PaperSeal™ Barrier-Lined Paperboard Trays
Our innovative PaperSeal™ tray portfolio includes modified atmosphere packaging and vacuum skin packaging solutions, offering brands and retailers the opportunity to replace high-barrier plastic trays with a barrier-lined paperboard alternative. Including PaperSeal Original, PaperSeal Skin, PaperSeal Wedge, PaperSeal Cook, PaperSeal Shape, and PaperSeal Pressed, the range includes formats for almost any application and from entry-level to premium ranges.
We understand that the transition to paperboard packaging is a priority for many of our customers, and it’s clear that sustainable paperboard packaging solutions must meet the functionality and performance of existing tray designs.
Developed in partnership with G. Mondini, a world leader in tray sealing technology, PaperSeal trays offer an effective and sustainable alternative to plastic trays.
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PaperSeal Barrier-Lined Benefits
Sustainability
- PaperSeal trays use 80-90% less plastic than traditional trays
- The paperboard is produced from renewable wood fiber sourced from sustainably managed forests
Consumer Experience
- Easy separation of film liner from the paperboard after use, promoting recycling
Operational Efficiency
- Trays can be supplied formed or flat, the latter resulting in lower transport emissions compared to formed plastic trays
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PaperSeal Barrier-Lined Paperboard Tray Solutions
Consumers today are seeking alternatives to plastic packaging, and the PaperSeal range of trays helps them to reduce plastic while still enjoying equivalent shelf-life and ease of use.
PaperSeal™ Pressed Tray
PaperSeal™ Pressed is a pressed paperboard tray capable of achieving a secure hermetic seal for modified atmosphere packaging applications.
PaperSeal™ Original Tray
The PaperSeal™ Original paperboard tray, an alternative to traditional MAP trays, is ideal for fresh and processed meat and fish applications, salads, fruit, pasta, and more.
PaperSeal™ Skin Tray
The PaperSeal™ Skin tray is a paperboard alternative to traditional plastic vacuum skin packaging (VSP) trays for fresh and processed protein applications, delivering a reduction in plastic of 80 – 90 percent.
PaperSeal™ Shape Tray
The PaperSeal™ Shape tray is the latest addition to the multi-award-winning PaperSeal paperboard tray portfolio. Offering round, deep and multicompartment options, it’s ideal for fresh, prepared fruit and salads, dips, and chilled ready-to-eat foods where a modified atmosphere is required to maintain shelf life.
PaperSeal™ Cook Tray
PaperSeal™ Cook is a paperboard tray for oven and microwave-ready chilled and frozen food applications.
PaperSeal™ Wedge Tray
Our innovative PaperSeal™ Wedge tray is ideal for sliced meats and cheeses. It is a barrier-lined paperboard alternative to thermoformed plastic trays alternative.
Fileni Transitions Meat Packs to Paperboard Alternative, Reducing Plastic Usage By 80-90%
Fileni wanted to transition the existing packaging
on its top-tier Bio range to a sustainable paper-based solution that encouraged circularity, without
compromising on freshness.
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Accolades for the PaperSeal Range of Products
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Graphic Packaging Secures Dual Honors at the Environmental Packaging Awards 2025
June 25, 2025
Graphic Packaging wins gold and silver awards at the Environmental Packaging Awards 2025
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Graphic Packaging Secures Four Wins at the 2025 AmeriStar Awards
August 8, 2025
Graphic Packaging secures four gold awards at the 2025 AmeriStar Awards.
Press Releases
Graphic Packaging and Moy Park Help Sainsbury’s Deliver on Its “Plan for Better” Sustainability Goals
June 25, 2024
Graphic Packaging and prominent food company Moy Park have created a game-changing new paperboard packaging solution, delivering a significant plastic reduction for UK retailer Sainsbury’s.
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