Shallow black PP fresh produce tray, sturdy and stain-resistant, customizable for fruit and vegetable packaging.
This shallow fresh produce tray is constructed from black food-grade PP plastic with a low-profile design, ideal for packing fruits, vegetables and small fresh cuts. The smooth surface prevents liquid residue buildup, and the rigid structure avoids bending during stacking. Custom sizes and depths are available for supermarkets, fruit shops and fresh food distributors.
- 1 Easy-Peel Film Compatible Design
- 2 Exceptional Puncture & Crack Resistance
- 3 Juice-Lock & High Stacking Security
- 4 Vivid Freshness Presentation
Black PP plastic shallow fresh produce tray is part of our White PP Fresh Food Packaging Trays line. The series-level introduction, specifications, applications and FAQ below apply to this model and its related sizes. Custom specifications, materials and branding are available for bulk orders.
Product Overview & Market Intent
Where black shallow fresh moves through automated handling, the deep black finish enhances the vivid natural colors of red meats and fresh produce, creating a hygienic, premium visual appeal on retail shelves. Engineered specifically for fresh food supermarkets, cold-chain logistics, and meat processing plants, our Custom White PP Fresh Food Packaging Trays deliver an notable presentation and reliable structural protection for raw meats, seafood, fresh produce, and deli goods. Thermoformed from 100% food-grade Polypropylene (PP, Resin Code #5), these lightweight yet ultra-durable plastic trays supply better puncture resistance and impact strength, guaranteeing they won’t crack or warp during refrigerated transport.
They serve as the principal wholesale choice for supermarket chains, e-commerce fresh food distributors, and meat processing hubs looking for clean, leak-proof fresh packaging solutions. Made within our certified 100,000-Class Dust-Free Cleanroom Facility backed by over 20 years of manufacturing expertise; our white PP packaging tray series features 10 specialized dimensional models (including 17S, 42P, 2D, 3PP, 4D, 5S, 10S, 10K, 809P, and 7H). Designed with integrated juice-lock channels, anti-slip surface textures, and smooth easy-peel film edges, these thermoformed trays are fully optimized for automated tray-sealing lines.
Key Product Characteristics
Easy-Peel Film Compatible Design: Engineered with smooth, rounded outer rim profiles that allow automated tray-sealing machines to apply heat-seal film without interruption, guaranteeing quick, hassle-free peeling for consumers.
Exceptional Puncture & Crack Resistance: Formulated with impact-resistant PP resin that easily withstands sharp bone-in meats, crab shells, and hard produce without puncturing, cracking, or leaking during handling.
Juice-Lock & High Stacking Security: Molded with bottom interlocking contours that allow secure vertical stacking to save warehouse space, alongside internal liquid-trapping channels that contain excess blood and moisture.
Vivid Freshness Presentation: The deep black base supplies a high-contrast background that makes red meats appear deeper in tone and fresh produce look crisper, boosting impulse purchases at retail displays.
E-Commerce Fresh Grocery & Central Kitchens: Reliable, spill-free trays a natural fit for meal kit distribution, central kitchen prep lines, and direct-to-door grocery logistics. Commercial Applications & Scenarios Supermarket Fresh Meat & Poultry Counters: Premium pre-packaging trays for raw beef cuts, pork chops, chicken parts, and ground meat displayed in refrigerated cases. Seafood & Cold-Chain Logistics: Puncture-resistant trays designed for shrimp, fish fillets, crab claws, and shellfish undergoing cold-chain delivery. Produce & Deli Pre-Packaging: Hygienic containers tailored for pre-cut fruits, fresh vegetables, mushrooms, and prepared deli meal portions.
Technical Specifications
Product Line Range: Fresh Food Trays / Thermoformed PP Packaging / Meat & Seafood Display Trays
Material Formulation: 100% Virgin Food-Contact Grade Polypropylene (PP, Plastic Code #5)
10 Standard Sizes: 17S, 42P, 2D, 3PP, 4D, 5S, 10S, 10K, 809P, 7H
Structural Design: Anti-Slip Base Texture, Liquid-Lock Channels, Easy-Peel Smooth Flanges
Color Finish: High-Opacity Sanitary Jet Black (Custom Color Options Available)
Chemical Resistance: Fully Resistant to Food Acids, Animal Fats, Oils, and Alcohol Disinfectants
Facility Certification: ISO 9001 Facility, FDA Compliant, EU Food-Grade Approved, 100K Cleanroom
Global Industrial Case Study
The Client: A distributor preparing to enter a new export market.
The Challenge: The customer needed documentation, packaging and product specifications that would satisfy the destination market’s import requirements without a redesign.
Our Solution: We reviewed the specification against the market requirements, adjusted the material and labelling where needed, and prepared the compliance file before the first shipment.
The Outcome: The first container cleared without a query, the customer opened the market on schedule, and the specification became the template for adjacent markets.
B2B Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What lead time should we plan for on black shallow fresh?
A: Lead time runs from sample approval. Where an existing mould suits the specification the run follows quickly; where new tooling is needed, we schedule it into the next available slot and confirm the date in writing.
Q2: Which sizes are available across this range?
A: The range runs in graded sizes sharing a common rim dimension, so one shelf or line configuration covers several formats without separate tooling.
Q3: Is the colour consistent from batch to batch?
A: Colour is matched to a retained standard and checked at start-up and through the run, so batch-to-batch variation stays inside a tight tolerance band.
Q4: Can lids or film be supplied matched to black shallow fresh?
A: Lids, film and inserts are supplied as a matched set to the rim dimension, so the closure fits the container rather than being specified independently.
