at Pakio, this is more than an award or a position on a prestigious national list. It is recognition of the hard work, determination, ambition and commitment that have helped us build a growing Australian business.
From our early beginnings to becoming a rapidly expanding supplier of hospitality packaging, catering supplies, cleaning products and business essentials, our journey has been driven by one clear ambition: to make purchasing packaging and everyday business supplies easier, more affordable and more convenient for Australian businesses.
Being recognised by the Australian Financial Review is an achievement we are extremely proud to share with our customers, suppliers, partners and team.
From a Small Business to a National Packaging Marketplace
Pakio was founded with a simple idea: Australian businesses deserved a better way to purchase their everyday packaging and operational supplies.
We saw an opportunity to create a business that combined competitive wholesale pricing, a broad product range, convenient online ordering and reliable customer service.
What began as a small operation has developed into a growing Australian packaging marketplace, supplying businesses across the country.
Today, Pakio serves a diverse range of customers, including cafés, restaurants, takeaway outlets, caterers, hospitality venues, retailers, offices and businesses of all sizes.
Our product range continues to expand across hospitality packaging, foodservice supplies, cleaning and hygiene products, warehouse consumables, e-commerce packaging and office essentials.
Our goal has always been to become more than just another packaging supplier. We want Pakio to be a trusted purchasing partner that helps Australian businesses operate more efficiently.
An Incredible Period of Growth
Our inclusion in the AFR Fast Starters 2026 list reflects an extraordinary period of growth for Pakio.
Over recent years, we have continued to invest in our product range, technology, warehouse operations, customer experience and distribution capabilities.
Our growth has been supported by an expanding customer base, increasing demand for our products and a commitment to making wholesale purchasing more accessible.
Through our online marketplace, customers can browse and order products at any time, request samples, access competitive pricing and arrange delivery across Australia.
Our Melbourne warehouse and showroom provide additional support for customers seeking convenient access to packaging and business supplies.
While achieving rapid growth is exciting, we believe sustainable success comes from building strong relationships, maintaining service standards and continually improving how we operate.
Ranking #20 in the AFR Fast Starters 2026 is an important milestone, but we see it as another step in a much bigger journey.
A Huge Thank You to Our Customers
We know that this achievement would not have been possible without our customers.
From independent café owners placing their first order to established businesses purchasing supplies regularly, every customer has played a part in Pakio's growth.
We are especially grateful to the many customers who have recommended Pakio to other businesses, shared their feedback and continued supporting us as we have expanded.
Your trust in our business means everything to us.
We understand that packaging and operational supplies are essential to keeping businesses running. Our responsibility is to make that process as straightforward, dependable and cost-effective as possible.
As we continue growing, our commitment to our customers remains unchanged.
We will continue working to provide competitive pricing, an extensive product range, reliable service and a better overall purchasing experience.
Recognition for Our Team and Partners
Behind every growing business is a team of people who make things happen.
This recognition belongs to everyone who has contributed to Pakio's journey, from our founders and warehouse team to our customer service staff, suppliers, logistics partners and business supporters.
Building a rapidly growing business requires long hours, persistence, flexibility and a willingness to solve problems every day.
There have been challenges along the way, but each has helped us learn, improve and become a stronger business.
We are proud of the culture we are building and grateful to work alongside people who share our ambition for Pakio's future.
We also recognise the contribution of our suppliers and business partners, whose support has helped us expand our range, improve our operations and serve more customers throughout Australia.
Continuing to Invest in the Future
Although we are celebrating this achievement, our focus remains firmly on the future.
We believe there is a significant opportunity to transform how Australian businesses purchase packaging, hospitality supplies and everyday operational essentials.
Our plans include expanding our product range, strengthening our distribution network, improving our digital shopping experience and developing new ways to make purchasing easier for our customers.
We are also continuing to build our own product brands and explore opportunities to bring innovative, practical and competitively priced solutions to the Australian market.
As Pakio grows, we want to maintain the responsiveness, personal service and entrepreneurial approach that helped us get started.
Our ambition is to build a business that customers can rely on for years to come.
Proud of How Far We Have Come — Excited About What Comes Next
Being named #20 in the AFR Fast Starters 2026 is a moment we will remember.
It is an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come, acknowledge the people who helped us get here and celebrate what a growing Australian business can achieve.
But most importantly, it motivates us to keep moving forward.
We are proud of our progress, grateful for the support we have received and excited about the opportunities ahead.
To our customers, team members, suppliers and partners: thank you for being part of the Pakio story.
We look forward to continuing this journey together.
From all of us at Pakio Packaging — thank you.
Pakio Packaging – Australia's Hospitality Marketplace.
Discover our growing range of hospitality packaging, catering supplies and business essentials at www.pakio.com.au.