The tray supports applications such as meat, seafood, dairy, and produce. Credit: ProAmpac/Business Wire.

ProAmpac, a flexible packaging and material sciences company, has launched its polypropylene-based ProActive Recyclable Fresh Tray FT-1000 solution for the food industry. 

The patent-pending tray has been approved for kerbside recycling.  

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It offers the foodservice and grocery markets a lightweight, easily recyclable alternative to traditional foam trays. 

ProAmpac tray business vice-president and general manager Pascal Labrie said: “ProActive Recyclable Fresh Tray FT-1000 offers grocery and food retail markets a robust, sustainable packaging solution that aligns seamlessly with their operational needs. 

“By adopting the FT-1000, these sectors can meet their sustainability goals without compromising performance or customer satisfaction. This tray is a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting the food industry’s environmental initiatives and advancing recyclable packaging choices.” 

cFT-1000 is designed with durability in mind, featuring impact resistance and stiffness, making it suitable for meat, seafood, dairy, and produce applications.  

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Its water and grease resistance also ensures products remain fresh and visually appealing on the shelf. 

ProAmpac technical specialist Maryam Dini said: “Without compromising performance, ProActive Recyclable Fresh Tray FT-1000 maintains line speed on wrapping equipment, matching the efficiency of traditional rigid trays. Also, ProAmpac’s FT-1000 is comprised of up to 90% air, significantly reducing material footprint, making this innovative technology a more sustainable alternative.” 

Earlier in February this year, ProAmpac introduced ‘ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt’ in Europe, a high-barrier, fibre-based solution designed for a range of thermoforming applications. 

The company also unveiled ProActive Recyclable FiberCool, a kerbside-recyclable insulated bag for food and grocery delivery, which reportedly boasts better temperature retention than traditional options.