BUYER GUIDE / FOOD
PP Food and Mooncake Tray Guide
PP inner trays hold food and mooncakes in place during packing and display. Before production, check the product dimensions, cavity support, stacking, sealing method and food-contact requirements with the actual food and box.
Published and updated: 2026-08-15
Content author: Wenzhou Tonghou Plastic Products Co., Ltd.
01
Applications
- Mooncake and pastry inner trays
- Confectionery and snack presentation
- Custom food gift-box inserts
02
Selection criteria
- Product dimensions and cavity clearance
- Rib, flange and corner geometry
- Stacking and de-nesting behavior
- Colour and surface presentation
03
Pre-production validation
Confirm the food, contact conditions, packaging process, storage environment, transport loads and applicable market requirements. Trial parts should be checked with the actual product and outer box before mass production.
04 / DECISION MATRIX
Buyer decision table
| Primary decision | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Fit | Product size, orientation and removal clearance |
| Structure | Cavity depth, ribs, flange and corner radii |
| Process | Packing method, stacking and de-nesting |
| Compliance | Project-specific food-contact suitability |
05 / BUYER QUESTIONS
Common buyer questions
01Is every PP tray automatically suitable for food contact?
No. Resin grade, additives, processing and the intended contact conditions must be validated for each project.
02What information is needed for a mooncake tray quote?
Provide product size, cavity count, outer-box dimensions, colour, expected quantity and any reference sample or drawing.
03Why is a trial sample important?
It allows fit, removal, appearance, stacking and transport behavior to be checked with the actual product and box.