Molded Pulp Trays for Dried Fruit and Nuts: Food-Safe, Compostable Retail Packs

Dried fruit and nuts are sold in portions that need food-contact safety, a degree of moisture and oil resistance, and a natural look that fits the category. A molded pulp tray with a food-grade fiber furnish and barrier treatment meets FDA food-contact rules, presents the product openly on the shelf, and composts after use.

The Scenario: Snacks that must look natural

Dried-fruit tray packaging faces three challenges:

Pain Points

• Oils from nuts can wick into untreated fiber and stain the tray;
• Food-contact compliance requires a furnish and additives that meet food-safety regulations;
• Brands in the natural category want packaging that looks and degrades naturally.

The Solution: Three snack-tray solutions

Three choices make a food-safe, natural tray:

1. Food-grade furnish Furnish and additives selected for direct food contact under FDA 21 CFR 176.170 and EU 1935/2004.

2. Barrier sizing Water- and oil-resistant sizing keeps nut oils and fruit moisture from staining the tray.

3. Compostable construction EN 13432-compliant fiber keeps the pack compostable with food scraps.

The Result: Clean trays, natural story

Snacks stay on a clean, unstained tray that meets food-contact rules and composts naturally.