As demand for convenient meals continues to grow, manufacturers and retailers increasingly look for packaging that not only safeguards product freshness but also aligns with modern sustainability standards. Our Recyclable Lidding Film for Ready Meal Trays is engineered to meet these expectations, delivering exceptional sealing performance, robust barrier protection, and compatibility with various tray materials—while remaining fully recyclable. Designed with advanced polymer technology and optimized for high-speed production lines, this lidding film supports environmentally conscious brands seeking reliable, cost-efficient packaging solutions without compromising on quality.
Product Functions & Uses
Our recyclable lidding film serves as the primary sealing layer for a wide range of prepared foods. It provides secure closure for chilled, frozen, and microwavable ready meals, ensuring that products remain protected from external contaminants, moisture loss, and oxygen exposure throughout their shelf life. The film is designed to perform under diverse processing conditions, whether used with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), vacuum sealing systems, or traditional heat-sealing equipment. It is ideal for ready-to-heat meals, pre-cooked entrees, side dishes, plant-based meals, deli items, and other retail-ready food components that require both transparency and strong package integrity.
Product Features
Our lidding film stands out for its high clarity, exceptional sealing performance, and full recyclability, making it a forward-thinking alternative to traditional multi-material films. The film is engineered with precise peel strength options—easy-peel or weld-seal—allowing customers to choose the level of consumer convenience appropriate for their product. It offers excellent anti-fog properties, maintaining visual appeal even when products are packed hot or stored under refrigeration. In addition, the film provides superior puncture resistance, ensuring durability during transportation, handling, and retail display. Optional high-barrier configurations offer enhanced protection against oxygen and moisture, extending shelf life without the need for additives or chemical preservatives.
Product Specifications
We manufacture recyclable lidding films in a variety of thicknesses ranging from 25 to 80 microns, optimized for different tray formats and shelf-life requirements. Roll widths can be customized to meet specific fill-line configurations, with excellent compatibility for PP, CPET, APET, RPET, and PE-based tray systems. Films can be supplied in standard, high-barrier, or ultra-high-barrier varieties depending on the product’s sensitivity. Clients may also specify film properties such as peel strength, anti-fog level, and sealing temperature range. Our films are fully compliant with food-contact safety regulations and are produced under strict quality control to ensure consistent performance in industrial applications.
Product Instructions
To achieve optimal sealing quality, we recommend operating within the specified sealing temperature range, which typically falls between 140°C and 190°C, depending on the tray material and film grade. The film should be stored in a cool, dry environment and used within the recommended shelf-life to maintain peak performance. During packing, ensure that the tray flange is clean, dry, and free from oils or particulates to avoid seal contamination. For MAP applications, verify equipment calibration to maintain desired gas composition. The film is suitable for microwave and conventional oven reheating when paired with compatible trays; however, heating instructions should be clearly communicated to end consumers on the final packaging.
Applicable Industries
Our recyclable lidding film is designed to serve a broad spectrum of food-processing sectors. It is widely used by manufacturers of ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat meals, frozen entrees, chilled convenience foods, and premium supermarket meal solutions. Catering suppliers, central kitchens, cloud-kitchen operators, and commercial foodservice providers also benefit from the film’s reliability and versatility. Additionally, it is suitable for health-meal producers, plant-based food companies, and retailers seeking environmentally friendly packaging that supports sustainability goals without sacrificing operational efficiency or product appeal.
Target Customers
This product is ideal for food manufacturers, co-packers, brand owners, supermarket chains, and meal-kit companies who prioritize sustainability while maintaining high packaging performance. Customers who operate high-volume automated production lines will appreciate the film’s consistent seal strength and machine-friendly behavior. Environmentally focused brands seeking to reduce plastic waste or transition to mono-material packaging solutions will find this lidding film to be a strategic upgrade that strengthens both product quality and corporate responsibility. Whether for established global brands or emerging meal producers, our recyclable lidding film provides a reliable, future-ready packaging choice.
