Futurline Heat&Eat: fibre-based MAP trays for ready meals
Futurline Heat&Eat refers to our barrier-lined solid board MAP tray solutions for ready meals, designed for convenient heating in the microwave, airfryer and oven. By maintaining the modified atmosphere, these trays help extend shelf life while offering the convenience consumers expect from modern ready meal packaging. At the same time, they use up to 90% less plastic than conventional plastic MAP trays. After the meal, the barrier film can be peeled away, allowing the tray to be disposed of in the paper recycling stream.
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Heat. Eat. Recycle. Convenient ready meal packaging for microwave, airfryer and oven
Benefits of our trays
- Maintains the modified atmosphere
Protective gas technology maintains the modified atmosphere inside the tray, helping to extend shelf life across chilled and frozen ready meal applications. This supports product quality throughout the supply chain and helps reduce food waste. - Easy to separate after use
After use, the barrier film can be easily separated from the tray, enabling straightforward recycling. The film can be disposed of with plastics, while the fibre-based tray can be recycled in the paper stream. - Microwave, airfryer and oven ready
The tray is engineered to withstand heating in the microwave, airfryer and oven, providing a practical and convenient solution for today’s ready meal applications. - High-quality printing options
High-quality offset printing enables strong on-shelf differentiation and can be fully customised to reflect your brand identity and packaging design. - Ready for current legislation
Made from certified fibre, the solution is designed to support the transition towards packaging solutions that align with evolving PPWR requirements and sustainability ambitions. - Convenience for consumers
The tray combines product protection with convenient preparation and serving. Suitable for chilled and frozen applications, it supports consumers looking for practical meal solutions with minimal preparation and washing-up. -
Minimise food and packaging waste
We offer you outstanding solid board MAP trays for ready meals
Convenient for everyone
Solidus MAP trays are ideal for cold salads, hot meals and dishes that can be prepared with hot liquids, ensuring safe handling, convenient preparation, and consistent quality for every serving.
Designed for chilled and frozen meals, it keeps products safe and fresh
All the Solidus MAP trays are moisture-resistant, maintaining its strength, shape, and freshness even under challenging conditions.
High-quality production and printing
We produce all sizes regarding your requirements and print it with your finest designs.
Solidus MAP trays are trusted by the entire supply chain, from producers, wholesalers, retailers to foodservices
- Producers
Compatible with standard tray sealing equipment, allowing producers to integrate the solution into existing production lines with minimal adjustments. The thinner board structure can also contribute to faster freezing times and improved energy efficiency. - Wholesalers
Solid board holds its shape under stacking and in humid cold store conditions. Even in demanding cold chain conditions, the packaging supports reliable product protection and efficient handling. - Retailers and supermarkets
Combining high-quality offset printing with a fibre-based design, the solution offers strong on-shelf appeal while supporting reduced plastic usage. The benefits of MAP technology also help extend shelf life and maintain product freshness. - Foodservices
Futurline Heat&Eat trays are designed for convenient preparation in the microwave, airfryer and oven, combining reliable performance with an attractive presentation. Suitable for serving directly from the pack, they help deliver a practical and convenient ready meal experience.
Built for your packaging line
- Switching to a fibre-based tray solution does not have to mean major changes to your production process. Futurline Heat&Eat is compatible with standard tray sealing equipment and delivers reliable sealing performance comparable to conventional plastic MAP trays.
- To support a smooth transition, our experts work alongside your team to validate performance under real-life conditions. This includes seal integrity, gas retention, transport performance and production trials on your own equipment.
- Made from 90% recovered fibre, the solid board is FSC® and PEFC certified, produced under FSSC 22000 standards and approved for direct food contact. It combines strong performance with responsible material sourcing for food packaging applications.
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Find answers to frequently asked questions
1. What type of packaging is suitable for ready meals?
Fibre-based MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) trays are an ideal solution for ready meals. MAP technology replaces the oxygen inside the package with a protective gas mix, which extends shelf life and maintains product freshness, quality, and appearance without adding artificial preservatives.
Solidus offers food producers a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging. Designed for both chilled and frozen ready-meal applications, these trays maintain high moisture-resistance, structural integrity, and stackability throughout cold chain logistics, while reducing plastic usage by up to 90%.
2. Is Solidus’ MAP tray suitable for microwave, oven and air fryer use?
Solidus offers a MAP tray solution, branded as Futurline Heat&Eat, engineered for direct heating in the microwave, conventional oven, and air fryer. These trays allow consumers to heat and serve chilled or frozen ready meals directly in the original packaging for maximum convenience.
By combining heat resistance with modified atmosphere protection, Futurline Heat&Eat trays provide a fibre-based, ovenable alternative to traditional plastic ready-meal packaging while maintaining gas retention and product protection.
3. Can I switch from plastic to fibre-based MAP trays without changing my production line?
Food manufacturers can switch to Solidus MAP trays without major changes to their production process or expensive equipment overhauls. Designed for seamless compatibility with standard tray sealing machinery, these fibre-based MAP trays deliver sealing speeds, gas retention, and seal integrity comparable to conventional plastic trays.
This operational compatibility allows ready meal producers to transition to sustainable packaging while maintaining line efficiency and reducing plastic content by up to 90%. To guarantee a smooth transition without downtime, Solidus works closely with your team to validate performance under real-life conditions, offering on-site production trials, seal integrity testing, gas retention validation, and transport performance assessments.
4. Are Solidus’ MAP trays recyclable?
MAP trays are designed to support recycling and help food manufacturers prepare for evolving European packaging legislation, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Made from certified renewable fibres, these fibre-based MAP trays use up to 90% less plastic than conventional plastic MAP trays while maintaining the performance required for chilled and frozen ready meal applications.
After use, the barrier film can be easily separated from the tray. The film can be disposed of through the plastic recycling stream, while the solid board tray can be recycled through standard paper recycling systems. This simple separation process helps support circular packaging goals while reducing packaging waste.