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Food Tray Materials Guide

2026-01-29 09:43:01
Food Tray Materials Guide

Food packaging includes food trays, with food trays being an integral part of preserving fidelity, transport safety, and presentation. Having over a decade of disposable packaging manufacturing experience, Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co. offers multiple food trays with varied manufacturing qualities. Material selection is important and balances product quality, eco-consciousness, and end-user experience. Food trays can be used in catering, retail packaging, and home settings. It is important to identify materials and their particulars to make an effective choice.

Food Tray Materials

Using a plastic food tray is one of the conveniences offered at many markets and stores. A highly reputed company which utilizes food trays is Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd. This company utilizes a number of different types of plastic, including PET, RPET, and PP. In the food trays made from the PET/RPET plastic, the food trays offer the perfect blend of moisture and oxygen barrier properties while displaying crystal clear aesthetics. For packaging food that needs to be microwaved, a food tray made from PP plastic is ideal, which has excellent resistance to heat as well as high durability. All of the above materials meet International Quality Standards, as the company carries an impressive and well-esteemed list of certifications, including, but not limited to, ISO9001, BRC, and HACCP. Plastic food trays from Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd. are made form raw materials that meet food contact safety, which is one of the many factors that make their products stand above the competition.

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Environmentally Sustainable Food Tray Materials

As environmental consciousness increases, the use of biodegradable and compostable materials for food trays is becoming ubiquitous. Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd. has food trays made with bagasse, cornstarch, PLA, CPLA, PBAT, and PBS. The bagasse food trays (made with sugarcane fiber residue), is fully biodegradable and compostable and is an environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional plastic. These food trays alternatives protect the environment while providing high quality food preservation and sturdiness. In addition to being GRS certified (which stands for Global Recycle Standard), the company strives for sustainability in the sourcing and production of their environmentally food trays.

Paper and Cardboard Food Tray

Food trays made of paper and cardboard are great for people looking for truly recyclable and eco-friendly packaging alternatives. One of the companies that manufacture paper and cardboard food trays is Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd. They offer food trays with glossy or matt lamination, embossing, and UV coating for a more attractive look. These food trays are lightweight, sturdy, and suitable for a wide range of foods such as snacks, desserts, and ready-to-eat meals. Their paper and cardboard food trays can be customized with your brand logo and design, providing customers with a unique packaging experience while meeting the packaging requirements of the eco-friendly green packaging movement.

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Food Tray Customization

Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd.'s offers customization of food trays through its OEM and ODM services. Customers can make food trays with desired size, shape, color and design and work closely with company professionals. The process starts with a design, followed by a 3D printed sample, and custom mold creation. After these steps, they confirm the sample meets all requirements. Clients have stated that the custom food trays are of high quality, fit well, and are delivered on time. Clients looking to improve their business with brand visibility get added value by being able to customize food trays with brand elements at no extra charge.  

How to Select Food Trays from Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd.

There are several factors when determining an optimal food tray, including food type, use case, budget, and environmental considerations. With over 16 years of industry expertise, 11 production lines, and a 1000-square-meter dust-free workshop, Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd. is fully equipped to satisfy all food tray requirements. Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd. food tray products have serviced over 500 businesses and continue to receive accolades for their outstanding quality, service, and dependability. Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd. is the optimal choice to manufacture your food trays with their Internationally recognized quality assurance and food tray certification. From plastic to eco-friendly, to paper and custom food trays, Xiamen Xiexinhong Plastic Co., Ltd. is your single point of contact for all of your food tray needs.