Supermarket Absorbent Pads

In the fresh-food aisle, a tray that pools blood or juice does two things at once: it makes the product look stale, and it bleeds onto the case for staff to clean. Supermarket absorbent pads sit under the product and pull that liquid away the moment it appears, so meat keeps its red colour, seafood does not sit in water, and the display case stays dry between refills.

Bofeng New Materials supplies food-grade tray pads for meat, poultry, seafood, deli and produce sections, cut to the sizes your trays use.

Where Supermarket Absorbent Pads Are Used

• Meat section — tray-packed chilled and frozen meat, poultry and cuts.
• Seafood section — displays of chilled fish, shrimp, shellfish and frozen seafood.
• Deli and prepared foods — tray liners under cold dishes and ready-to-eat items.
• Premium produce — high-value berries, mushrooms, salad greens and pre-cut fruit.

Key Features

Locks blood and juices, no backflow

A super-high molecular moisture-locking core takes up and holds the blood and juices that meat, poultry and seafood release. When packs are stacked or customers handle them, liquid does not run back out, so trays and cases do not pool at the base.

Protects colour and the “freshly stocked” look

Separating blood from the product quickly delays the browning caused by myoglobin oxidation, so meat holds its red tone longer, and seafood skin does not turn pale from sitting in liquid.

Cleaner cases and less shrink

Absorbing leakage at the source cuts the cleaning needed on refrigerated cases, shelves and counters. Keeping product dry also slows the spoilage that wet packing encourages, helping the fresh department hold down write-offs, and tidy packs are quicker to restock.

Food-grade and tailored to the category

Materials are food-grade and meet food-contact requirements. Category-specific pads are available for red meat, poultry, seafood, produce and deli, with custom sizes, weights and logo printing to fit tray formats and store branding.

Technical Specifications

Pads are supplied in rolls or cut sheets for standard tray formats:

• Absorbent capacity: 600–3,500 ml/m²
• Roll supply: length 400–1,500 m; width 45–400 mm; diameter up to 1,200 mm (sheets cut to tray sizes)
• Colour: white, black, red or custom

Custom sizes and basis weights are available per department and tray.

How to Select and Order

• Choose the pad by department and product — red meat, poultry, seafood, deli or produce each have a matching version.
• Match the pad footprint to the tray so liquid is captured before it spreads across the base.
• Tell us your tray dimensions, pack format and target display time; we recommend a basis weight and absorbency.
• MOQ, lead time and sample shipping depend on specification and volume. Request samples for a store-level trial before you commit.

FAQ

Are these pads safe for direct food contact?

Yes. They are made from food-grade materials that meet food-contact requirements. Ask us for documentation for your market's compliance review.

Do they keep liquid from seeping back when customers handle packs?

The core is designed to hold absorbed liquid so it does not flow back under normal stacking and handling pressure.

Can sizes and print be matched to our trays?

Yes — size and basis weight are customised to your tray, and logo printing is available for branded packing.

Can we trial them in store before ordering?

Yes. Request samples, state the departments and tray sizes you use, and we will recommend a starting specification.

Bofeng New Materials supplies food-grade absorbent pads to supermarket fresh-food teams, covering meat, poultry, seafood, deli and produce trays with custom sizes and print. Tell us your departments and tray sizes and we will spec a pad for your displays.

Get a quote or request samples: jason.zhan@bofmat.com

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