The prepared meal delivery sector is seeing immense growth thanks to hectic lifestyles and a greater focus on healthy living and food choices.

A quick scan of delivery vans in suburban streets shows the vast array of food businesses who have tapped into the delivery of prepared meals: Lite n’ Easy, Marley Spoon, You Foodz, Menu Log, Fresh Meals 2 u and more.

According to IBIS World research, demand for delivered prepared meals has increased over the past five years, as busier lifestyles leave very little time for consumers to cook for themselves.

Additionally, factors such as health consciousness and a growing preference for premium goods have helped boost the appeal of industry products, increasing the popularity of low-fat prepared meals and high-value, pre-cooked and pre-marinated meat varieties. 

Polystyrene boxes are the ideal insulated delivery containers for most of the prepared food industry, providing the best insulation for fresh foods that are often left at the doorstep waiting for the homeowner to arrive home from work.

Strong and durable, and capable of absorbing high impacts, expanded polystyrene (EPS) is an extremely capable material for maintaining product integrity during transport. It also maintains a consistent temperature once sealed and is unaffected by water, making it ideal for delivery to areas where it may be susceptible to weather.

EPS is also lightweight, odourless and non-toxic making it safe for fresh food.

The Foamex Group offers EPS boxes for food and produce packaging in a wide size and density range. Polystyrene boxes can also be custom designed to suit specific packaging needs.

StyroPak EPS boxes are available to order in VIC, SA and QLD, with delivery Australia wide.