Food Container Buying Guide: Find the Right Fit for Your Needs
Why choosing the right food container matters?
Whether you’re a passionate restaurateur, a creative caterer, a committed local producer, or a detail-oriented retailer, choosing the right food container can make all the difference. It’s not just a box, it’s an extension of your expertise, your brand image, and sometimes even your commitment to sustainability.
With so many options available, plastic, paperboard, aluminum, hinged containers, compartment trays, eco-designed solutions, t’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But no worries: we’ll guide you step by step to help you find the container that perfectly matches your needs.
The right question to ask before buying
Before making a purchase, ask yourself: What will you be packaging?
- A hot or cold dish?
- Liquid foods such as soups or sauces?
- Fresh products (meat, fish, dairy, vegetables)?
- Complete meals requiring multiple compartments?
If you’re unsure, our team of experts is here to help you make the right choice.
Explore our selection
Characteristics:
- Small sizes (0.5 to 5 oz)
- Secure matching lids
- Stackable
Ideal for:
- Sauces
- Condiments
- Small portions
Materials:
- PET/PP plastic
- Paper
- Paperboard
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Thermoformed cardboard tray with SurfShield coating for fruit and vegetables$81.22Your negotiated price
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Characteristics:
- Sturdy
- Absorbent
- Compatible with food wrap films
Ideal for:
- Meat
- Fish
- Fresh foods
Materials:
- Bagasse
- Paperboard
- Plastic (PET, RPET, PS, PLA, molded pulp/fiber)
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HINGED CLEAR RPET SNACK BOX 2 COMPARTMENTS WITH FLAT LID "R-520" 3/7OZ 6,8"x4,6"x1,4"300 per case$0.00Your negotiated price
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HINGED CLEAR RPET LUNCH BOX 4 COMPARTMENTS WITH DOME LID "R-844" 8"x8"x2,4"200 per case$195.27Your negotiated price
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HINGED CLEAR RPET LUNCH BOX 4 COMPARTMENTS WITH DOME LID "R-840"200 per case$162.02Your negotiated price
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HINGED CLEAR RPET CONTAINER 2 COMPARTMENTS «R-220D» 9"x7"x2.40"250 per case$168.75Your negotiated price
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HINGED CLEAR RPET LUNCH BOX WITH FLAT LID "R-816"43OZ 8"x8"x3.15"200 per case$120.75Your negotiated price
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HINGED CLEAR RPET LUNCH BOX 2 COMPARTMENTS WITH DOME LID "R-821" 8"x8"x3,7"200 per case$183.70Your negotiated price
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HINGED CLEAR RPET CONTAINERS 4 COMPARTMENTS WITH FLAT LID "R-540" 7"x5"x1.4"300 per case$150.31Your negotiated price
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HINGED CLEAR RPET SNACK BOX 3 COMPARTMENTS WITH FLAT LID "R-530"300 per case$140.32Your negotiated price
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CLEAR RPET HINGED LUNCH BOX WITH DOME LID 6"x6"x3.25" "BOTTLEBOX"250 per case$143.67Your negotiated price
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CLEAR RPET HINGED LUNCH BOX WITH DOME LID 9"x9"x2.9" - 3 COMPARTMENTS "BOTTLEBOX"200 per case$320.64Your negotiated price
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CLEAR RPET HINGED LUNCH BOX WITH DOME LID 8"x8"x2.9" - 3 COMPARTMENTS "BOTTLEBOX"200 per case$258.84Your negotiated price
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CLEAR RPET HINGED LUNCH BOX WITH DOME LID 8"x8"x2.9" "BOTTLEBOX"200 per case$238.93Your negotiated price
Characteristics:
- Secure fitting lids
- Stackable
- Multiples compartment
Ideal for:
- Take-out food
Materials:
- Plastic
- Paperboard
Characteristics:
- Secure fitting lids
- Empilables
- Compartiments multiples
Ideal for:
- Soups, salads
- Serving bowls
Materials:
- Plastic
- Paperboard
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Clear PET plastic hinged container for muffins "Pactiv Evergreen™"As low as $120.97Your negotiated price
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CLEAR PET HINGED CONTAINER FOR 6 REGULAR MUFFINS 10.25"x7.125"x3"220 per case$312.16Your negotiated price
Characteristics:
- Reclosable
- Wide variety of products for versatile use
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Ideal for :
- Ready-to-serve meals
- Fruits and vegetables
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Materials:
- Plastic
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Compartmentalized container with clear PET plastic center and lidAs low as $167.15Your negotiated price
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Square serving tray with clear PET plastic dome lid "UltraStack®"As low as $80.36Your negotiated price
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Compartmentalized serving tray in clear PET plastic "Pactiv Evergreen™"$87.89Your negotiated price
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HINGED CLEAR RPET CONTAINER 5 COMPARTMENTS WITH FLAT LID "R-950S" 12,1"x9"x2,33"150 per case$189.86Your negotiated price
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SQUARE SERVING PLATTER IN CLEAR PET "ULTRASTACK" WITH DOME LID 14"x14"x3"25 per case$149.98Your negotiated price
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SQUARE SERVING PLATTER IN CLEAR PET "ULTRASTACK" WITH DOME LID 12"x12"x3"25 per case$109.34Your negotiated price
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SQUARE SERVING PLATTER IN CLEAR PET "ULTRASTACK" WITH DOME LID 16"x16"x3"25 per case$188.10Your negotiated price
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SQUARE SERVING PLATTER IN CLEAR PET "ULTRASTACK" WITH DOME LID 10.7"x10.7"x3"25 per case$80.36Your negotiated price
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ROUND CONTAINER 13" (138OZ) WITH 4 COMPARTMENTS AND 16OZ CENTER - CLEAR PET COMBO WITH LID50 per case$167.15Your negotiated price
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ROUND CONTAINER 10" (68OZ) WITH 4 COMPARTMENTS AND CENTRE - CLEAR PET COMBO WITH LID100 per case$175.93Your negotiated price
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Characteristics:
- Aesthetic
- Practical
- Multiple compartments
- Stackable
- Resealable
Ideal for:
- Aesthetic Practical Multiple compartments
- Stackable Resealable
Materials:
- Plastic
- Bagasse
- Aluminum
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HINGED CONTAINER IN CLEAR RPET FOR SANDWICH 4 QUARTERS "R-744"450 per case$198.98Your negotiated price
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HINGED CONTAINER IN CLEAR RPET FOR SANDWICH 2 HALVES «R-710"300 per case$82.17Your negotiated price
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HINGED CLEAR RPET PITA WRAP BOX "R-730L" 6.8''x2.3''x4.6''300 per case$142.41Your negotiated price
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HINGED CONTAINER IN CLEAR RPET FOR SANDWICH 3 HALVES "R-720"300 per case$138.15Your negotiated price
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Characteristics:
- Formats adapted (sandwich, sub, pita, etc.)
- Clear plastic containers
- Resealable
Ideal for:
- Sandwiches, wraps and paninis
Materials:
- Plastic
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PIZZA BOXES 12X12X1.5 1173 100/CS VENTILATION HOLE IN THE CARTON100 per case$0.00
Your negotiated price
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Characteristics:
- Formats adapted for pizzas
- Sturdy for transport
- Grease-resistant
- Multiple sizes available (slice, small to large pizza)
Idéal for:
- Pizza
Materials:
- Aluminum (plate)
- Paperboard
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RECLOSABLE KRAFT CARDBOARD HAMBURGER CONTAINER 3.82"x3.82"x2.4"600 per case$54.97Your negotiated price
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WHITE ROUND CONTAINER FOR FRENCH FRIES AND PITA WRAP 5OZ1000 per case$113.71Your negotiated price
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WHITE ROUND CONTAINER FOR FENCH FRIES AND PITA WRAP 3.5OZ1000 per case$96.29Your negotiated price
Characteristics:
- Grease-resistant
- Empilables
Ideal for :
- French fries, donuts, pitas, hot dogs, chicken, etc.
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Materials:
- Paperboard
Characteristics:
- Reusable
- Resealable
Ideal for:
- Juices, Smoothies
- Sauces
- Bulk items
- Jars / Canned foods
- Candles
Materials:
- PET, HDPE
- Glass
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RPET plastic hinged container with flat lid "Repost/Parfait"As low as $162.75Your negotiated price
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RPET plastic hinged container with dome lid "Repost/Parfait"As low as $165.33Your negotiated price
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Characteristics:
- Good insulation
- Aesthetic and varied formats
- Stackable
Ideal for:
- Desserts
- Dairy Bars
Materials:
- Plastic
- Cardboard
