Foodservice packaging materials guide
The EDI Supplies catalog lists 194 items in six materials. The table names the categories in each material and links each one. Temperature, clarity, rigidity, leak resistance, local rules, and the food itself still decide whether a package suits a use.
Catalog categories by material
Catalog categories by material| Material | Categories | Items |
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| PETBagasse bowls, Paper cup lids, PET cup lids, PET cups (clear), PET deli containers, PET deli lids, Portion cup lids (clear), Salad bowl lids, Items 55 | Bagasse bowls, Paper cup lids, PET cup lids, PET cups (clear), PET deli containers, PET deli lids, Portion cup lids (clear), Salad bowl lids | 55 |
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| PPCutlery, Lunch boxes, Paper cup lids, Polypropylene clamshells, Polypropylene deli containers, Polypropylene food containers (rectangular), Polypropylene food containers (round), Polypropylene injection-molded containers, Portion cups (black), Portion cups (clear), Items 69 | Cutlery, Lunch boxes, Paper cup lids, Polypropylene clamshells, Polypropylene deli containers, Polypropylene food containers (rectangular), Polypropylene food containers (round), Polypropylene injection-molded containers, Portion cups (black), Portion cups (clear) | 69 |
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| PSCutlery, Items 17 | Cutlery | 17 |
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| PaperPaper cup holders, Paper cups, Printed paper cups, Salad bowls, Items 20 | Paper cup holders, Paper cups, Printed paper cups, Salad bowls | 20 |
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| BagasseBagasse bowls, Bagasse hinged containers, Bagasse plates, Items 22 | Bagasse bowls, Bagasse hinged containers, Bagasse plates | 22 |
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| Corn starchCorn starch, Items 11 | Corn starch | 11 |
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PET, PP and PS
PET is commonly selected for clear cold-food and cold-drink presentation. PP products cover different temperature and flexibility needs; verify the exact item specification for the intended service. The PS items in the catalog are cutlery.
Paper, bagasse and corn starch
Paper and bagasse items cover drinkware, plates, bowls, and takeout formats, and the corn-starch items are bowls and boxes. Coatings, lids, moisture exposure, and hold time still need product-specific review.
Validate the use case
Tell EDI what is being packed, its temperature, hold time, transport method, and disposal requirements. Samples are the safest proof for a new application.