Preformed Trays

Pair our preformed trays with CRYOVAC^® brand films to create case-ready packaging solutions.

01 Overview
02 Product Lines
03 Related Products

01 Overview

Create case-ready solutions with preformed trays that offer optimal efficiency and on-shelf display.

With our CRYOVAC^® brand preformed food packaging trays, you can create all types of case-ready packaging for overwrap, MAP, and vacuum skin applications. These trays are optimized for use with CRYOVAC^® brand lid films, overwrap films, and vacuum skin packaging films.

One packaging line can run different tray shapes and sizes with minimal changes required
Offers better merchandising on shelves and in cases with optimal display
Available in a variety of colors, depths, and perimeters
Proprietary sealant and easy-open features are available
Ideal for case-ready applications including fresh poultry, beef, lamb, veal, seafood, alternative proteins, and smoked and processed meats
Final packaged product remains clear under refridgeration when paired with CRYOVAC^® brand anti-fog lidstock
Curbside-recyclable* MAP and VSP tray configurations available (can carry the How2Recycle logo)
PET trays are designed for recycling**
Some trays available with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content

*Check locally
**Degree of recyclability will vary depending on scope and availability of collection and recycling programs

Sector Applications

Fresh Meat

Seafood

Poultry

Ready Meals

Alternative Proteins

Smoked and Processed

02 Product Lines

Product Range
Preformed Overwrap Trays
Preformed MAP Trays
Preformed VSP Trays
Preformed Padless Trays

PREFORMED TRAYS

Compare Our Product Lines

CRYOVAC Preformed clear tray with overwrap film over chicken breasts

Preformed Overwrap Trays

Our CRYOVAC^® brand preformed PET overwrap trays offer rolled rim technology that enables you to produce a highly attractive case ready package. These trays work well with our SES and BDF films and are designed to run on existing overwrap equipment, so no additional machinery is required. Available in a range of sizes, these trays offer a fresh and traditional look to your finished product.

Preformed MAP Trays

Our CRYOVAC^® brand preformed trays for modified atmosphere packaging are made from a high barrier, polypropylene material that can help extend shelf life while increasing production efficiencies. Hermetically sealed with CRYOVAC^® brand barrier lidstock, the final output is a leak-proof package. This solid barrier tray/lidstock combination provides a MAP system that nearly doubles packaging speeds, eliminates leakage, and substantially reduces labor costs.

CRYOVAC preformed vacuum skin packaging tray with fresh seafood tiliapia fish

Preformed VSP Trays

Our CRYOVAC^® brand preformed trays for vacuum skin packaging are made from a high barrier, polypropylene material that can help extend shelf life and maintain flavor. When paired with one of our vacuum skin films the result is a finished package that has removed oxygen, sealed in freshness, and locked in juices within leak-proof package that is freezer ready. These trays are used with Darfresh^® Tray/Skin, Darfresh^® on Tray, Darfresh^® 10k OTR, and Simple Steps ready meals.

Preformed Padless Trays

Our CRYOVAC^® brand HydroLoQ preformed MAP trays are padless, reducing waste to landfillls by eliminating the need for an absorbant pad. Made from a high-barrier polypropelene material, these preformed trays can help extend shelf life while increasing production efficiencies. Hermetically sealed with CRYOVAC^® brand barrier lidstock, creating a final package that is leak-proof and visually appealing to consumers.

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For Overwrap

Our CRYOVAC^® brand assortment of preformed PET overwrap trays offer rolled rim technology that enables you to produce a highly attractive case ready package. These trays work well with our SES and BDF films and are designed to run on existing overwrap equipment, so no additional machinery is required. Available in a range of sizes, these trays offer a fresh and traditional look to your finished product.

Overwrap Trays Brochure

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For Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Our CRYOVAC^® brand assortment of preformed MAP trays are made from a high barrier, polypropylene material that can help extend shelf life while increasing production efficiencies. Hermetically sealed with CRYOVAC^® brand barrier lidstock, the final output is a leak-proof package. This solid barrier tray/lidstock combination provides a MAP system that nearly doubles packaging speeds, eliminates leakage, and substantially reduces labor costs.

Made from high-quality PP material
Available option to be made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content
Hermetically sealed to extend shelf life and reduce in-store labor
Each tray can be individually gas-flushed, and can be used in high- or low-oxygen applications

PRE-FORMED MAP TRAYS

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For Vacuum Skin Packaging

Our CRYOVAC^® brand assortment of preformed VSP trays are made from a high barrier, polypropylene material that can help extend shelf life and maintain flavor. When paired with one of our vacuum skin films the result is a finished package that has removed oxygen, sealed in freshness, and locked in juices within leak-proof package that is freezer ready. These trays are used with Darfresh^® Tray/Skin, Darfresh^® on Tray, Darfresh^® 10k OTR, and Simple Steps ready meals.

Creates a freezer-ready, leak-proof finished package
Made from high-quality PP material
Available option to be made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content
Available with proprietary easy-open feature
Extends shelf life and reduces in-store labor

Preformed Vacuum Skin Packaging Tray Brochure

Preformed Padless Trays

For Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Our CRYOVAC^® brand HydroLoQ preformed MAP trays are padless, reducing waste to landfillls by eliminating the need for an absorbant pad. Made from a high-barrier polypropelene material, these preformed trays can help extend shelf life while increasing production efficiencies. Hermetically sealed with CRYOVAC® brand barrier lidstock, creating a final package that is leak-proof and visually appealing to consumers. This solid barrier tray/lidstock combination provides a MAP system that nearly doubles packaging speeds, eliminates leakage, and substantially reduces labor costs.

Efficiently package protein products of assorted sizes, portions, and quantities while eliminating messy absorbant pads
Engineered for high speeds, including denesting, machine handling, and boxing operations
Enhance consumer safety by eliminating soaker pad related food confamination
Available in an assortment of curbside recyclable or post-consumer recycled (PCR) content configurations, for an even greater sustainable case ready packaging solution.
Enhance consumer eating experience by improving tenderness and flavor of meat by eliminating soaker pad**

**pads soak up purge and draw moisture from protein