Foil food packaging – why it is a popular solution for takeaways

As the takeaway food industry continues to thrive, packaging plays an essential role in maintaining food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. A long-standing popular choice in food packaging is foil packaging. Its unique properties make it a standout choice for food distributors and service providers, especially those focused on delivering hot, fresh, and safe meals to customers. In this article, we explore what qualities it has that make it such a favourite.

1. Keeps food the perfect temperature – exceptional temperature retention

One key aspect of takeaway food is maintaining the right temperature. Whether it’s keeping hot meals warm or chilled foods cool, foil packaging excels at temperature retention. Due to its reflective and insulating properties, foil can effectively trap heat or cold within the packaging, especially foil containers with lids. For instance, when used to package hot meals like pizza, sandwiches, or wraps, foil can keep the food warm for extended periods. This means that customers can enjoy their food at the intended temperature, resulting in happier customers!

Similarly, for chilled foods such as salads or desserts, foil packaging can help maintain cooler temperatures. For busy foodservice operators, this versatility in both hot and cold food packaging simplifies operations and enhances food quality. Another popular lidded option are Bonson’s foil trays with lids.

2. Keeps food safe and attractive – enhanced food protection and preservation

Another critical function of food packaging is protection from contamination. Foil provides an effective barrier against external contaminants. Its impermeable nature keeps the food inside fresh and hygienic, even in harsh environments.

Foil is also resistant to oils and grease, preventing ugly stains from seeping through the packaging. If you want to ensure the presentation of your food is enhanced, choose foil for oily foods like fried chicken and burgers.

The barrier properties of foil also prevent moisture loss – helping the food from becoming unappetizingly dry.

3. Cares for food in transit – durability and strength

Takeaway food is often transported in conditions that are unstable or they travel some distance before reaching the customer. It’s important that the packaging remains intact during transportation. Foil packaging offers excellent durability and strength, protecting the food from being squashed, crushed, or leaking during transit.

4. A sustainable choice – widely recycled

As long as you choose the right brand of foil containers, they are widely recycled in Australia. Bonson foil packaging is popular with food packaging distributors because their customers are keen to present their own customers with more sustainable packaging options.

Many consumers now expect packaging options that are more environmentally friendly. Whilst not part of our Enviro range, our foil trays are part of the Bonson Solutions range which focuses on recyclable materials. For many customers that is one of the biggest factors they consider when choosing food packaging – whether it is recyclable is just as important as the product’s functional performance.

5. An affordable option – cost-effective

For food distributors and takeaway operators, cost is always a consideration. Foil packaging offers an affordable solution without compromising on quality. Its strength reduces the risk of food waste due to damaged packaging.

Also because foil helps retain heat and moisture, it ensures food quality over longer periods, reducing the need for additional packaging layers. This efficiency can lead to significant savings.

As you can see, foil food packaging offers a range of benefits that make it the ideal solution for takeaway food. From superior temperature retention and durability to cost-efficiency and addressing sustainability concerns, it meets the needs of both foodservice operators and consumers. Packaging distributors can confidently recommend foil as a reliable, versatile, and sustainable option for keeping takeaway food fresh, safe, and appealing. As the demand for high-quality takeaway food continues to grow, foil packaging provides a simple yet effective solution that enhances the overall dining experience.

If you are a food packaging distributor and would like to discuss your food packaging needs with us, please get in touch. Or if you are a food service operator who doesn’t currently have a wholesale food packaging supplier, let us point you in the right direction by contacting us.

About Bonson. Bonson is a leading manufacturer and supplier of world-class food packaging solutions for the foodservice & FMCG industries in New Zealand and Australia. Not only are they well known for their takeaway containers and food preparation storage solutions, they customise food packaging solutions for some of Australasia’s most reputable food brands using state-of-the-art technology, including thermoforming to turn food grade post-consumer recycled PET material into versatile RPET packaging. Bonson has a deep commitment to sustainability and works with clients to support their sustainability goals.