Product Overview

For restaurants, caterers, takeaway operators, event suppliers, and disposable tableware distributors requiring a practical plant-based serving format, this rectangular areca palm leaf food tray offers a sturdy solution for individual meals and prepared foods. Formed from cleaned and heat-pressed areca palm leaf sheath, the tray has a shallow rectangular profile with softly rounded corners, a broad flat base, and raised perimeter walls that help keep food contained during serving and transport. Its surface displays natural tan, beige, and warm brown tones with subtle leaf-grain variation, giving each piece an organic appearance without decorative printing. The firm molded structure is particularly suited to snacks, appetizers, bakery items, rice dishes, dry or semi-dry meals, desserts, and catered portions. Its open-tray format also allows straightforward food presentation and portioning. For B2B buyers, the lightweight, nestable construction supports efficient stacking, carton packing, warehouse storage, transportation, and scalable supply across food-service, hospitality, catering, and takeaway channels.

Key Features

1. Rectangular Tray Format — Broad rectangular proportions provide practical serving space for meals, snacks, bakery products, and appetizers.
2. Raised Perimeter Edges — Molded sidewalls help contain food and improve handling during serving, display, and takeaway preparation.
3. Natural Leaf Finish — Beige, tan, and brown coloration retains the distinctive visual character of pressed areca palm leaf.
4. Heat-Pressed Construction — Controlled molding creates a firm, shaped tray from naturally sourced palm leaf sheath.
5. Smooth Serving Surface — The pressed interior provides a practical food-contact area for presentation and portioning.
6. Hot & Cold Applications — Suitable for serving a broad range of prepared hot or cold foods under normal food-service conditions.
7. Single-Use Convenience — Eliminates washing requirements for catering, events, takeaway service, and other high-volume applications.
8. Nestable Bulk Design — Stackable construction reduces storage volume and supports efficient packing, transport, and distributor inventory management.

Specifications

1. Product Type: Disposable Areca Palm Leaf Food Tray
2. Material/Composition: Natural pressed areca palm leaf sheath
3. Processing Method: Cleaned, heat-pressed, molded, trimmed, and dried
4. Cut/Style/Form: Rectangular tray with rounded corners and raised edges
5. Color: Natural beige, tan, and warm brown variations
6. Surface Texture: Smooth pressed surface with natural leaf grain
7. Size/Dimensions per Unit: Approx. 6–12 inches length × 4–8 inches width
8. Depth: Approx. 20–40 mm
9. Weight per Unit: Approx. 15–40 g depending on dimensions and leaf density
10. Packaging: Nested stacks in protective inner packs and bulk cartons
11. Shelf Life: Approx. 12–24 months under suitable dry storage
12. Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry area away from moisture and direct sunlight