From frozen ready meals to hot-held entrées, packaging plays a crucial role in food quality, freshness, and safety. One of the key advantages of aluminium containers is their excellent storage performance—supporting both chilled and heated applications with ease.
Whether you manage a commercial kitchen, supermarket deli, or central production unit, here’s how aluminium helps your food go the distance.
Why Storage Matters in Packaging
The longer your product stays fresh, the more flexibility you gain in distribution, stock rotation, and prep time. Strong storage performance also reduces waste, maintains flavour integrity, and increases customer satisfaction—especially in ready-to-eat and grab-and-go settings.
Barrier Protection That Preserves Freshness
Aluminium containers provide a superior barrier against light, moisture, and oxygen—the key contributors to food spoilage. This means:
- Less dehydration in frozen products
- Reduced oxidation in cooked proteins and vegetables
- Better taste and texture over time
Whether your product is chilled, frozen, or vacuum-sealed, aluminium supports shelf life in a way few other materials can.
From Freezer to Oven—No Repacking Required
Another major benefit: no need to repack. Aluminium trays move directly from freezer → oven → hot-hold cabinet → service in a single container. This:
- Minimises contamination risks
- Reduces labour during preparation
- Keeps product presentation consistent
You can portion, seal, store, and serve—all in the same tray.
Stackability & Space Efficiency
Unlike bulky clamshells or soft plastic formats, aluminium trays are:
- Rigid and uniform
- Stackable in both chilled and frozen storage
- Ideal for use in racks, pallets, and transport crates
This improves cold-chain efficiency and is especially beneficial for high-volume manufacturers and distributors.
Proven Across Applications
Coppice offers a wide range of aluminium containers and smoothwall trays suitable for:
- Frozen ready meals
- Retail-ready prepared mains and sides
- Batch-cooked catering
- Hot-hold operations
- Food manufacturing lines
All are available with heat-seal or clip-on lid options and can be tailored to your operational needs.
Learn More About Aluminium Food Containers
For full product specifications, lid compatibility, and usage guidance, visit our main page:
Aluminium Food Containers – Applications & Specs