Food & deli
What plastic containers do bakeries use for cakes and pastries?
Short answer
Bakeries use clear, hinged PET containers that show the product and protect decoration. AVI makes rPET bakery containers from small single-pastry packs like the AT 250/150 (125 × 98 × 32 mm) to large cake and platter packs like the AT 1500/1300 (155 × 155 × 90 mm), with high-lid versions for cream-topped cakes.
Part of the guide: Bakery, deli and dry fruit packaging guide
- Smallest125 × 98 × 32 mm
- Square cake pack155 × 155 × 90 mm
- RangesAT 250, 300, 400, 500, 700, 751, 1500 and high-lid
Bakery containers
| Pack | Type | Size (L × W × H) | Empty weight | Holds | Per carton | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT 250/150 | Hinged PET container | 125 × 98 × 32 mm | 9.5 g | — | — | |
| AT 300/300 | Hinged PET container | 117 × 113 × 45 mm | 11 g | — | — | |
| AT 400/750 | Hinged PET container | 117 × 117 × 67 mm | 19 g | — | — | |
| AT 500/750 | Hinged PET container | 190 × 115 × 60 mm | 21 g | — | — | |
| AT 700/1000 | Hinged PET container | 180 × 130 × 72 mm | 26 g | — | — | |
| AT 751/950 | Hinged PET container | 188 × 148 × 60 mm | 25 g | — | — | |
| AT 1500/1000 | Hinged PET container | 155 × 155 × 70 mm | 23 g | — | — | |
| AT 700/1000 HL | Hinged PET container | 180 × 130 × 72 mm | 26 g | — | — |
All packs are rPET. Figures from AVI's catalogue; tolerances and fill depend on the produce, so samples are the final check.
AVI products for this
By product
- Single pastries, muffins and slices: the AT 250 and AT 300 ranges.
- Cupcakes and small desserts: the square AT 400 range.
- Loaf cakes, rolls and sweets: the long AT 500 and AT 700 ranges, and ATP containers for Indian sweets.
- Whole cakes: the square AT 1500 range, up to 90 mm tall.
High-lid containers
A high-lid (HL) container puts the height in the lid rather than the base, so a decorated cake sits on a shallow base and is easy to lift out. AVI makes HL versions of the AT 300, 375, 700 and 1800 ranges.
Why rPET
Clear rPET shows the product like glass, is light, and is food-contact documented for the grade and destination market.
Related questions
What is a cake container called?
In the trade: a cake dome, cake clamshell or hinged bakery container. High-lid versions leave room for cream, icing and decorations.
Can cake be stored in a plastic container?
Yes. A closed PET container keeps cakes and pastries from drying out and protects decoration; keep cream cakes chilled.