Continuous improvement in material and process innovation and functional adaptability
Release time:2025-10-16
The technological upgrade of the food tray packaging industry focuses on material optimization and process improvement to meet the packaging needs of different foods. In terms of material selection, PP (polypropylene), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and PS (polystyrene) are still the mainstream, accounting for 38%, 32%, and 15% respectively. Among them, PP material is widely used in the field of prefabricated dishes and cooked food trays due to its high temperature resistance and microwave heating ability; PET material has become the preferred choice for fresh and baked goods trays due to its high transparency and good barrier properties; PS material is commonly used for disposable low-temperature food trays due to its low cost and good formability.
With the upgrading of consumer demand, the proportion of functional material applications has significantly increased. The proportion of antibacterial material trays has reached 18%, an increase of 12 percentage points from 2020. These trays can effectively inhibit bacterial growth and extend food shelf life by adding antibacterial ingredients such as silver ions and zinc oxide. The demand for them is rapidly growing in the fields of fresh meat and ready to eat food. Degradable material trays have become a new hot spot in the industry, with PLA (polylactic acid) and PBAT (polybutylene adipate) composite material trays accounting for 7%. Although the proportion is relatively low, the growth rate is rapid, with a year-on-year increase of 42%. The penetration rate in high-end fresh supermarkets and organic food brands is gradually increasing.
In terms of process innovation, vacuum forming technology is still mainstream, with an industry penetration rate of over 85%, and is developing towards high precision and efficiency. Some leading enterprises have introduced fully automatic vacuum forming production lines, which have increased production efficiency by 30% compared to traditional equipment. The product tolerance is controlled within ± 0.1mm, ensuring precise tray size and adapting to automated packaging assembly lines. In addition, the application proportion of in mold labeling technology has been increased to 22%, which can synchronously complete label printing during pallet production, not only improving brand recognition but also avoiding the risk of label detachment, and is highly favored by chain food enterprises.
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