Ovenable Packaging

Prepared Foods, March, 2001

* Stora Enso and Huhtamaki Van Leer are working jointly on new ovenable packaging for ready-cooked meals and frozen foods. For example, packages can be developed with three separate compartments--one for the first course, a second for the main course and the third section for dessert.

The color scheme, design and printing techniques for ovenable trays can be customized. Colors that go with particular food products and oval or round shapes are ways in which companies can influence the consumer's choice. Digital printing makes it possible to design special packages, for example, for particular areas or towns.

PET-coated Ensoven board tray from Stora Enso is an alternative to plastic and aluminum trays. Four-color pictures can be printed directly onto the board, which eliminates the need for separate labels.