PET-BLACK
Food packaging made from virgin-plastic and a minimum of 30% recycled plastic sourced from external post-industrial and post-consumer recycling streams. PET Black food packaging is recyclable only in certain communities where the appropriate recycling systems exist.
BEST PRACTICES
SHOWCASE QUALITY
Best suited to showcase high-quality, prepared meals that do not require a spoilage indicator
COLD FOODS
Well suited for cold foods; can be placed in freezers without cracking
WET/OILY FOODS
Will not soak through; PET stays rigid
PILLARS
FITNESS FOR USE APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Refrigerator Friendly
Performs well in refrigerated applications for extended periods of time
Freezer Friendly
Can be frozen up to twelve months; Some PET items can also work in blast freezers; testing recommended
Non-Microwavable
Recommended service temperature is 0°F to 130°F
Non-Ovenable
Recommended service temperature is 0°F to 130°F
Durable to Reduce Crushing
Rigid when exposed to moisture in moist environments, such as in some packer processors, refrigerators and inside of freezers
Water & Oxygen Barrier
PET aids in resistance to oxygen and moisture helping preserve longer shelf-life