11 new trends in ECO packaging for delivery

Our sales department has identified the 11 packs that are part of the new trends in food packaging. Delivery is in and it shows in our selection of the most fashionable packaging.

The boom in home delivery and take-away food also coincides with an eco-friendly trend that has also left its mark on our list.

If you want your catering and hospitality business to be at the forefront of new trends in food packaging, don't miss our top 11.

To offer a truly efficient delivery service , it is necessary to have the right packaging at hand: ensuring that the food arrives in perfect condition and at the right temperature is essential. Also, make sure you choose a range that offers high quality standards in terms of strength, convenience and good sealing.

Ranking: 11 eco-friendly packaging trendsetters

Eco-friendly packaging has arrived to set a trend in the home food delivery service. These are alternatives that respect the environment without losing their attributes of resistance and quality.

Eco-friendly packaging also serves to respond to the demands of those customers who are concerned about generating a lower environmental impact. So they allow you to project your brand in a friendlier way.

Below, we have included 11 of our best-selling products in our Monouso online shop, so that you can get to know the types of packaging that are most commonly used in delivery and that you might need in your catering business:

1. Kraft tubs with lids

Monouso' s kraft cardboard tubs are at the top of this ranking due to their high level of demand. They are from the ECO Greenuso brand and are recommended for storing and transporting all kinds of very hot soups and broths.

This efficiency for storing hot liquids is due to the fact that they are made of double-walled kraft cardboard. This gives them extra strength compared to other options available on the market today.

They are also perfect for fried foods, salads and fruit as they preserve both the crunchiness of the former and the freshness of the latter. In addition, they allow individual portions to be easily served as part of a menu or as a dessert.

2. Kraft wok boxes

Our kraft wok boxes are a product with an unbeatable quality-price ratio. Especially because they are made of an organic, rustic, resistant and affordable material.

They are also known as oriental food containers because they can hold portions of Asian food such as noodles, fried noodles, udon or rice dishes, for example. Perfect for safe delivery without dripping sauces or oil seepage.

and super convenient to transport!

3. Buddha sugar cane bowls

These round disposable bowls made of sugar cane fibre are a must in our ranking: the buddha bowls. This product is currently enjoying high sales demand because it is comfortable, rigid and has the right heat resistance for hot and cold recipes. Its 100 % ECO appearance also plays a part in this.

This delivery container is suitable for transporting all kinds of oily and moist foods. So your home deliveries will arrive in perfect condition and at the right temperature. It is also suitable for use in microwaves and ovens.

Our customers use it mainly to serve salads and the famous Hawaiian pokes that are so popular at the moment. The matching transparent lids allow the bright colours of these two dishes to shine through.

4. American folding carton boxes

In our ranking of disposable and ecological packaging that are being a real sales sensation both in home delivery and take away and food trucks, you can't miss the American folding carton boxes. These are rectangular, multifunctional boxes with a kraft-coloured exterior and white interior, from the GreenUso brand.

They are made of folding cartonboard, a material resistant to grease and oil and with great aesthetic potential due to its natural colour and minimalist design. They are also 100% recyclable.

5. MenuBox Fold & Click packaging

The MenuBox sugar cane boxes are an eco-friendly type of packaging for food delivery with the "Food contact OK" certificate.

They are made from renewable materials and feature a "Fold and Click" sealing system that guarantees a secure closure without leakage or spillage.

They are suitable for use in microwaves (up to 3 minutes) and can also be placed in the oven (without exceeding 200 ºC or 30 minutes).

They are causing a sensation for transporting all kinds of food: from cold salads to hot dishes with plenty of sauce.

6. Multifunctional ECO packaging

This multifunctional rectangular container with capacities from 580 to 1500 ml. It stands out for being made of sugar cane and laminated with PLA, so it adopts the best properties of both materials.

It is compostable, resistant and safe, and also suitable for microwave and oven. For all these reasons, it is ideal for serving in food trucks or beach bars.

If you add a matching airtight lid or heat-sealable film, it becomes one of the most versatile containers for caterers, catering deliveries and take away.

You understand multifunctional, don't you?

Rice, pasta, pulses, meatballs, mixed dishes? the list of foods perfect for this container is endless!

7. 100% ECO takeaway food packaging

These containers are recommended for home delivery service because of their excellent resistance to hot and cold foods with excess moisture or fat. For example, they are ideal for Asian foods (noodles, noodles, pad thai, udon, rice), as well as pasta in general (spaghetti, tagliatelle, ravioli).

Also for all types of fried foods (nuggets, wings, croquettes, cheese fingers, etc.).

These containers allow safe transport whenever you need to take your food home. Especially because it has an innovative "Fold & Click" locking system that prevents leaks and spills.

In this case, we are referring to a type of packaging made from wood fibre harvested in FSC-certified forests, which makes it a very environmentally friendly container.

8. Kraft doggy bag with handle

We present another model of multifunctional rectangular box, but with the peculiarity that it has handles for greater comfort when it is used so that the customer can take the remaining food on the plate. This attribute has allowed them to shine in the market.

You can fill them with food or even put several boxes or tubs of different foods in them. With this versatility, it's no wonder they are so popular and have become one of the hottest new trends in food packaging.

They are eco-friendly boxes made of folding cartonboard and PP inner lamination. This allows them to offer an extra level of firmness to fulfil catering and take away orders correctly.

9. Kraft case box

The kraft case box enters our ranking because of its great attributes (which have made it stand out in sales). For starters, it can serve as both a container and a bag, so you're paying for a product with truly multifunctional features.

Its main function is to serve as a takeaway food container. Therefore, its use is recommended for all types of events, food trucks and catering establishments that have a take-away service. However, it has also been very popular for family and corporate events.

In addition, it stands out for its easy and convenient assembly system. The user will take very little time to store it or reassemble it in the place where the picnic is to be held. The best thing is that, as it is made up of a single piece, it helps to save storage space in your catering establishment.

10. Transparent sauce container

Monouso' s compostable tubs are another attractive alternative for delivery businesses to consider. They are made from a completely renewable plant-based material and could not be missing among the new trends in food packaging.

In this case, we are talking about one of the most resistant and durable tubs on the market today. They are recommended for containing all types of cold food, as they cannot be used in the microwave.

Due to their size and waterproof properties, they are perfect for transporting sauces. Ideal for soy sauce or any other sauce you want to offer on the side, such as ketchup, barbecue, chimichurri, etc.

11. MenuBox container with lid

Finally, we would like to present the MenuBox with lid, designed for those who are looking for a safe, ecological and elegant packaging in white. Its design features and closure system allow catering businesses to offer a delivery service and make deliveries in perfect condition.

Made from sugar cane, they are a very sustainable, recyclable and compostable packaging.

Their size allows you to offer complete menus with side dishes.

what do you think of these 11 new trends in food packaging? All of these packs have earned their place in this top for sales and functionality. You can find them along with many other alternatives in our online shop. At Monouso we have selected a wide catalogue with the best take away packaging made of cardboard, plastic, aluminium and sugar cane to cover all your needs. You can consult them all by downloading our take away catalogue.