Polypropylene (PP) Ready Meal Trays

Industries We Serve

We partner with ready meal processors and food manufacturers to supply packaging that meets their production, presentation, and performance needs.

Our trays are used by processors who prepare meals for:

• Retail supermarkets & convenience stores
• Healthcare and aged care providers
• Airline and transport catering
• Prepared meal delivery services
• Online ready meal providers

FAQ

What is a Ready Meal Tray?
A ready meal tray is a food-safe container, made from materials such as CPET or Polypropylene (PP), used for packaging ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat meals. They are designed for safe storage, transport, and reheating.

What is the difference between CPET and PP ready meal trays?
CPET trays are oven, microwave, and freezer safe (-40°C to +220°C) and kerbside recyclable in most Australian councils. PP trays are lighter, microwave and freezer safe (-20°C to +120°C), but don’t have the same recyclability.

How heat-resistant are CPET trays?
CPET trays can go from freezer to oven or microwave, handling temperatures from -40°C to +220°C without warping or affecting food quality.

Can PP trays be used in an oven?
No. PP trays are designed for microwave and freezer use only and should not be placed in conventional ovens.

Can CPET and PP trays be used on automated packaging lines?
Yes. Both materials are engineered for smooth de-nesting and handling on high-speed automated filling and sealing equipment.

Why are processors moving from PP to CPET trays?
Processors are transitioning to CPET to meet sustainability targets and offer customers oven-safe reheating options without changing packaging lines.

Are CPET trays recyclable?
Yes. CPET trays are kerbside recyclable in most Australian councils, supporting circular economy and sustainability initiatives.