For food packers, airline catering services, and commercial kitchens, the "most wonderful time of the year" is often the most operationally complex. The holiday season brings a surge in volume, a demand for flawless presentation, and the logistical challenge of transporting hot, comforting meals from central kitchens to dining destinations.
We understand that your packaging is a critical component of your logistics chain. This season, let our technological solutions handle the heat so you can focus on the feast. Here is how MCP’s advanced product lines are helping the industry deck the halls with efficiency, visibility, and performance.
Enhanced Visibility with FogFree Lidding
For food packers handling hot-filled items such as roasted chicken and holiday mains, condensation is a common challenge. It not only obscures the product from the consumer but can also introduce excess moisture affecting food quality.
MCP addresses this with our FogFree lidding solution. Designed to pair perfectly with our recyclable PP trays, this specialized lid film prevents condensation buildup during the hot-fill process. This ensures that food contents remain clearly visible on the shelf. Functionally, the anti-fog effect minimizes moisture droplets, which helps reduce the probability of mold and fungi growth, thereby supporting better shelf life.
We are pleased to note that this FogFree concept received the WorldStar 2024 Award for sustainable packaging innovation, offering a practical and efficient solution for maintaining product presentation during the busy season.
The Catering Workhorse: CPET Gastronome Trays
When you are preparing thousands of holiday meals, versatility is key. For high-volume catering and airline service, our Full and Half-Size Gastronome Trays made from CPET are the ultimate solution.
Designed for the rigors of industrial kitchens, these trays offer unmatched thermal stability. They facilitate a seamless "Freezer-to-Oven" workflow, withstanding temperatures ranging from deep freeze up to 220°C. Whether you are batch-baking holiday breads, roasting turkeys, or preparing casseroles, these trays maintain their structural integrity without warping, making them ideal for the reheat requirements of airlines and off-site event catering.
Precision Tools for Every Course: Casseroles & Bowls
To round out your holiday menu, MCP offers specialized solutions designed for specific culinary applications, ensuring efficiency from the prep line to the final presentation.
Our 2419 Casserole Trays are engineered for both sweet and savory applications. Sized specifically for batch baking breads, sides, and entrées, these trays withstand the full thermal cycle of oven, freezer, and transport. They are the perfect vessel for everything from stuffing to fruit crumbles, ensuring consistent results in high-volume ovens.
For festive holiday puddings, the P343 Bowls are a catering essential. Manufactured from durable CPET, they perform flawlessly in both hot and cold environments. Their gently sloped sides are designed for easy access, while their uniform shape facilitates secure stacking - a crucial feature for saving space during storage and transport to offsite events.
A Sustainable Commitment for the New Year
As we celebrate the season, we also celebrate our commitment to the planet. Whether you are using our FogFree PP, our CPET Gastronome trays, or the 2419 Casserole line, you are choosing a solution designed for the circular economy.
Our products are environmentally friendly, using up to 70% rCPET or manufactured in mono-material composition to simplify end-of-life processing. Furthermore, innovations like IR detectable colors or pigment-free trays ensure they are easily sorted at recycling facilities.
From all of us at MCP, we thank you for your partnership. We wish you a joyous holiday season, and a New Year filled with continued health, cheer, and innovation.