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Why Fresh Produce Brands Are Replacing Foam and Plastic with Pressed Paperboard Trays

May 12, 2026

The shift away from foam and plastic packaging for fresh produce is accelerating, driven by growing regulations, retailer mandates and consumer purchasing behavior. Here’s why produce companies are switching to moisture-resistant pressed paperboard trays: Fresh produce market and packaging requirements are changing Fresh produce consumption in the U.S. is on an upward trajectory: 78% of… View Article

Aluminum Tray Alternatives for Frozen & Prepared Foods: Why Manufacturers Are Switching to Paper Trays

March 11, 2026

For decades, aluminum trays have been a standard in food packaging for frozen foods, bakery items, and prepared meals. But in today’s environment of volatile global supply chains, tariff uncertainty, and growing sustainability pressures, many food manufacturers are evaluating paperboard trays as an aluminum tray alternative. Dual-ovenable paperboard trays now deliver the performance manufacturers need… View Article

PaperTech Acquires Bake-Best Trays, Expanding Food-Focused Sustainable Packaging Platform

January 29, 2026

PaperTech announced the completion of its acquisition of Bake-Best Trays (“Bake-Best”), a Redmond, Oregon-based manufacturer of pressed paperboard trays. Bake-Best’s pressed paperboard tray products are designed for ovenable applications, enhancing PaperTech’s tray portfolio with additional formats, performance-oriented design features, and microwave active susceptor solutions to improve the browning and crisping of food contents. Founded in… View Article

4 Benefits Frozen Food Processors Get From Using Pressed Paperboard Trays

October 10, 2025

Why are frozen food processors switching to sustainable pressed paperboard trays? Busy lifestyles drive shoppers toward convenient frozen meals and changing consumer buying habits are showing their preference for greater sustainability. With those important shifts, the packaging that holds frozen foods has become a competitive advantage for processors. Here are 4 benefits you can gain… View Article

How Frozen Food Processors Are Switching to Paper Trays Without Disrupting Existing Production

October 6, 2025

A frozen food brand encountered a roadblock trying to secure a coveted placement for their Mexican bowl in a popular nationwide retailer: the product was packaged in a plastic tray.  Switching to a more sustainable packaging like pressed paperboard might seem like a complex transition. However, the frozen food brand worked with PaperTech, who used… View Article

Pressed Paperboard vs. Molded Fiber: Which Tray Is Right?

July 17, 2025

In sustainable food packaging, two materials are top contenders: pressed paperboard and molded fiber. At PaperTech, we specialize in pressed paperboard trays—and there’s a good reason for that. Let’s explore how pressed paperboard compares to molded fiber, and why it might be a perfect fit for brands aiming for performance, eye-catching presentation and a sustainable… View Article

Why U.S.-Based Tray Suppliers Matter for Food Brands

April 8, 2025

In today’s globalized market, sourcing materials can be a complex and often unpredictable challenge. For manufacturers relying on paperboard – think food packaging, food trays, and more – the decision of where to source from is crucial. Although food companies might consider overseas options, there is a compelling case for choosing a US-based supplier. Let’s… View Article

What Recyclable & Repulpable Mean in Food Tray Packaging

March 13, 2025

Have you ever wondered what really happens to your food packaging after you toss it into the recycling bin? You’re not alone. We hear a lot about “recyclable” and “sustainable,” but it’s easy to get confused. When it comes to the eco-friendly food packaging we use every day, making informed choices is important. We’re going… View Article