New Encompass Lite 1 CPET Trays from Curwood Deliver Exceptional Performance in a Lighter Tray

Encompass Lite 1 trays are ideal for frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable meals, side dishes and desserts plus case-ready and processed meats, cheese trays and fresh bakery.

Oct 22 2010 --- Now processors of microwavable, ovenable and ready-to-eat foods have a sustainable new packaging choice: Encompass Lite 1 CPET trays from Curwood. Offering up to 15% source reduction through process and material improvements, Lite 1 trays are recyclable as #1 where infrastructure exists and certain applications could incorporate post-consumer recycled content. The trays feature excellent toughness at low temperatures and outstanding dimensional stability at high temperatures so they go easily from freezer to microwave or oven to table. Encompass Lite 1 trays are ideal for frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable meals, side dishes and desserts plus case-ready and processed meats, cheese trays and fresh bakery.

“At a time when sustainability claims are coming under close scrutiny, Lite 1 trays deliver the true sustainability processors are looking for, with the substantiating data to back it up,” says Paul Vanden Heuvel, director of marketing for Curwood. “This is the first time this level of light-weighting is available in a CPET tray while maintaining the outstanding performance of a heavier tray.”

Incorporating a proprietary new CPET technology, Lite 1 trays are suitable for applications requiring temperatures from -40º to 400ºF. The trays are impact-modified to prevent breakage at low temperatures, and are FDA-approved for high-temperature use and bake-in applications. Featuring inherent oxygen barrier to protect freshness and flavor, the trays can be paired with Curwood’s market-leading rigid or flexible lidding for a complete package solution. Curwood’s CPET facilities are AIB-certified and the trays are Kosher-approved by the Orthodox Union.

Curwood offers full package design support to develop, trial and commercialize Lite 1 trays for processor-specific applications. Fast-tracking is available for concept drawings, mockups and prototypes. Start-up and 24/7 technical support is provided for Lite 1 trays by Curwood’s nationwide network of field service technicians.

Known throughout the world for technological leadership in high-barrier packaging, Curwood is a preferred supplier of innovative packaging materials and systems for food, beverage, household, industrial and personal care industries. Curwood maintains strategic manufacturing and service centers throughout North America, South America and Europe, and is well-positioned to meet global distribution and marketing needs. Headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.A., Curwood is part of the Bemis family of companies.