Core product line
fresh21™ paperboard MAP boxes — paper outside, barrier inside
A paper-and-plastic separable MAP box: up to 85% less plastic than a conventional plastic MAP tray, compatible with existing sealing lines, and built for PPWR-era recyclability. Patent applications filed in Europe, the US, Australia and China.
Structure
Three functional layers, one system
Tray, lidding film and food process are validated together — each layer has a defined job:
Paperboard body
Rigidity, printability and shelf presentation — the part your customer sees and recycles.
Functional barrier layer
Oil, moisture and gas resistance plus the heat-sealing interface; selected per food type and temperature range.
Transparent lidding film
Matched to the tray sealing layer — balancing barrier, anti-fog, easy-peel and microwave reheating.
Standard formats
Sizes on the shelf today
Custom sizes and compartment layouts are developed to your SKU — these are the running standards.
MAP paper trays — regular style
| Top (mm) | Bottom (mm) | Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 215 × 129 | 185 × 95 | 40 |
| 215 × 129 | 185 × 95 | 60 |
| 225 × 145 | 180 × 97 | 45 |
| 219 × 179 | 159 × 118 | 45 |
| 264 × 206 | 208 × 148 | 42 |
| 329 × 259 | 265 × 195 | 47 |
Compartment paper boxes
| Top (mm) | Bottom (mm) | Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 225 × 148 | 185 × 108 | 45 |
| 225 × 148 | 185 × 112 | 45 |
| 229 × 148 | 185 × 112 | 45 |
In use
Sealed, opened, reheated
After use
Paper-plastic separation in three steps
The structure guides the consumer through separation: peel the film from the easy-peel corner, lift the preset liner out of the tray, and drop paper and plastic into their local streams. That is what makes 100% recovery of both materials realistic.
FAQ
Buyer questions, answered
Is the fresh21 box really recyclable?
The box is designed for recycling: the easy-peel lidding and separable barrier liner let the user split it into a paperboard stream and a plastic stream after use. How it is actually collected follows your local recycling system — we do not claim the assembled package is recyclable as-is.
What is the box made of?
A rigid paperboard body for stiffness and print, plus a functional barrier layer (PE/EVOH/PE system as standard) that provides oil, moisture and gas resistance and doubles as the heat-sealing interface.
Can it go in the oven or microwave?
Temperature capability depends on the selected film system — our EVOH structures are rated to about 180 °C and CPET to about 220 °C. We confirm the exact rating for your design during structure selection.
Do we need a new sealing machine?
No. The tray platform is compatible with the automatic denesters and sealing equipment used for conventional plastic MAP trays, so no additional equipment or mould investment is required.
Can we get our own print and size?
Yes. Standard formats are listed below; sizes, compartment layouts and full-surface print are customised to your SKU. Printing is available on every panel of the box for brand and regulatory content.
Quote the fresh21 line for your SKU
Send tray size, food category and annual volume — we reply with structure options and pricing.