I recently spoke with a packaging executive whose fingers are in the tray sealing and the thermoforming markets both abroad and in the U.S. I came away from our conversation with a clear appreciation that, with a few exceptions, thermoformed trays have a place in protein packaging; it’s just not first place.

Microwavable packaging finds itself as an element of change gaining some traction at retail with microwavable meals, according to a source that shares an interesting market perspective.