In the competitive US food service industry, finding durable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective packaging solutions is critical for businesses aiming to streamline operations and meet sustainability goals. At Yongsheng, we specialize in manufacturing FDA-approved, heavy-duty aluminum foil containers tailored for American restaurants, caterers, and meal-prep services. Our containers are engineered to withstand high-temperature cooking, freezing, and secure transport—all while aligning with the growing demand for 100% recyclable packaging. Whether you’re a busy food truck owner or a large-scale distributor, discover how our bulk-order options and customizable designs can reduce costs, enhance brand appeal, and simplify compliance with US food safety standards.
Why US Restaurants and Caterers Choose Aluminum Foil Containers
1. Compliance & Safety: Meeting US Food Industry Standards
Aluminum foil containers are FDA-compliant, ensuring safe food contact without chemical leaching.
Ideal for high-temperature cooking (up to 450°F) and freezer storage (–20°F), perfect for meal prep delivery services and catering businesses.
2. Eco-Friendly Advantage: Aligning with Sustainability
100% recyclable: Reduces landfill waste vs. plastic alternatives.
Over 75% of US consumers prefer brands using sustainable packaging (Source: EPA).
3. Cost-Effective Bulk Solutions for High-Volume Needs
Lightweight and stackable design cuts shipping costs by 20–30% compared to rigid plastic.
No cleaning/reuse labor costs—ideal for fast-paced food trucks and large-scale events.
4. Versatility Across Food Service Scenarios
Oven-to-table convenience: Serve dishes directly in containers (e.g., lasagna, pies).
Leak-proof options are available for saucy or greasy foods (e.g., BBQ, wings).
5. Branding Opportunities with Custom Designs
Print logos or promotional messages to boost brand visibility in takeout orders and catered events.
How Foil Containers Reduce Waste
Aluminum foil containers are 100% recyclable, making them a superior choice compared to single-use plastics. Unlike plastic, which degrades into microplastics, aluminum retains its quality through infinite recycling cycles. For US businesses, this means reducing landfill contributions while meeting consumer demand for sustainable practices.
"75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today." (source: Aluminum Association).
Recycling aluminum requires 95% less energy than producing new aluminum. By choosing recycled foil containers, restaurants and caterers directly support a lower carbon footprint.
Aluminum’s superior barrier properties protect food from moisture, light, and oxygen, extending shelf life by up to 30%. This reduces spoilage and waste, helping commercial kitchens and meal-prep services cut costs while maintaining quality. Such as New York-based meal delivery service X, which reduced food waste by 20% after switching to our foil trays.
With cities like San Francisco and Seattle banning single-use plastics, aluminum containers offer a compliant, eco-friendly alternative. They are leak-proof, freezer-safe, and microwaveable, eliminating the need for plastic wrap or additional packaging.
Our aluminum foil containers are 30% lighter than glass or rigid plastic containers, reducing transportation costs, which is critical for U.S. food packaging suppliers and distributors.
Bulk Purchasing Benefits
US restaurants, caterers, and food distributors face constant pressure to lower operational costs while maintaining high standards for food safety and presentation. Traditional single-use packaging often forces businesses to choose between affordability and quality.
By switching to bulk purchases of premium aluminum foil containers from Yongsheng, you can:
- Cut per-unit costs by 20–40% through volume discounts (ideal for 500+ cartons).
- Ensure consistency with FDA-compliant, leak-proof designs for every order.
- Simplify inventory management with standardized sizing and reliable supply chain support.
Request free samples to test durability and compatibility.
5 Top-Grade Popular Foil Containers For USA
Half Size Aluminum Foil Pan (9×13)
For US restaurants and bakeries, half-size aluminum foil pans offer the perfect balance between portion control and cost efficiency. Unlike standard pans, our 9×13 inch half size FDA-approved containers reduce material waste by 40% while maintaining durability for oven, freezer, and microwave use. Whether you’re packaging gourmet brownies for a café or prepping single-serve casseroles for meal kits, bulk ordering (500+ units) cuts costs without compromising food safety standards.
| Name | Rectangular Foil Pans |
| Typical Size | 9×13 inch |
| Thickness | 45-50 gauge |
| Uses | Baking or meal preparation |
Customization options: pattern structure, cover type, and printing. Request a free sample for testing.
Round Baking Pans
American consumers widely use home appliances such as air fryers and ovens. Round aluminum foil trays are an ideal choice because of their high temperature resistance and anti-stick properties. For example, 7 inch foil trays are suitable for single-serving baking (such as egg tarts and pizza), while 8-9-inch trays are suitable for family gatherings or barbecues. In addition, 7-9 inches are the common baking container sizes in the United States, matching frozen pizzas and ready meals.
| Name | Round Foil Pans |
| Typical Size | 7, 8 and 9 inch pans |
| Thickness | 28-30 gauge |
| Uses | Cake and Pie Making |
The takeaway and pre-prepared food market in the United States is huge, and aluminum foil trays can be used directly for delivery and heating to avoid the risk of contamination from food transfer. For example, aluminum foil containers with lids can seal soups and are suitable for barbecue and soup takeaways. Disposable use is in line with the fast-paced life, especially for outdoor picnics, parties and other scenes, reducing the burden of cleaning.
The 100% recyclability of aluminum foil meets the preference of American consumers for environmentally friendly packaging. Data shows that the recycling rate of aluminum foil in North America will increase in 2023, and companies are more inclined to purchase environmentally friendly materials in response to policies. Aluminum foil is superior to plastic in terms of moisture resistance and temperature resistance and has become a solution for the catering industry to reduce “white pollution.” For example, restaurant chains in many parts of the United States have gradually replaced plastic lunch boxes with aluminum foil containers.
From baking and grilling to cold chain transportation (such as airline meals), aluminum foil trays can cover household, catering, and industrial needs. For example, a 9-inch tray with a thickened design (more than 0.2 mm) can withstand high-temperature open flames and is suitable for professional kitchens.
Aluminum foil trays are light in weight and suitable for bulk transportation, reducing logistics expenses. For example, data from an e-commerce platform in the United States shows that aluminum foil packaging can reduce transportation carbon emissions by 30%. Chinese aluminum foil suppliers have lowered unit prices through large-scale production, with wholesale prices of 7-9 inch trays as low as US$0.1-0.3 per piece, attracting American buyers to place bulk orders.
Oval Roasting Pans
Oval roasting pans are suitable for American food such as turkey, pizza, grilled fish, etc., especially for holiday dinners and party services. The 12×8 oval aluminum foil pan is designed to meet the specifications of common American dinner plates and is suitable for ovens and kitchen equipment. Aluminum foil grill containers are lightweight and low-cost, suitable for e-commerce and takeout industries. The US market’s attention to sustainable packaging continues to rise. Aluminum foil materials are recyclable and non-toxic, which is more in line with environmental policies and consumer preferences than plastics.
| Name | Oval Foil Roasting Pans |
| Typical Size | 12×8 inch |
| Thickness | 50+ gauge |
| Uses | Turkey and Roasts |
Aluminum Takeout Container
In addition to the above-mentioned single-compartment aluminum foil containers, there are also multi-compartment aluminum foil containers. Some Americans will pay attention to functional design, such as “divided compartments”, “food separation”, “multi-compartment containers”, etc.
| Name | Foil Takeout Container |
| Typical Size | 8×6 inch |
| Thickness | 35-40 gauge |
| Uses | Takeaway Divided Containers |
Especially in the fast-paced life, 3 compartment aluminum foil containers can hold a variety of foods at the same time to avoid odor contamination, suitable for going out, picnics, parties, and other scenes. Reusable 3-compartment aluminum foil containers, 100% recyclable, environmentally friendly, and practical.
Compartment food grade aluminum foil containers, healthy and environmentally friendly divided containers, protect food freshness, are safe and non-toxic, and are suitable for high-temperature cooking. Cost-effective 3 compartment aluminum foil containers, suitable for American parties and bulk purchases.
Square Deep Dish Pans
9×9 and 8×8 inch aluminum foil containers are common baking and cooking sizes in the United States, suitable for making American home cooking such as brownies, cakes, casseroles, etc. Both containers are compatible with standard American ovens and baking pans, and are favored by housewives and professional chefs. 9×9 and 8×8 aluminum foil containers are widely used in the catering industry, suitable for takeout, food delivery and catering services.
| Name | Square Deep Pans |
| Typical Size | 9×9, 8×8 inch |
| Thickness | 50 gauge |
| Uses | Casserole Dishes or Prepackaged Frozen Meals |
In addition, 9×9 and 8×8 size containers are usually made of high-specification aluminum foil, which is resistant to high temperatures and not easy to deform, suitable for use in ovens, freezers and microwaves.
Square foil pans are usually sold in bulk, affordable, and suitable for large purchases by home and commercial users. Consumers like products with high cost performance.
5 Key Factors For Us Buyers To Choose Right Supplier
Food Safety Certification
The US catering and food industries have extremely high requirements for container safety performance and tend to choose certified products. When purchasing in bulk, they will definitely check the qualifications of suppliers. In addition, the US FDA and other agencies have strict regulations on food contact materials, and certification is proof of compliance. Therefore, aluminum foil container suppliers with FDA certification are more professional.
Eco-friendly and Recyclable Material
In recent years, the United States has strengthened the regulation of packaging materials, such as the Circular Economy Action Plan and the restriction policy on disposable plastics, requiring companies to reduce the use of non-recyclable materials. Aluminum foil has become an ideal choice to replace plastics due to its high recycling rate (the recycling rate of aluminum cans in the United States is about 55.9%-63.6%) and recyclable properties. The FDA’s strict regulations on food contact materials have prompted companies to choose aluminum foil containers that are food-safe and recyclable. The packaging cost of using recycled aluminum foil is 10%-15% lower than that of traditional solutions.
Therefore, 100% recyclable aluminum containers made of eco-friendly food packaging materials are more popular.
Customized and Fast Response
Aluminum foil containers have a wide range of applications, including baking, grilling, cooking, microwave safety, etc. Different applications have different requirements for container capacity, shape, thickness, etc., such as square, round, oval or compartment design to hold dishes.
In addition, the U.S. aluminum foil industry faces challenges such as unstable aluminum prices and changes in tariff policies. Suppliers who can respond quickly can optimize costs according to raw material price fluctuations, such as changing the thickness of aluminum foil. Reduce logistics costs through localized production.
Stable Supply Chain and Quick Delivery
Demand in the catering, takeout, and prepared food industries in the United States changes rapidly, and suppliers need to respond quickly to order fluctuations (such as holiday promotions and sudden surges in demand). Unstable supply chains can lead to out-of-stock risks.
Global raw material price fluctuations, geopolitical conflicts, logistics congestion and other problems are frequent. A stable supply chain (such as self-owned factories, multi-regional warehousing layout, and long-term raw material cooperation) can minimize the risk of production interruptions and protect customers’ long-term interests.
A stable supply chain can avoid high logistics/production costs caused by emergency air transportation or temporary procurement. Fast delivery can also reduce customer warehousing costs and form price competitiveness.