The waste-fibre trays are sustainable packaging products that are made using recycled paper, cardboard, or other post-consumer and post-industrial fibrous waste products. These trays are made using molded fibre or pulp-forming, which makes them biodegradable, recyclable, and in most instances compostable. Their cushioning, thermal insulation, and strength are reasons why they are commonly used to package food, beverages, electronics, medical supplies, and consumer goods. These trays contribute to fewer disposable plastics, the circular economy, and adherence to more strict environmental regulations, which makes them a better option in terms of an eco-friendly packaging application all over the world. According to the UnivDatos analysis, stringent environmental regulations and government bans on plastic packaging are accelerating waste-fibre trays adoption across the food and consumer goods sectors. As per their “Waste-Fibre Trays Market” report, the global market was valued at USD 1,409.70 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of about 6.4% during the forecast period from 2025 - 2033 to reach USD million by 2033.
Food & beverage sector dominance
The presence of food and beverages as an emerging industry in the waste-fibre trays market is due to the wide application of the trays in the fresh produce, bakery goods, eggs, ready meals, and takeaway containers, where the question of sustainability is becoming a matter of concern. The trays offer bio-degradable, recyclable, and compostable solutions to plastics in line with stringent environmental standards and consumer need to have environmentally friendly packages. As supermarkets, quick-service restaurants, and food delivery services grow worldwide, protective, moisture-resistant, and visually appealing fiber tray demands are soaring, placing the food and beverage segment as the largest and fastest-growing application segment in such a market.
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Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations Drive the Waste-Fibre Trays Market
Strategic alliances and joint ventures are increasingly becoming essential to the waste-fibre trays market as they facilitate innovation, scale, and efficiency of the supply chain. Packaging companies are collaborating with food companies, retailers, and recyclers to develop performance-based and regulatory-based, customized tray designs to achieve a sustainable tray solution. Partnerships with technology suppliers are enhancing the processing of moulded fibre, barrier properties, and automation. Additionally, partnerships with waste management and recycling organizations will ensure consistent, high-quality fibre recycling, supporting the transition to a circular economy. These alliances lower costs, improve product commercialization, and drive market adoption.
For instance, in March 2024, Aptar - Food Protection, part of AptarGroup, Inc., entered an exclusive partnership with Halopack to launch a recyclable, fiber-based tray system in North America, securing the license to manufacture and distribute the Aptar Halopack solution for fresh, frozen, reheatable, and grab-and-go foods. The paperboard-based tray system, produced with recycled cardboard and minimal film, was introduced to significantly cut plastic use and improve packaging sustainability across diverse food applications.
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Growing Food & beverage sector, along with Strategic Partnership Activities, Driving the Growth of the Waste-Fibre Trays Market
The food and beverage industry is creating a great demand for waste-fibre trays on the basis of the sustainable, biodegradable, and recyclable features in the fresh food and ready-to-eat food applications. The innovation is increasing faster through strategic partnerships among packaging companies, food companies, technology companies, and recyclers to improve performance, ensure fibre supply, reduce costs, and ensure the large-scale acceptance of environmentally friendly tray solutions.
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