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China has become a dependable source for food packaging, with kraft paper meal boxes offering an ideal mix of sustainability, durability and cost efficiency. Leading manufacturers produce food‑grade, grease‑resistant boxes with customizable sizes, printing and barrier coatings to meet takeout and retail demands while adhering to international food‑safety and environmental standards. A Shanghai‑based manufacturer with extensive export experience provides competitive pricing, strict quality control, flexible MOQs and reliable lead times to support global procurement. With in‑house R&D, scalable production and logistics know‑how, buyers can obtain samples, evaluate quality and secure tailored packaging solutions that balance performance, branding and cost.
| Product Category | Typical Paper Basis Weight (GSM) | Lining / Barrier | Food Safety Standards (examples) | Suitable Food Types | Common Sizes (mm) | Recyclability | Industrial Compostability | Typical Lead Time (days) | Manufacturing Regions (China) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncoated Kraft Meal Box | 200 – 350 GSM (solid kraft board common) | Uncoated (natural kraft surface) | FDA 21 CFR (food contact), EU 1935/2004, China GB 4806 series | Dry foods, bakery items, cold salads, sandwiches | 120×90×50, 150×110×60, custom fold-flat | High — fully recyclable in paper stream | Good — compostable in industrial facilities, also home-compostable for many types | 7 – 14 | Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong, Fujian |
| PE-Lined Kraft Meal Box (single PE) | 220 – 300 GSM (kraft + PE layer) | Low-density PE coating (liquid/grease barrier) | FDA 21 CFR; EU/China food contact regulations — lining migration tests required | Hot foods, oily/fried foods, soups (short contact) | 140×120×65, 180×130×70 (clamshell styles) | Limited — PE lining complicates paper recycling unless separated | Low — not industrially compostable due to PE (unless specially formulated PLA) | 10 – 20 | Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian |
| PLA-Lined Kraft Meal Box (bio-based lining) | 200 – 320 GSM | Polylactic acid (PLA) or compostable barrier coatings | EN 13432 / ASTM D6400 (compostability); FDA/EU food contact approvals for PLA | Hot and cold foods, moderate-moisture meals, fast-food takeout | 130×100×55, 200×150×70 | Moderate — recyclable in some systems after separation; acceptance varies | High — industrially compostable when certified (e.g., EN 13432) | 12 – 25 | Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Shandong |
| Greaseproof (Saturating agent) Kraft Box | 180 – 260 GSM | Saturating grease resist treatment (silicone-free variants available) | Meets common food contact requirements; grease resistance tested per standard methods | Oily pastries, fried snacks, pizza slices | 160×120×40, sheeted liners for trays | High — usually recyclable if treatment is water-based | Variable — many are compostable if treatment is water-based and certified | 8 – 16 | Shandong, Zhejiang, Fujian |
| Multi-layer Paperboard (wax-free, barrier laminates) | 250 – 350 GSM (multi-ply boards) | Multi-layer board with PLA/PE/adhesives (custom barrier) | Compliance depends on liner; common approvals: FDA, EU 1935/2004, national GB standards | Ready meals, microwaveable trays (if certified), combination foods | Tray formats: 220×160×40, 240×180×60 | Varies — multilayer with PE is less recyclable; designs with mono-material improve recycling | Depends — PLA-based laminates can be industrially compostable; multilayer with synthetic adhesives may not be | 14 – 28 | Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Sichuan |
| Microwaveable Kraft Meal Box (high-temp tolerant) | 270 – 350 GSM (reinforced board) | Heat-resistant PLA or special high-temp barrier | Specifically tested for microwave food contact (migration & thermal stability tests) | Hot meals intended for microwave reheating, stews, rice bowls | 200×150×75, compartmentalized options | Moderate — depends on liner; mono-material designs preferred for recyclability | Moderate to high — if PLA or uncoated; low if PE and non-compostable adhesives used | 12 – 30 | Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shandong, Hubei |
