# Dual-Oven Foodservice Trays The DeLight Paper-Based Tray is an Alternative to Boxed Plastic By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-based-tray References: [packagingdigest](http://www.packagingdigest.com/modified-atmosphere-packaging/dual-ovenable-hybrid-fdsvc-tray-MAP-ready1712) The DeLight [paper-based tray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lata-pancakes) is being launched as an alternative to traditional boxed plastic tray packaging for [frozen foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lecta-metalvac-ice-cream) that can be heated in both conventional and microwave ovens. The tray is notable for being the first of its kind as a hybrid made with renewable paper sources that are enhanced with plastic polymers. The DeLight tray is available in a range of sizes, including standard eight-ounce to 54-ounce options, as well as a special 100-ounce foodservice tray. For retail use, the trays are compatible with [direct on-tray printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution). PinnPACK, which acquired the rights to distribute the new DeLight tray, notes that "The marketing possibilities with DeLight are endless as we are able to print photo-resolution imagery directly on the tray, which is currently not possible with the CPET (crystallized PET) and polypropylene trays that dominate this space." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Packaging:** Opportunity for creating innovative packaging solutions that combine renewable paper sources with plastic polymers. - **Dual-oven Foodservice:** Potential for introducing more versatile food trays that can be heated in both conventional and microwave ovens. - **Direct On-tray Printing:** Opening up marketing possibilities by allowing photo-resolution imagery to be printed directly on foodservice trays. ### Who This Affects Most - **Frozen Foods Packaging:** Potential for disrupting the traditional boxed plastic tray packaging in the frozen foods industry with the introduction of the DeLight paper-based tray. - **Foodservice:** Opportunity to provide more convenient and versatile food trays for foodservice industry by offering dual-oven heating capability. - **Printing and Packaging:** Innovation opportunity for printing and packaging companies to develop technologies and solutions for direct on-tray printing on foodservice trays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Compartment Meal Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amcor-3.md) - [Three-Compartment Meal Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threecompartment-tray.md) - [Recyclable Paper-Made Tray Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-pressed.md) - [Lightweight Tray-Style Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kp-elite-nova.md) - [Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traywrap.md) - [Temperature-Resistant Packaging Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colpac.md) - [Premium Eco-Friendly Aluminum Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-aluminum-tray.md) - [Paper-Based Tray Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verday.md) - [Sustainable Food Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables.md)