How Water-Resistant Cardboard Trays Improve Produce Freshness ...

Packaging isn't just about encasing products in the agriculture and food industry; it's a vital link in the journey from farm to table, safeguarding the essence of fresh produce.

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Imagine crisp, succulent fruits and vibrant vegetables – each one protected by the embrace of water-resistant trays, ensuring they arrive at their destination as nature intended. These trays guard the quality of produce, delivering it to supermarkets or directly to eager consumers.

In this blog, we explore the impact of embracing water-resistant cardboard trays, revealing how this simple switch can not only enhance protection for your produce, but also elevate your brand's reputation and bolster your bottom line.

What makes a produce tray water-resistant?

Crafted using paper-based materials with the addition of coatings made from substances such as synthetic chemicals, wax, or plastic-free varnishes, these trays repel moisture with ease, keeping your fruits and vegetables shielded from the elements.

With sealed seams and edges that enhance their defences, these trays go above and beyond to keep moisture at bay, ensuring your produce stays fresh and flavourful throughout its journey.

What are the main differences between traditional and water-resistant produce trays?

Despite performing a similar function, there are some key differences between traditional style and water-resistant produce trays.

• Durability - The strength and durability of traditional trays can vary depending on the materials used. Some materials are prone to warping or breaking, leaving produce vulnerable to the harsh realities of shipping and storage. But water-resistant trays are crafted with resilience in mind. By fortifying your packaging with moisture-resistant coatings, you're not just protecting your goods; you're preserving your business's reputation. With minimised risks of physical damage during transit, you're ensuring quality standards are upheld and an unparalleled unboxing experience for your cherished customers.
• Moisture - Moisture poses a relentless threat to the integrity of your precious produce. Traditional trays, with their susceptibility to humidity, often leave fruits and vegetables defenceless against the elements which can compromise freshness and quality. Water-resistant trays, however, are purposefully crafted to combat such challenges. Designed to resist moisture, these trays create a protective barrier around produce, shielding fruits and vegetables from the harmful impacts of humidity. This ensures that the contents reach their destination unscathed, maintaining their integrity and appeal. Additionally, these trays can be further enhanced with moisture-resistant coatings applied to the inside, providing an extra layer of protection to preserve the produce during transit and bolster the longevity of the packaging.
• Sustainability - Traditional trays can sometimes fall short of modern environmental standards due to their construction materials, potentially undermining your brand's commitment to the planet. However, by turning to water-resistant trays crafted from eco-friendly materials and coated with plastic-free varnishes, your business showcases a proactive approach to environmental stewardship. These trays, designed for recyclability, symbolise your dedication to reducing environmental impact while protecting your produce. This conscious decision not only aligns with the values of eco-conscious consumers but also enhances your brand's reputation for responsible practices. Through such choices, your business not only safeguards its products but also takes meaningful steps towards a greener future, fostering increased sales and lasting customer loyalty along the way.
• Contamination - Contamination is always a threat in the world of agriculture and produce, and traditional trays can inadvertently expose produce to contaminants, compromising your goods. The porous nature of some materials used in traditional trays can hold bacteria and pathogens. In contrast, water-resistant trays act as a protective shield against contamination, forming sturdy barriers against impurities. Their surfaces make it challenging for contaminants to have an impact, for a safer and more hygienic shipping and storage environment. This fosters customer peace of mind, ensuring fresh, safe produce, driving repeat sales and positive word-of-mouth referrals. Prioritising safety and quality help to elevate your reputation, strengthening market position and fostering business success.

Why embrace water-resistant trays for fresh produce?

Water-resistant cardboard trays are a game-changer in agriculture and food packaging. These trays are more than just a means to transport produce from A to B; they protect and preserve freshness and quality with minimal environmental impact. They shield against moisture, contamination, and physical damage, reducing waste and extending freshness.

Customisable prints enhance brand visibility, while hygiene standards and easy cleaning provide peace of mind. In essence, these trays epitomise efficiency and effectiveness, satisfying consumers and driving business success for a sustainable future.

How can we help you?

At Smurfit Kappa, we’re committed to producing 100% recyclable, water-resistant packaging solutions, while driving wider change and championing green practices across supply chains.

With our vast range of moisture-resistant packaging solutions, we help you to package produce with moisture protection in mind, whilst reducing waste and your impact on the planet. Find out more today!

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Dedicated to providing the best in packaging and supply chain technology since , we are your source for high-quality food trays for poultry, meats, seafood, vegetables, and ready meal packaging. As a Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certified Provider, we have what it takes to deliver innovative packaging solutions for the food and beverage industry at the lowest cost per packaged unit. When you need cost-effective and high-performance food trays, discover the difference an experienced industry leader can make.

Our PP food trays are most known for their barrier properties, providing an impenetrable ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) barrier to protect raw or cooked foods. These space-saving solutions feature a beveled sidewall design, allowing 40% less cube space and reduced freight and supply chain costs. Labeled a number 5 plastic, our PP food trays are acceptable for curbside recycling pick-up. PP food trays are produced using a unique thermoforming technology that results in a 28% carbon footprint reduction compared to conventional thermoformed food trays. Once sealed, lidding films form a hermetic seal, giving your product airtight protection from the passage of air, oxygen, and other gasses.

• Saves 40% of cube space
• Recyclable
• 28% lower carbon footprint
• Microwave- and conventional oven-safe
• EVOH barrier
• Works with PE sealant
• Lidding film forms a hermetic seal
• Options: easy-peel material, self-vents, PMS color match

Our CPET food trays feature a beveled sidewall design to reduce cube space by 40%. Like our PP food trays, CPET uses specialized thermoforming technology to lower the carbon footprint by up to 28% compared to conventional thermoformed food trays. Whether used in the microwave or conventional oven, these high-quality food trays can withstand high heat, making them ideal for cooking or warming raw or cooked foods. When paired with lidding films, our CPET food trays form a hermetic seal to prolong shelf life.

• Saves 40% of cube space
• 28% lower carbon footprint
• Microwave or conventional oven use
• Lidding film forms a hermetic seal

As a number 1 plastic, our PET food trays are 100% recyclable, making them an ideal choice for environmentally conscious companies and their consumers. These high-performance packaging solutions are designed for securely packaging fresh meats and other foods. They also form a hermetic seal when paired with a compatible lidding film.

• Recyclable
• Ideal for fresh meat and other foods
• Hermetically sealed when paired with a lidding film

Our polystyrene food trays feature exceptional strength for the most demanding packer-processor environments. Suitable for cooked or fresh products, these durable packaging solutions feature a variety of lidding film options, including overwrap with or without a seal, PVC overwrap for a plastic-wrap look, or hermetically sealed lidding film.

• Polystyrene foam material
• Can be used with cooked or fresh foods
• Various sealing options, including overwrap and hermetic seal

When you’re looking for a large selection of high-quality food trays, partner with us to deliver the best packaging solutions for your specific application. Our expert sales team will guide you through the product selection process to ensure we meet and exceed your expectations.

Choose our food trays because they are:

1. Easy to seal and transport
2. Customizable by size, depth, and compartment to suit your application
3. The lowest cost per packaged unit
4. Compatible with various lidding films to prolong shelf life and enhance the aesthetic appeal
5. In-stock and proudly made in the USA

After 50 years in business, it’s an honor to have earned the confidence and trust it takes to become an industry-leading packaging distributor. We’ve succeeded because our customers have recognized our unwavering commitment to their satisfaction, which includes our promises to:

• Provide innovative and affordable packaging solutions
• Continually improve to stand above the rest
• Improve productivity and uptime with skilled technical support
• Execute flawlessly

Prolonging the shelf life of your product comes down to choosing the right food tray material and coordinating lidding film. Our seasoned sales team will point you toward the right tray material to suit your specific needs. They’ll also describe the appropriate lidding film and gas mixture to extend the shelf life of fresh meats, produce, and other foods.

We carry two recyclable food trays: PET (#1) and PP (#5). As a number 1 plastic, PET is approved for standard curbside recycling pick-up. Contact your local recycling center to ask about recycling instructions for PP, a number 5 plastic.

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