PET Recyclable

 

Recyclable PET Packaging — Clear, Durable and Practical

When your food needs to look as good as it tastes, clarity matters. King Pack’s PET Recyclable range is manufactured from premium clear PET, a strong, lightweight plastic prized for its glass-like transparency. From soy sauce alongside sushi to a signature grab-and-go salad, PET packaging showcases your food beautifully while protecting it in transit — no guesswork for the customer, no compromise on presentation.

The range covers the two workhorses of cold food service. Our PET sauce tubs come in 60ml, 95ml and 120ml sizes with matching flat and dome lids, perfect for sauces, dips, dressings, condiments, sambals and tasting portions. Our PET salad bowls span 350ml, 500ml, 700ml and 1000ml, with secure multi-fit lids to suit salads, fruit, deli meals, snacks and desserts. Multi-fit lids mean fewer SKUs to stock and a reliable, leak-resistant seal every time.

What is PET, and why choose it?

PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is a clear, food-safe plastic used worldwide for cold food and beverage packaging. It is valued for three things: outstanding clarity that puts your product on display, genuine strength that resists cracking and crushing, and recyclability. PET carries the resin identification code #1 and is the most commonly collected and reprocessed plastic in South Africa, recycled into new packaging, polyester fibre and more. Choosing PET over general-purpose plastics gives your customers packaging with a clear, established recycling route.

Is King Pack’s PET packaging recyclable?

Yes. All King Pack PET tubs, bowls and lids are made from fully recyclable PET (#1). To recycle, empty and rinse the container, then place it in your PET or mixed-plastics recycling stream. Clean PET is accepted by kerbside collections and buy-back centres throughout South Africa, helping keep valuable material in circulation and out of landfill.

Built for cold food service

PET performs best with cold and chilled foods. It is ideal for salads, fruit, cold deli meals, desserts, cold sauces and dressings, and any chilled grab-and-go line. The crystal-clear finish enhances merchandising in fridges and display cabinets, while the sturdy construction stands up to stacking, transport and delivery. For hot foods, our Bagasse and Kraft ranges are the better fit — PET is designed for cold applications.

Who is it for?

Restaurants, cafés, delis, takeaways, sushi bars, salad bars, catering companies and food delivery services all rely on PET for clean, professional cold-food presentation. Whether you’re plating dips for a busy takeaway counter or packing hundreds of salads for corporate catering, King Pack’s PET range delivers consistent quality, secure lids and clarity that helps your food sell itself.

Order your recyclable PET containers and lids online from King Pack and get reliable, professional cold food packaging delivered across South Africa.

 

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FAQs

Is PET plastic recyclable in South Africa?

Yes. PET (resin code #1) is the most widely recycled plastic in South Africa. King Pack’s PET tubs, bowls and lids are fully recyclable — rinse them clean and place them in a PET or mixed-plastics recycling stream.

Can I put hot food in PET containers?

No. PET is designed for cold and chilled foods such as salads, fruit, desserts and cold sauces. For hot food, choose King Pack’s Bagasse or Kraft ranges instead.

Are the lids sold separately?

Yes. Tubs and bowls are supplied without lids so you can order the exact quantities you need. Our flat and dome lids are multi-fit, so one lid size fits multiple container sizes.

What sizes are available?

Sauce tubs come in 60ml, 95ml and 120ml. Salad bowls come in 350ml, 500ml, 700ml and 1000ml, each with matching recyclable PET lids.

Is PET food-safe?

Yes. PET is a food-grade material used globally for cold food and drink packaging. It is durable, lightweight and crystal-clear for excellent product visibility.