Product Description

The 8-inch square shallow plate is designed as a streamlined, high-efficiency vessel for salads, appetizers, and light meal service. Unlike deep-profile alternatives, this SKU utilizes a flatter geometry to maximize surface area while reducing vertical stacking height. This configuration addresses the specific needs of high-volume catering and cafeteria operations where tray space is limited and rapid, compact storage is a critical operational requirement.

Manufactured from the natural sheath of the Areca Catechu palm, the plate is heat-pressed at 180°C to create a rigid, uniform surface. The engineering focuses on a lightweight yet durable profile (approx. 14–20 grams unit weight), offering a wall thickness of 1.5–2.5 mm. Despite its lighter gauge, the plate maintains structural integrity across a thermal range of -20°C to +120°C. The semi-hydrophobic finish provides liquid resistance for 6–8 hours, ensuring it performs reliably with dressed salads or warm sides without saturation.

From a logistics perspective, the shallow profile is a key efficiency driver. The plates nest significantly tighter than their deep counterparts, allowing for optimized density within export master cartons. This high-volume packing capability reduces the freight cost per unit for international importers. Maintained at a strict 6–7% moisture content, the product is stabilized against humidity during ocean transit, ensuring the plates remain flat and separate easily upon arrival.

The production process is chemical-free, utilizing UV treatment for sterilization to meet international food safety standards. The product is 100% compostable and export-ready, supported by standard phytosanitary certification. This SKU offers procurement managers a cost-effective, sustainable solution for high-turnover food service categories requiring consistent quality and logistics efficiency.