4 SKUs · From $52.22 – $99.43 per case
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Aluminum Foil Rolls and Pop-Up Sheets
Aluminum foil in foodservice is sold in two formats: bulk rolls (12” × 500’, 18” × 500’, 18” × 1000’) and pop-up sheets (interfolded, pre-cut, dispensed one at a time from a box). Foil performs three jobs: wrapping individual items, covering pans, and lining heat-conductive surfaces. Material gauge (thickness) determines suitability for grill/oven vs. wrap applications.
What's the difference between standard, heavy-duty, and extra-heavy foil?+
Standard foil is roughly 0.6 mil thick (0.0006 inches), heavy-duty is ~0.9–1.0 mil, extra-heavy is ~1.3–1.5 mil. Standard is for wrapping room-temperature items; heavy-duty handles oven baking and grilling; extra-heavy is for restaurant volume oven service and reheating dense food.
What roll sizes are most common?+
12" × 500' and 18" × 500' are the dominant restaurant roll sizes. The 12" handles single-serving wraps (burritos, sandwiches); 18" wraps full takeout entrées and family-meal portions. For high-volume operations, 18" × 1000' rolls reduce changeover frequency.
Are pop-up sheets worth the price premium over rolls?+
For high-volume operations with multiple wrap stations, yes. A pop-up dispenser delivers a pre-cut sheet in one motion (~2 seconds) versus 8–10 seconds of unrolling, sizing, and tearing from a roll. Hourly labor savings outweigh the per-piece cost premium at >100 wraps per shift per station.
Is foil microwave safe?+
No. Aluminum foil cannot go in a microwave. For microwave applications, transfer food to a microwavable container (PP deli container or MFPP). Foil is appropriate for oven, grill, broiler, and steam-table service.
What are the tariff implications for imported foil?+
Aluminum foil (HTS 7607.11.60) imported from China carries antidumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD) of 48.64–106.09% plus a 25% Section 301 tariff — an effective total of ~136% on China-origin foil. Most US distributors have shifted sourcing to Turkey, Korea, or domestic mills. See our live tariff dashboard on the homepage.
Are foil rolls and sheets recyclable?+
Yes — clean (food-residue-free) aluminum foil is one of the most recyclable materials in the waste stream. Crumple multiple smaller foil pieces into a baseball-size ball before discarding to ensure the recycling sorter picks them up (small loose foil falls through the sorting screens).