DFC Packaging DeLight hybrid ovenable tray range

DFC Packaging has announced the arrival of its range of hybrid ovenable cardboard/plastic rimmed trays. DeLight is a type of hybrid package in which renewable paperboard is enhanced with polymers.

According to the company, the fibre-based product offers an alternative to other materials in terms of sustainability.

The injection-moulded rim ensures that a gas-tight seal can be achieved, meaning that it is suitable for MAP applications. The product’s components have been chosen to withstand the rigours of ready-meal manufacture, transport and cooking procedures.

The trays are ovenable to 200°C and can be frozen to -40°C. Due to the trays’ construction, the trays are cool to touch when removed from the oven. According to the company, as the trays are made from cardboard, they will not collapse during cooking.

Eighteen trays are available in the range.