The food packaging materials you use should match the products you are selling. It is important to understand the different types of food packaging materials available, as some are more suitable for certain foods than others. To help you make an informed decision about your packaging, here is a guide to understanding the different types of food packaging materials.
Plastic Packaging
Plastic is one of the most common types of food packaging material used. Flexible plastics (like shrink-wrap) provide excellent protection from moisture and contamination, and thermoformed plastic trays and lids offer great presentation as well as protection. Plastic containers are also often used to package edible goods such as salads, sushi and other ready meals.
Cardboard Boxes
Cardboard boxes are one of the best ways to transport bulky items like sandwiches, meats etc., while remaining affordable. Cardboard is non-toxic and disposable – making it a great option if you’re looking for an eco-friendly choice. Cardboard boxes can also be customized in terms of size, strength and design to suit your needs; they are also recyclable which makes them an increasingly popular choice among companies that need quality food grade packaging solutions at an economical budget.
Aluminium or Tin Foil Trays
Aluminium or tin foil trays provide superior hygiene protection for any type of prepared meal or snack item due to their special vapour blocking properties. These kinds of trays make up for convenience due to their neatness when arranging multiple items along with its microwavable benefit; this means their contents can maintain optimal temperature throughout delivery. Due to its ability to survive heat treatment without deforming, aluminium foil trays have become a popular option for takeaway businesses, who often store these products in combination with plastic clamshell packaging atop soup cups or noodle containers heated with hot air gas systems after sealing them together with glue dots inside microwaveable packages individually sealed with plexiglass film lidding systems before curing synthetically reinforced lamination films over every side hinged
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