Aluminium Food Containers – Applications & Specs

Coppice manufactures a leading range of aluminium trays designed to meet the evolving needs of the food packaging industry. Our solutions are trusted across retail, foodservice, and meal delivery sectors, offering a combination of quality, flexibility, and sustainability.

Why Choose Aluminium?

  • 100% Recyclable – Infinite reuse with no quality loss
  • Excellent Heat Conduction – For oven, air fryer, and grill applications
  • Lightweight & Durable – Ideal for food prep, cooking, and transport
  • Safe for Direct Food Contact
  • Customisable – Colours, embossing, and formats available

Container Applications

Ready Meals & Meal Kits

Smoothwall trays with sealing flanges and PET clip-on lids. Suitable for freezer-to-oven and air fryer use.

Bakery & Deli

Flan tins, pie dishes, and wrinklewall containers provide crisp finishes and efficient baking.

Air Fryer Packaging

Optimised tray sizes for modern air fryers, supporting even cooking and portion control. 

Retail & Takeaway

Consumer-friendly packaging that’s easy to store, display, and transport. Optional lidded versions with repack FSDU displays.

BBQ & Grill

Heavy-duty wrinklewall and smoothwall trays designed for high-heat and grilling performance.

Tray Formats & Specs

Tray Type Code Prefix Features
Smoothwall 1… / 3… Sealable rim, high strength, custom colour
Wrinkle Wall Varies Cost-effective, rolled edge
Round 5… / 24… Versatile, available in colours
Oblong/Oval 7… / 26… Meat, fish, grill items
Square 28… Takeaway & foodservice
Rectangle 2… / 3… Standard and custom sizes

Design & Customisation

  • Lacquered colours for branding or product ID (e.g. gold, black, red)
  • Embossed logos and perforation options
  • Multi-compartment trays, dual-layer air fryer packs
  • Combi-packs and promotional formats via EP Design House

Technical Information

  • Common Gauges: 33 to 180 microns
  • Base Types: Plain or perforated
  • Rim Styles: Rolled, hemmed, vertical flange
  • Lid Options: Foil-board, PET, PE2, film sealing
  • Compliance: BRC/IOP AA, ISO 14001, Kosher, SEDEX B

Sustainability Credentials

Our aluminium containers are designed for the circular economy. With 25–30% post-process recycled content and full recyclability, Coppice supports your ESG and packaging reduction goals.

  • Infinitely recyclable with no degradation
  • Energy-efficient: 95% less energy than virgin aluminium
  • Reduced food waste via durable packaging formats

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