Food Safe Packaging for Baked Goods: Keeping Freshness and Hygiene First
Food safe packaging keeps baked goods fresh, hygienic, and beautifully presented. Discover why the right packaging is essential for flavour, safety, and customer satisfaction.
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Food Trays– FAQ
Find answers to common questions about food trays.
Food trays provide a sturdy, food-safe surface for serving, displaying, or transporting meals, snacks, baked goods, or takeaway items. They’re used in cafés, restaurants, bakeries, catering, hospitals, and events.
Common options include:
- Cardboard/Paperboard – lightweight and recyclable
- Plastic (PET, PP, PLA) – strong, reusable, and often clear for display
- Foil/Aluminium – oven-safe and great for hot foods
- Bagasse/Sugarcane or Palm Leaf – compostable, eco-friendly alternatives
- Wood/Bamboo – premium, natural presentation
Yes. All food trays are produced from food-grade materials that meet EU/UK/FDA food-contact standards.
- Aluminium trays: Oven-safe but not microwave-safe.
- Paper/Bagasse trays: Usually microwaveable and sometimes oven-safe.
- Plastic trays: Check product specs—some are microwave- and freezer-safe, others are not.
Types of Food Trays
Food trays provide convenient, hygienic, and practical solutions for serving, storing, and transporting meals. From disposable and compartmentalised trays to microwave-safe, freezer-safe, and eco-friendly options, each type is designed to keep food fresh, organised, and visually appealing for takeaways, catering, and retail use.
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Plastic Food Trays (PET, PP, PS) – Ideal for ready meals, salads, sandwiches, and cold foods; often used in supermarkets and takeaways.
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Aluminium Foil Trays – Suitable for hot foods, oven-ready meals, and catering; retains heat and can be reheated directly.
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Cardboard / Paperboard Trays – Eco-friendly option for dry foods, bakery items, and takeaway meals.
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Compartmentalised / Multi-Section Trays – Keeps different food items separate; ideal for school lunches, meal prep, and portioned meals.
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Microwave-Safe Trays – Perfect for reheating ready meals safely at home or in offices.
Food Trays: Durable, Convenient, and Hygienic Packaging Solutions
Food trays are an essential part of the food service and catering industry, designed to hold, transport, and present meals efficiently and safely. Made from high-quality, food-grade materials, food trays provide a sturdy surface that protects meals from spills, contamination, and damage during storage, serving, or delivery. Whether used in restaurants, cafés, takeaways, or catering events, food trays ensure that meals are delivered in perfect condition, maintaining freshness, flavor, and presentation.
Beyond protection, food trays offer practical benefits for both businesses and customers. Reusable and disposable food trays make serving, portion control, and cleanup more efficient, saving time and reducing labor costs. Customizable trays with compartments or dividers are ideal for portioned meals, snack packs, and multi-course servings, allowing businesses to present food in an organized and attractive manner. High-quality food trays enhance the dining experience while streamlining operations for food service providers.
Sustainability is increasingly important in modern food packaging, and eco-friendly food trays are now widely available. Made from recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable materials, these trays help businesses reduce their environmental impact while maintaining strength and durability. By choosing sustainable food trays, companies can protect meals, support eco-conscious practices, and appeal to environmentally aware customers—making food trays a smart and responsible choice for any food service operation.
Let customers speak for us
Excellent product and just what we needed
Blooms & Wicks
Ecoflo Loose Fill Packing Chips – Biodegradable Protective Void Fill for Shipping & Packaging
Very good but we would like them in 400mm wide if possible next time please.
Richard Jones
Brown Corrugated Paper Roll – Eco-Friendly Protective Wrapping for Packaging & Shipping
These Polythene Wicketed OBG Food Safe Bags have been a game-changer for our packing process. They’re the perfect size, really sturdy, and being food safe means we can use them with complete confidence.
The wicketed design makes them so easy to load quickly, which has saved us loads of time during busy periods. They’re clear, durable, and hold up well without splitting or tearing — even when packed full.
Great quality, great price, and they make our workflow so much smoother. We’ll definitely be sticking with these!
Adam
Wicketed Polythene OBG Food Bags – Food Safe Clear Packaging for Bakeries
We’ve been using these Polythene Side Gusseted Food Safe Bread Bags for a while now, and they’re exactly what we needed. The quality is excellent — nice and clear so our bread looks great on display, and the gusset gives plenty of room for larger loaves without squashing them.
They seal easily, keep the bread fresh, and are strong enough that we never worry about tearing when we’re packing in a hurry. Being food safe gives us total peace of mind for our customers.
Honestly, they’ve made our packaging so much easier. Great product, great value — we’ll definitely keep ordering.
Shaun
Clear Polythene Side Gusseted Bread Bags - Food Safe Bakery Packaging
We’ve been using these Polythene Blue Tinted Tray Liners in our food production area, and they’ve proven to be a fantastic choice. The blue tint makes them easily identifiable — ideal for food safety protocols — while the polythene material offers excellent strength and durability.
They fit perfectly into our trays, helping to maintain hygiene and reduce the need for deep cleaning between batches. The liners seem to be leak resistant and reliable, even when handling moist or greasy products. They also make product handling faster and more efficient, especially when switching between different food types.
A must-have in my opinion.
Jacob
Polythene Blue Tinted Food Safe Tray Liners – Hygienic Disposable Liners for Catering & Foodservice
We've been using this black polypropylene hand strapping for months now, and it continues to exceed expectations. It's lightweight yet impressively strong, making it ideal for bundling boxes, pallets, and irregular loads. The tensioning is smooth, and it holds securely without snapping or fraying — even under demanding conditions. A must-have for any warehouse, shipping operation, or business
Jacob
Black Polypropylene Hand Strapping – Heavy Duty Packaging Strap for Pallets & Shipping
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Food-Safe Packaging Insights & Resources
Explore our collection of articles on food-safe packaging — from choosing the right materials to meeting safety standards and sustainability goals. Stay informed and keep your products fresh, compliant, and customer-ready.
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Food-Safe Packaging Insights & Resources
Explore our collection of articles on food-safe packaging — from choosing the right materials to meeting safety standards and sustainability goals. Stay informed and keep your products fresh, compliant, and customer-ready.
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