Meat Packing Trays
PHA Meat Packing Trays engineered for the meat packing industry — a compostable alternative to conventional MAP trays used for fresh meat, poultry, and seafood packaging.
8B+
plastic meat & poultry trays produced globally each year
<10%
of contaminated meat packaging ever enters a recycling stream
400+ yrs
for a conventional polypropylene tray to break down
100%
of PHA meat packing trays return to nature within months
Meat Packing Runs on Single-Use Plastic
Conventional meat packing trays are made from PET, mineral-filled polypropylene, or white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) — rigid enough to hold fresh cuts and stand up to MAP sealing lines, but rarely recyclable. Blood, moisture, and fat contamination disqualify most trays from curbside recycling, and styrofoam is banned outright in a growing number of states, sending billions of them straight to landfills every year.
These trays hold everything from portioned steaks and ground meat to poultry parts and fresh seafood — and every one of them outlives the product inside it by centuries. A single-use tray designed to hold a package for days on a shelf can persist in a landfill or waterway for over 400 years.
Meat packing operations can switch today — to a PHA Meat Packing Tray that matches the same footprint, rigidity, and MAP-sealing compatibility, and returns completely to nature.
A Direct Replacement for Styrofoam Meat Trays
White foam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS) trays are still the most common way fresh meat, poultry, and seafood are packed at the counter — but they're one of the worst packaging materials for the environment. EPS is virtually never recycled once it touches raw meat, never biodegrades, and can shed styrene into the food it holds.
Our PHA meat packing trays are built to be a drop-in swap for styrofoam trays — same rigidity, same purge absorption, same fit on existing MAP and film-sealing lines — with none of the downstream waste.
PHA Meat Packing Tray — Built for Meat Packing
Our biodegradable meat packing trays are manufactured from PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates), a bioplastic produced through bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils. They match conventional PET and PP MAP trays in rigidity, footprint, and moisture resistance — while being fully compostable at end of life.
Designed as a direct drop-in replacement for standard MAP tray formats, our PHA trays require no modifications to existing tray-sealing or modified atmosphere packaging equipment used for fresh meat, poultry, and seafood. The ribbed base absorbs purge liquid and keeps cuts elevated for a retail-ready appearance.
- ✓Made from PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) — 100% petroleum-free
- ✓Fully compostable in marine, soil, home compost, and industrial composting environments
- ✓Rigid, leak-resistant tray profile that matches standard PET/PP MAP tray dimensions
- ✓BPA-free, phthalate-free, and food-grade safe for direct contact with raw meat, poultry, and seafood
- ✓Ribbed base design absorbs purge liquid and keeps cuts elevated for retail presentation
- ✓Compatible with existing film-sealing and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) equipment
- ✓Available in multiple footprints and depths to match fresh-cut, portion, and bulk packing formats
- ✓Zero microplastics at end of life — returns to nature completely
Technical Details
Our PHA meat packing tray matches standard MAP tray footprints and depths — a direct replacement for conventional plastic trays used across meat packing operations, with no tooling or workflow changes required.
Designed for Meat Packing. Built for the Planet.
Our PHA meat packing trays are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing meat packing and processing operations while delivering a fundamentally better environmental outcome.
PHA Bioplastic
Our meat packing trays are manufactured from PHA — polyhydroxyalkanoates — a bioplastic produced through bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils. Zero petroleum, zero synthetic chemistry, zero toxic residue.
Built for Meat Packing
Engineered to match the footprint, depth, and rigidity of standard PET/PP MAP trays used for fresh meat, poultry, and seafood. No changes to existing tray-sealing or MAP lines.
Fully Compostable
After use, PHA meat packing trays biodegrade completely in marine and soil environments — leaving behind zero microplastics, no toxic residue, and no lasting pollution in waterways or landfills.
Built for Every Meat Packing Operation
Whether you run a butcher counter or a large-scale meat processing plant, our PHA meat packing trays integrate directly into your existing packing line.
Fresh Cuts & Portions
Retail-ready trays for steaks, chops, ground meat, and portioned cuts sold at grocery and butcher counters.
Poultry Packing
Rigid trays sized for whole cuts, parts, and portioned poultry across processing and retail packing lines.
Seafood & Fish
Leak-resistant trays built to handle moisture and purge from fresh fish and seafood packing.
MAP & Film-Sealed Packing
Compatible with modified atmosphere packaging and film-sealing lines used to extend fresh product shelf life.
Meat Packing Trays — FAQ
Everything you need to know about switching to compostable MAP trays.
What are PHA meat packing trays made from?
Our PHA meat packing trays are made from polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) — a bioplastic produced through bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils such as canola. They contain zero petroleum, no BPA, and no phthalates, making them safe for direct contact with fresh meat, poultry, and seafood.
Are PHA meat packing trays the same size as conventional MAP trays?
Yes. Our PHA meat packing trays are engineered to match the exact footprint, depth, and rigidity of standard PET/PP modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays. Available sizes include 13×13, 19×13, 26×20, and 33×22 cm with depth options from 3.5cm to 7cm.
Can existing packing lines use PHA meat trays without changes?
Absolutely. Our PHA meat packing trays are a direct drop-in replacement for conventional MAP trays. They are compatible with existing film-sealing equipment, modified atmosphere packaging lines, and label-application machinery.
Are PHA meat packing trays food-safe for raw meat?
Yes. Our PHA meat packing trays are food-contact certified and completely safe for direct contact with raw meat, poultry, and seafood. They are BPA-free, phthalate-free, and engineered to resist purge liquid and moisture without leaching chemicals.
How long do PHA meat packing trays take to biodegrade?
In active soil or marine composting environments, our PHA meat packing trays biodegrade completely within months. Conventional polypropylene MAP trays take over 400 years to break down and fragment into microplastics.
Do PHA meat trays leave microplastics at end of life?
No. Unlike conventional PET/PP MAP trays that fragment into microplastics over centuries, PHA is fully consumed by microorganisms in soil and marine environments — leaving zero microplastic byproduct and no toxic residue at end of life.
Ready to Replace Plastic in Your Meat Packing Operation?
Contact us today to request samples, discuss volume pricing, or learn how our PHA meat packing trays can integrate into your meat packing operation.