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PP/EVOH/PE
High-Barrier Trays
for MAP Packaging

Specify the right tray for your food. Match it to your packing line.

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For food processors, packaging distributors and wholesale buyers.

Fresh steak in an HSQY black rectangular high-barrier food tray
6 listed formats Compare footprints and depths below
Clear, white & black Choose the right retail presentation
30,000 pcs reference MOQ Confirm by model, structure and packing

Find your format

Start with the tray that fits.

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Understand the structure

What is a PP/EVOH/PE tray?

A PP/EVOH/PE tray is a multilayer food tray that combines PP for strength, EVOH to reduce oxygen transmission and a PE-based functional or sealing layer. It is used in MAP systems with a compatible barrier lid and a validated seal.

Specify the performance you need.

Give engineering and quality teams the information to approve the complete pack.

Barrier
Required OTR and test temperature / humidity; confirm performance after forming.
Tray geometry
Outer size, cavity, flange, wall distribution, weight and nesting pitch.
Sealing
Actual sealing surface, film sealant, peel behavior and machine tooling.
Service conditions
Food type, storage temperature, shelf-life target and any heating cycle.
Documentation
Food-contact information for the exact grade, intended use and destination.

Make the whole pack work

Tray. Lidding film. Sealing process.

Fresh meat in a tray covered with clear lidding film
01 / Select the tray

Fit the food and the tooling.

Check portion size, headspace, flange width, denesting and stability at your intended line speed.

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Rolls of HSQY high-barrier tray lidding film
02 / Match the film

Start with the sealing surface.

Align film sealant and barrier performance. Specify anti-fog, easy-peel or weld-seal behavior as required.

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HSQY 305L gas-flush MAP tray sealing machine
03 / Validate the pack

Prove the result on your line.

Trial temperature, pressure and dwell time. Check seal integrity, gas retention and shelf life with your actual food.

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Buying trays and film together? Share your tray-sealer model and current film specification with HSQY.

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Chicken portions in a clear high-barrier food tray Minced meat in a white rectangular food tray

Choose by food application

Different foods.
Different packing priorities.

Fresh meat & poultry

Balance portion size, headspace, drip management and retail presentation. Validate the gas blend for each product.

Seafood & chilled deli foods

Focus on seal integrity, moisture, odor control and the intended cold-chain conditions.

Prepared foods & ready-to-cook meals

Check food separation, usable volume and handling. Confirm any frozen or reheating use for the selected grade.

Shelf life is food-specific. Confirm it through testing of the filled, sealed package.

Choose the right material

High-barrier or standard PP?

PP/EVOH/PE high-barrier trays compared with standard PP trays
Selection factor PP/EVOH/PE high-barrier tray Standard PP tray
Primary purpose MAP and oxygen-sensitive chilled foods General food containment and non-MAP applications
Oxygen barrier EVOH layer reduces oxygen transmission Basic oxygen barrier of polypropylene
Film selection Compatible barrier film and validated gas-tight seal Film matched to the PP surface and application
Procurement focus Barrier data, full-pack trials and exact layer structure Food fit, mechanical performance and sealing needs
Black PP high-barrier tray showing the sealing flange, food cavity and formed walls for sample review
Three areas to review on your sample. Confirm final dimensions and tolerances on the approved drawing.

Sample approval & quality requirements

Approve the pack before bulk production.

Give purchasing, production and quality teams one agreed specification for sample approval and repeat orders.

  1. Flange & tooling fit

    Check outer dimensions, flange width and flatness against the sealing tool. Confirm denesting on your line.

  2. Cavity, portion & headspace

    Trial the actual fill weight and food shape. Allow the headspace your MAP process requires.

  3. Walls, corners & handling

    Agree the tray weight and structural requirements, then assess filled-pack stacking, cold impact and transport handling.

Need a custom footprint, flange or compartment layout?

Send a drawing or reference sample, food portion and order forecast for a feasibility review.

Discuss your tray specification

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Get to know your packaging supplier.

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Materials and packaging in one portfolio
HSQY food-packaging workshop in its CPET tray facility
A look inside HSQY’s food-packaging operations

Tray & film coordination

Review the tray, lidding film and sealing requirements together.

Standard & custom options

Start with existing molds, then evaluate changes to geometry, color and packing.

A reference for repeat orders

Agree the drawing, approved sample, material structure and case pack.

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  1. 1

    Share your brief

    Food, drawing, quantity, destination and packing-line details.

  2. 2

    Review & sample

    Confirm the proposed format, structure, film and documentation.

  3. 3

    Trial & approve

    Check denesting, sealing, gas retention and filled-pack performance.

  4. 4

    Plan bulk supply

    Agree pricing, lead time, carton quantities, pallet plan and shipping terms.

Export packing & delivery planning

Get the packing details behind your quote.

Case pack
Pieces per sleeve and carton, carton dimensions, net weight and gross weight.
Pallet & load plan
Pallet size, stack height, protective wrapping and estimated trays or cartons per container.
Labels & shipment
Batch identification, shipping marks, destination, delivery schedule and shipping terms.
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Wrapped cartons on pallets in HSQY’s food-packaging warehouse
Packing details for receiving and freight planning.

Answers for buyers

PP/EVOH/PE tray FAQ

What is a PP/EVOH/PE tray?

A PP/EVOH/PE tray is a multilayer food tray combining polypropylene (PP) for structure, ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) for oxygen barrier and a polyethylene (PE)-based functional or sealing layer. Confirm the complete layer structure and sealing surface for your selected model.

Can these trays be used for modified atmosphere packaging?

Yes. They can be specified for MAP when combined with a compatible high-barrier lidding film and a validated seal. The gas mixture, headspace, food hygiene and storage conditions must be assessed as one packaging system.

How much longer will my food stay fresh?

There is no universal shelf-life extension. Food type, initial microbial load, gas mixture, residual oxygen, tray and film barrier, seal integrity and cold-chain control all affect the result. Confirm your target through shelf-life testing of the actual filled pack.

Which lidding film should I use?

Choose a film that seals to the actual tray surface and meets the barrier requirement. Specify easy-peel or weld-seal performance, anti-fog performance and any puncture-resistance needs. Send your existing film specification and tray-sealer details so both components can be reviewed together.

What oxygen-barrier data should I request?

Request the oxygen transmission rate (OTR), test method, temperature, relative humidity and sample thickness. Establish whether the result applies to flat sheet or the finished thermoformed tray. EVOH is moisture-sensitive, so test conditions and complete-package performance matter.

What are the MOQ and lead time?

The listed HSQY high-barrier tray product pages show a reference MOQ of 30,000 pieces. Confirm the MOQ for your mold, color, structure and packing. Lead time is quoted for the selected product, quantity and any tooling or sample-approval work.

Can I order a custom size, color or compartment layout?

Custom dimensions, depths, colors, compartments, flange designs, logos and export packing can be evaluated. Provide your tray drawing or sample, food portion, sealing-tool details and expected order volume for a feasibility review.

Are PP/EVOH/PE trays microwave-safe?

Only use a selected grade for microwave reheating after its suitability has been confirmed for the actual food, time, temperature and lidding system. A published temperature range for one tray is not a microwave approval for the whole category.

Are these trays suitable for ovens, retort or autoclaves?

Do not assume suitability for conventional ovens, retort, sterilization or autoclave processing. These conditions require a specifically designed and validated structure. For ovenable applications, review the CPET tray range and confirm the selected grade.

Can the trays be used for frozen food?

Selected grades may be evaluated for frozen applications. Confirm the minimum service temperature and test filled packs for cold impact, cracking, seal integrity and transport handling before approval.

Are PP/EVOH/PE and PP/EVOH/PP interchangeable?

No. Their surface polymers can differ, changing film compatibility, sealing behavior and thermal-process suitability. Specify the exact structure and sealing layer when comparing samples or changing suppliers.

Are PP/EVOH/PE trays recyclable or compostable?

They are multilayer plastics and are not universally recyclable. Acceptance depends on the layer percentages, color, labels and local collection and recycling systems. Conventional PP/EVOH/PE trays are not biodegradable or compostable.

What food-contact documents are available?

State the destination market, food type, contact time and temperature when requesting documentation. Ask for the applicable declaration and supporting test information for the exact finished tray formulation and intended use.

Can I test samples on my packing line?

Yes. Request samples for checking food fit, denesting, tray-tool compatibility, seal strength, leaks, gas retention and transport performance. Use the intended lidding film, sealing machine, food and storage cycle before approving a bulk order.

Start your packaging project

Let’s specify your next tray.

Send a drawing, sample reference or packing brief. Ask HSQY for a tray recommendation, sample options and a quotation for your order.

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For an accurate recommendation, include:

  • Food type, portion weight and tray dimensions
  • Target shelf life, storage and heating requirements
  • Sealing machine, tooling and lidding-film details
  • Order volume, destination and required delivery
  • Food-contact documents and export packing needs

Have an existing tray? Include its drawing or photos in your inquiry.

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