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Innovative Meal Packaging Solutions for Airlines and Airports

Streamline Catering Operations with Durable, Secure, and Sustainable Packaging
Freezer safe
Microwave safe
Leak Proof
Recyclable
Trusted by thousands of businesses across North America

CiMa-Pak has over 25 years of experience helping you store, package, and extend the life of the food you prepare. We are your go-to source, trusted by small and large companies across Canada and USA.

Airlines and airport catering services face unique challenges in delivering fresh, secure, and visually appealing meals to passengers. At CiMa-Pak, we offer high-quality food trays and sealing systems tailored to meet the needs of both airlines and airport catering hubs. Our eco-friendly, durable trays and state-of-the-art sealing solutions ensure optimal meal preparation efficiency, while maintaining food quality and safety for every passenger.

Key Features and Benefits

Why Airlines and Airports Trust Cima-Pak:

We have the food containers and and food sealers you need
  • Efficient Catering Operations

    Reduce packaging time and labour costs with user-friendly tray sealers.

  • Leak-Proof Trays

    Prevent spills during packaging, transport, and in-flight service.

  • Sustainable Packaging Options

    Our recyclable trays operate in a closed-loop system to meet environmental goals.

  • Sized to fit any specifications

    Sized just right for in-plane or within airport settings to maximize efficiency.

  • Turn-key systems and solutions

    Trays, sealers and film all ready to ship so you can focus on the food.

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Designed for Airlines and Airports

Meal Prep for Adults

Meal Prep for Adults

Choose from 1,2 or 3 compartment food containers when prepping meals. CiMa-Pak's leak-proof food trays are sealed for longer shelf life and to keep everything in place. Throw them in the freezer then pop them directly into the microwave or regular oven to reheat and eat.

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School Lunches for Kids

School Lunches for Kids

Simplify meal prep with our durable leak-proof food containers in small sizes. Know that things will stay in place, with each compartment separately sealed, and trust our food-grade BPA-free containers for lunches.

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Fitness and Bodybuilding Meal prep

Fitness and Bodybuilding Meal Prep

Plan and prepare perfect meals for the health conscious. With our multi-compartment trays, you can perfectly balance the nutrition values of each meal. Remove the guesswork in your macro and see how our food containers are the perfect fit.

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Portion Control and weight-Loss Meal Prep

Portion Control and Weight-loss Meal Prep

Plan and prepare portioned meals to help maintain weight. With our multi-compartment trays, you can perfectly balance the quantity of food and nutrition values of each meal. Choose trays for breakfast, lunch and supper.

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Office / Work Meal Solutions

Office / Work Meal Solutions

Simplify meal prep with our durable leak-proof food containers. Know that things will stay in place, with each compartment separately sealed, and trust our food-grade BPA-free containers for lunches or on-the-go meals.

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Food Service and Catering Meal Prep

Food Service and Catering Meal Prep

Options for large size trays that can be sealed leak-proof and for easy handling and serving for family meals, daycares or catering.

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Why Choose CiMa-Pak for your airline or airport food containers?

With over 25 years in business, CiMa-Pak has the right food containers and sealers for your exact needs. We've helped thousands of individuals and organizations with food packaging and preservation. Choose from hundreds of trays with 1, 2 or 3 compartments, made from BPA-free recycled CPET or APET to ensure durability and longevity. Our sealed trays offer better protection and longer shelf/freezer life than conventional lids. Plus they offer a leak-proof seal to give you confidence.

  • Recyclable Food Trays: Eco-friendly, durable trays designed for in-flight and lounge meal packaging.
  • Compact Tray Sealers: Space-saving sealers ideal for airport kitchens and catering hubs.
  • High-Capacity Tray Sealers: Automated systems for large-scale meal production at airports.
  • Sealed Trays: Ensure spill-free transport for hot or cold meals served in lounges or on flights.
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APET/CPET trays

From freezer to oven or microwave. Perfect for all food storage.

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Sealing frames

Matching our frames with our sealers for the trays you need.

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Evolve trays

Reused plastic reduces environmental effects using circular sustainability

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Our tray sealers can package food very quickly.

How it works - Seamless Meal Packaging for Airlines and Airports

1

Choose your trays

We have hundreds of trays to choose from. Select from our 1, 2 or 3+ compartment trays and find the best fit for you.

2

Seal with confidence

Our leak-proof, sturdy and durable trays are sealed to ensure freshness. Vacuum and atmospheric options help preserve food life.

3

Deliver fresh

Customize the label, safely re-heat in ovens and know that your customers are getting the freshest meal possible.

Our tray sealers can package food very quickly.

Eco-Friendly Packaging for a Greener planet

Cima-Pak helps you reduce your environmental impact with our closed-loop recyclable trays. Our solutions align with the growing demand for environmental responsibility, helping you reduce waste while maintaining meal quality.

  • Closed-loop Recyclable Trays: Reduce waste and environmental impact.
  • Can be recycled many times reducing the need for new plastic and reducing waste.
  • By switching to sustainable packaging, you can help reduce food waste and contribute to a cleaner planet.
Innovative Meal Packaging Solutions for Airlines and Airports

Streamline Catering Operations with Durable, Secure, and Sustainable Packaging

Airport and Airline Tray Collection:

Choose from dozens of trays included with these packages. All of our trays and food sealers offer:

Leak-Proof Delivery Trays: Durable and stackable trays designed for secure transportation.
Eco-Friendly Meal Trays: Recyclable trays suitable for environmentally conscious programs.
Compact Tray Sealers: Efficient, space-saving sealing machines perfect for small kitchens.
High-Capacity Sealers: Automated solutions for high-volume meal prep and delivery operations.

1171-1B Tray Series

1171-1B Tray Series

Perfectly sized for airline meals

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2171 Tray Series

2171 Tray Series

Includes 1 and 2 compartment varieties

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2208 Tray Series

2208 Tray Series

Includes 1, 2 and 3 compartment varieties

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Choose the best food tray system for you:
  • Up to 250 Meals/h
    Versatile manual tray sealer. Seal many tray styles with one frame
  • Best Seller/Most Versatile
    Compact Model II Tray sealer.
  • Tray Sealer: Compact Model II
    Package Includes:
    • Manual Tray Sealer
    • 1 frame supports many trays
  • 100-1000+ Meals/h
    Quick, rotary action sealer for high capacity tray sealing
  • Rotating die-cut sealer for sealing lidding film onto CPET and APET trays.
  • Tray Sealer: CiMotion
    Package Includes:
    • Die cut, rotary sealer
    • Small footprint, tabletop design
  • 1000+ Meals/h
    Ideal for small or medium sized meal preparation services
  • High-Capacity, automatic die-cut sealer for sealing lidding film onto CPET and APET trays.
  • Tray Sealer: CiMatic GF Automatic
    Package Includes:
    • Automated for high-levels of production
    • Adjustable speed and includes compressor
Innovative Meal Packaging Solutions for Airlines and Airports

Streamline Catering Operations with Durable, Secure, and Sustainable Packaging

In-Flight Food Tray
Food-grade trays designed to securely hold meals served during flights, ensuring safe and hygienic transportation.
Tray Sealer
A machine used to seal products within trays, commonly used in food packaging to extend shelf life and maintain freshness.
Thermoformed Tray
A tray created by heating plastic materials to form durable, lightweight containers for airline meals.
CPET Tray (Crystallized Polyethylene Terephthalate)
A type of tray that is microwaveable and oven-safe, suitable for reheating in-flight meals.
Leak-Proof Tray
A tray with a secure sealing mechanism designed to prevent spills during transport and turbulence.
Portion-Control Tray
A multi-compartment tray that separates food items to maintain portion control and meal presentation.
Tamper-Evident Tray
A tray with a sealing system that clearly indicates if it has been opened, ensuring food safety.
Recyclable Tray
A tray made from materials that can be processed and reused, minimizing environmental impact.
Customized Tray
A tray branded with airline logos or specific designs to enhance passenger experience and branding.
Sealing Film
A plastic or biodegradable film used to seal trays, ensuring freshness and preventing contamination.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
A technology used in tray sealing to extend the shelf life of food by altering the atmosphere inside the sealed tray.
Food-Grade Packaging
Packaging materials that meet strict hygiene and safety standards for storing and transporting food.
Meal Cart Compatibility
Trays designed to fit seamlessly into airline meal carts for easy transport and service.
Multi-Compartment Tray
A tray with separate sections to keep different food items apart, maintaining meal integrity and presentation.
Pre-Portioned Meal Tray
A tray that comes pre-filled with measured portions, simplifying in-flight meal service.
Lightweight Packaging
Trays and materials designed to minimize weight, reducing fuel costs for airlines.
Reusable Tray
A durable tray designed for multiple uses, reducing waste and operational costs.
Stackable Tray
Trays designed for efficient storage and transport, maximizing space in airport kitchens and meal carts.
Automatic Tray Sealer
A high-capacity sealing machine designed for large-scale meal production volumes including industrial and airport kitchens.
Compact Tray Sealer
A smaller sealing machine ideal for limited kitchen spaces or lower-volume operations.
Energy-Efficient Sealer
A tray sealing machine designed to minimize energy consumption during operation.
Sealing Die
A component of tray sealers customized to fit specific tray shapes and sizes for accurate sealing.
Heat Sealing
A method of sealing trays using heat to bond the film to the tray’s surface, ensuring an airtight closure.
Manual Tray Sealer
A cost-effective sealing machine operated by hand, suitable for smaller-scale meal preparation.
High-Volume Sealing Machine
A tray sealer capable of handling large quantities of meals, ideal for busy airport catering hubs.
Film Cutter
A built-in tool in sealing machines that trims excess film for a clean and professional finish.
Vacuum Sealing
A sealing process that removes air from the tray to preserve food freshness and extend shelf life.
Tray Sealer Maintenance
Procedures and services to ensure the optimal functioning and longevity of tray sealing equipment.
Eco-Friendly Packaging
Packaging solutions designed to reduce environmental impact, including recyclable trays.
Biodegradable Materials
Packaging materials that naturally decompose without harming the environment.
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Initiatives focused on minimizing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with tray and packaging production.
Waste Reduction
Strategies to decrease waste generated by airline and airport food packaging.
Sustainable Sourcing
The practice of using materials from environmentally responsible and renewable sources.
Meal Transport Tray
Trays designed for secure transport from airport kitchens to aircraft.
Food Handling Compliance
Regulations ensuring proper hygiene and safety in the preparation and packaging of in-flight meals.
Airport Catering Hub
A facility at or near an airport where in-flight meals are prepared and packaged.
Meal Prep Efficiency
The optimization of time and resources in packaging and sealing meals for airline service.
Passenger Experience Enhancement
The use of high-quality trays and packaging to improve the overall dining experience for airline passengers.

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