Glossar Tray packaging

Tray packaging

A tray is an open packaging material containing several individual products. These can be bottles, cans, tubes or other containers. Trays are usually made of cardboard or plastic.

Advantages of tray packaging:

  • Clear presentation of the products
  • Easy handling for consumers
  • Space-saving storage
  • Cost-effective production
  • Recyclable

Tray packaging is mainly used in the food and beverage industry. Typical examples are yoghurt pots in 4-pack trays or drinks bottles in 6-pack trays.