Ready Meal Tray

Fresh & Frozen Meals with Sustainable Molded Fiber Packaging

Why Deluxe’s Ready Meal Tray

Deluxe’s molded fiber ready meal trays offer brands a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. The trays can be customized with multiple compartments to organize different dishes, and they withstand long‑term frozen storage without deformation. Consumers can heat meals directly in the microwave or oven, enjoying both convenience and safety. After use, the packaging can be recycled or composted, significantly reducing environmental impact and supporting circular‑economy goals.

Product Feature

Home‑Compostable & Recyclable

Suitable for Frozen, Chilled & Prepared Foods

Microwave & Oven‑Ready

Compliant with International Food‑Contact Safety Standards

Customizable Sizes & Multi-Compartment Designs

Applications

Molded fiber ready meal tray for food producers and meal subscription, built for frozen storage and reheating

1. Food Producers

Designed for fresh, chilled, and frozen ready meals, our molded fiber trays support efficient production and long‑term storage. Ideal for meal‑subscription services, they withstand freezing, ensure safe reheating, and deliver a clean, premium unboxing experience.

Durable molded fiber ready meal tray for retail display and secure logistics packaging

2. Wholesalers & Retailers

Durable and logistics‑friendly, our trays keep ready meals protected through transport and display. They enhance shelf appeal, reduce packaging waste, and offer consumers convenient, fresh, and sustainably packaged meal options.

Heat-resistant molded fiber food tray for foodservices, streamlining meal prep, reheating, and serving

3. Foodservices

Heat‑resistant and easy to portion, our trays maintain meal quality from kitchen to customer. They streamline preparation, reheating, and serving while supporting operational efficiency and sustainability goals.

Compartmented molded fiber meal tray for airline catering with deep freeze and rapid reheating capability

4. Airline Catering

Optimized for frozen storage, rapid reheating, and precise compartment layouts, our trays deliver consistent performance in aviation catering. They ensure reliable presentation, reduce waste, and help airlines advance their sustainability commitments.

Plastic Reduction: Up to ~90%

Switching to molded fiber trays can reduce plastic usage by up to 90% based on material weight.

Traditional full plastic ready meal tray with lidding film showing high plastic content

Traditional Plastic Tray + Lidding Film

Uses a full plastic tray structure, resulting in significantly higher plastic content per meal pack.

Sustainable molded fiber meal tray with a thin barrier coating replacing rigid plastic

Molded Fiber Tray + Barrier Coating + Lidding Film

Replaces the rigid plastic tray with plant‑fiber material, requiring only a thin functional coating.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are molded fiber trays resistant to water and oil?

Yes. Our trays use a precision‑applied functional barrier coating that provides strong water and oil resistance, ensuring the tray maintains integrity during cooking, reheating, and storage.

2. Can molded fiber trays be used in microwaves and conventional ovens?

Yes. The fiber structure is engineered for high heat stability, and the barrier layer resists softening, allowing safe use in both microwave and oven applications without deformation.

3. Are molded fiber trays suitable for frozen and long‑term low‑temperature storage?

Absolutely. The fiber matrix is optimized for deep‑freeze durability (−18°C to −30°C), preventing cracking or brittleness. The barrier layer remains flexible, ensuring seal integrity and compartment stability.

4. Do molded fiber trays comply with food‑contact and sustainability regulations?

Yes. Our trays meet major global standards, including EU food‑contact regulations, FDA requirements, and PPWR‑aligned sustainability criteria, supporting brands in regulatory compliance and plastic‑reduction goals.

5. Does Deluxe have experience co‑developing molded fiber trays with customers?

Yes. We have extensive experience supporting customers from concept design → prototyping → barrier testing → sealing trials → mass production. Our engineering team collaborates closely with clients to ensure performance, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.