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Molded Fiber & Paperboard

Thermoformed fiber trays and paperboard inserts for meal kits and bakery — designed to replace plastic trays where fiber performance is sufficient.

Fiber-based structures for QSR, bakery, and meal-kit brands reducing plastic without sacrificing stack strength in cold chain.

Specifications

MOQ500 units
StructuresTrays, clamshells, inserts
CoatingFood-safe barrier optional
Lead time21–35 days

Equipment & materials

Equipment: Thermoforming + die-cut lines

Materials: Bagasse fiber, recycled paperboard

Certifications

  • FDA food-contact fiber
  • FSC (paper)

FAQ

When should a brand choose fiber over flexible film?

Fiber fits rigid tray/clamshell applications with moderate moisture; high-barrier wet foods still need flexible laminates — we recommend hybrid SKUs per channel.

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Molded Fiber & Paperboard — MOQ 500 Units | ZentPak Manufacturing