{"id":2387,"date":"2026-08-12T17:48:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/?post_type=risorse-aggiuntive&#038;p=2387"},"modified":"2026-09-02T17:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T15:49:06","slug":"professional-food-trays-which-ones-to-choose-for-your-product","status":"publish","type":"risorse-aggiuntive","link":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/additional-resources\/professional-food-trays-which-ones-to-choose-for-your-product\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional food trays: which ones to choose for your product"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right food tray means protecting the product, making it easier to transport, and enhancing its presentation. Each food has different characteristics: temperature, consistency, presence of liquids, storage times and sales methods directly influence the choice of packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For food manufacturers, delicatessens, restaurants, canteens, and large-scale retailers, <strong>professional food trays<\/strong> are not just containers, but essential tools for ensuring quality, safety, and convenience at every stage of the supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Starting from the type of food<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first criterion to be evaluated is the product to be packaged. A hot ready-made dish requires a different tub than a salad, fresh cheese, or over-the-counter food preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For hot foods and ready meals, high-temperature resistant trays are indicated, which are also practical for microwaves. For fresh and cold products, however, transparent containers capable of enhancing color and presentation may be preferable. For delicate or perishable foods, such as fresh pasta, meat, cheese, and delicatessen, heat-sealable or high-barrier solutions may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Materials: resistance, transparency and sustainability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional food trays can be made of different materials, each with specific characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PP<\/strong>, durable, versatile and suitable for hot, cold and microwave;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PET and R-PET<\/strong>, transparent, rigid and ideal for cold or over-the-counter products;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>compostable materials<\/strong>, suitable for sustainability-conscious activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>multi-layer trays with EVOH barrier<\/strong>, useful for foods that require greater protection;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paired cardboard, convenient for take away, delivery and food service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice of material must take into account not only aesthetics, but also conservation, food safety, and compatibility with the production process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Closure and preservation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closure is another decisive element. A tub with a lid is practical for takeout and quick consumption, while a heat-sealable tub offers superior protection, especially when hygiene and longer shelf life need to be ensured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For products intended for large-scale retail and distribution, heat sealing can be combined with barrier films and ATM\/MAP modified atmosphere packaging. This allows the product to be protected from oxygen and external contamination, maintaining freshness and quality for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Format and operational practicality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Format, depth and stackability also affect the choice. A professional tray must be easy to fill, stable during transport, and optimized for warehouse, sales counter, or delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right format helps reduce waste, improve space management, and make service faster and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GoPack: tailored consultation and solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoPack works alongside food, restaurant, and large-scale retail companies in choosing the right tubs for the product and packaging process. The range includes PP, PET, R-PET trays, heat-sealable, compostable and customizable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to free sampling and technical advice, every customer can test materials, formats and compatibility with their machinery before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choosing professional food trays means protecting the product, working better, and offering customers safe, practical, and well-groomed packaging.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2375,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-2387","risorse-aggiuntive","type-risorse-aggiuntive","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/risorse-aggiuntive\/2387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/risorse-aggiuntive"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/risorse-aggiuntive"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}