PET tray with lid

The PET tray with lid offers transparent packaging for an attractive presentation of cold foods. Through the crystal-clear, glossy material, customers can clearly see the colour, arrangement and portion of the product. Such packs can be designed for salads, pastries, confectionery and other delicacies served cold. From the trays of different shapes and sizes, it is worth choosing according to the shape of the contents and the method of sale.

The product's appearance comes first

The transparent PET tray works well when the food itself is an important part of the pack's appearance. A layered dessert, a colourful salad or a carefully decorated pastry looks its best from different angles. The shape of the tray and the height of the lid should therefore be assessed together with the finished product. Enough space must be left for the decoration so that the lid does not touch it. With a transparent design, neat filling and a clean packing surface count for a great deal.

Size and shape for the actual portion

The nominal volume alone does not tell you whether the product fits comfortably in the pack. For salads, loosely placed ingredients; for pastries, height and outer dimensions; and for smaller confectionery, the number of pieces all influence the choice. It is worth filling a sample with the usual portion, then closing and examining it. The right tray secures the product's place and supports consistent portioning. The final design must also be coordinated with the space available on the shelf.

A pack chosen together with its lid

The tray and its lid form a single packaging unit. Filling must be organised so that the rim remains free and the lid fits properly around its entire perimeter. After fitting the lid, it is advisable to check that the product is not caught against the closing surface. For foods containing liquid or dressing, the closure of the specific version must be assessed in a separate trial. The choice of the right lid also depends on how the product is handed over and transported.

Designed for chilled sales

The PET tray should be considered primarily for presenting cold products. We match the filling and storage temperature to the conditions of use of the given version. The label should cover only as much of the transparent surface as is needed for legible product information. The label position can also be coordinated with the arrangement in the chiller cabinet. During delivery, the outer packaging must prevent the tray from shifting and the lid from being overloaded, especially with products with delicate decoration.

To choose a PET tray with lid, please send us the size of the product, the required portion and how the packaging will be used. At Kollár Pakk we help you find a shape in which the food fits well and can be presented attractively. By coordinating the tray, lid and labelling, the pack gives a consistent appearance both on the counter and in the customer's hands.