Aluminium food containers for ready meals, grilling and industrial food production
At Plus Pack, we develop and manufacture aluminium food containers for ready meals, grilling, catering and industrial food production. Our solutions combine excellent product protection, circular design and reliable performance on industrial packing lines – supporting retailers, food producers and distributors across Europe.
From ovenable and grill-ready trays to foil containers for chilled and frozen foods, we help you bring ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook concepts to market with confidence – in aluminium that is fully recyclable and engineered for high-speed filling and sealing.
Why choose aluminium food containers for your business
Aluminium combines shape flexibility, thermal performance and total barrier protection in a single material – making it one of the most capable packaging choices for food businesses across ready meals, retail and industrial production.
Across Europe, aluminium food packaging achieves some of the highest recycling rates of any packaging material – averaging around 73% and reaching up to 97% in leading countries. Recycling aluminium saves up to 95% of the energy needed for primary production, supporting your circularity and climate targets.
In addition, aluminium can be recycled repeatedly without loss of material quality, supporting circular packaging strategies and efficient resource use.
Key benefits of Plus Pack aluminium foil containers
· Ovenable and grill-ready performance for convenient ready meals
· Low weight and high strength for efficient logistics and safe transport
· Excellent heat conductivity for even cooking and reheating
· Fully and repeatedly recyclable in established aluminium streams
· Available in a wide range of aluminium container sizes and custom shapes
· Suitable for industrial filling, sealing, MAP and Skin Pack solutions
Ready2Cook® Aluminium Food Container
Ready2Cook® is Plus Pack's range of aluminium food containers developed for ovenable, grill-ready, airfryer and ready meal applications requiring reliable heat performance and stable food presentation.
Designed for freezer-to-oven workflows, Ready2Cook® containers withstand temperatures from -40°C to 350°C (200°C if lacquered) and support secure transport, stable stacking and reliable handling throughout preparation, cooking and serving.
Standard Aluminium Food Containers
Standard aluminium food containers are developed for catering, retail, food production, and industrial packaging applications requiring reliable performance across multiple food categories.
Available in rectangular, round, and menu container formats, the range supports efficient packing, stable stacking, and secure handling throughout production, transport, and serving. Reinforced structures and folded corners provide added stability during handling and distribution.
Suitable for frozen, baked, grilled, microwaveable, and fresh food applications, standard aluminium foil containers are widely used for ready meals, takeaway, industrial food packaging, and retail-ready food concepts.
Why Use Aluminium Food Packaging?
Fit for Purpose
● Aluminium provides a total barrier to light, oxygen and moisture
● Aluminium extends shelf life across chilled, frozen and fresh food categories
● Aluminium withstands temperatures from -40°C to 350°C (200°C if lacquered)
● Aluminium is lightweight, reducing material usage and transport emissions
● Aluminium can be customised with colour, print or embossing
Partner with Plus Pack for Aluminium Food Packaging
Plus Pack combines deep material expertise, innovative packaging design, and more than 110 years of manufacturing experience in aluminium food packaging and aluminium foil containers. We support customers from concept development and prototyping to industrial implementation and market roll-out across ready meals, takeaway, catering, and food production applications.
Whether you are developing a new grill-ready concept, optimising an existing ready-to-heat range, or transitioning from mixed materials to recyclable aluminium food containers, our specialists help identify solutions that improve functionality, transport stability, and operational efficiency in practice.
As an approved member of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), a global non-profit organisation that promotes responsible production, sourcing, and stewardship of aluminium, we are committed to supporting more circular packaging value chains. Our membership helps ensure recognised aluminium standards are met while contributing to the ongoing development of responsible packaging solutions.
A Proven Example of Packaging Optimisation
At Plus Pack, packaging development is focused on improving performance across the entire value chain. Through material optimisation and design improvements, we help customers identify opportunities to reduce resource consumption, improve logistics efficiency, and lower operational costs.
In one Ready2Cook® optimisation project, the redesigned solution reduced container material usage by 10% and lid plastic consumption by 22%, while enabling 20% more containers per pallet. The optimisation also reduced recycling fees by 22%, creating measurable savings across production, transport, and handling workflows.
The project illustrates how packaging design decisions can deliver tangible business benefits beyond the packaging itself.
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SORT YOUR
ALUMINIUM PACKAGING AFTER USE?
To make the most of aluminum, it's important to know how to properly sort your packaging. This helps create a loop where aluminum can be used again and again. Rules about recycling can be different in each country, which can be confusing for consumers.
But as a simple rule, when you're sorting, treat aluminum food packaging containers as metal. This makes recycling easier and helps use aluminum in a way that's better for the environment.
What are the main benefits of aluminium food containers for ready meals?
Aluminium provides a total barrier to light, oxygen and moisture, supports food safety and shelf life, and offers excellent heat conductivity for even cooking, reheating and transport-ready strength.
Are aluminium food containers safe for oven and grill use?
Yes. Aluminium food containers are suitable for ovenable and grill-ready applications and withstand temperatures from -40°C to 350°C (200°C if lacquered), making them ideal for ready meals, reheating, and freezer-to-oven concepts.
Are Plus Pack aluminium food containers recyclable and suitable for circular packaging?
Yes. Aluminium is endlessly recyclable, and Plus Pack designs mono-material foil containers to fit established aluminium recycling streams across Europe.
Are Plus Pack aluminium containers compatible with industrial filling, sealing, MAP and Skin Pack solutions?
Yes. Our containers are engineered for reliable denesting, high-speed filling and sealing, and can be specified for MAP and Skin Pack applications.
Can Plus Pack customise aluminium containers (sizes, shapes, branding, and coatings)?
Yes. Plus Pack offers standard sizes and customized solutions, including tailored dimensions, embossed logos, printed lids, and lacquer systems for acidic or salty foods.
Are aluminium foil containers compatible with MAP and sealing solutions?
Yes. Plus Pack aluminium food containers can be specified for industrial filling, sealing, MAP, and Skin Pack applications requiring reliable denesting and high-speed production compatibility.
Can aluminium food containers go directly from freezer to oven?
Yes. Aluminium foil containers are designed for freezer-to-oven workflows and help maintain product structure and stable performance during cooking, reheating, transport, and serving.
Can aluminium food containers go in the microwave oven?
Some Plus Pack aluminium containers are microwave-compatible. Please follow the product-specific guidelines before use.
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