What Are The Demands For Transporting Food?

Published on Thursday, Mar 26 2015

Ever since the rise of convenience shopping, home delivered foods have largely been dominated by the main supermarket chains such as Tesco, Ocado and Sainsburys.
 
Recently however, smaller independent businesses have been cropping up who specialise in bringing customers fresh produce. Here, Wessex Packaging investigates this business model and what requirements they need from their packaging. 

Branded packaging is everything

The first thing a business needs to consider is branded boxes.
 
This is for a number of reasons; it helps customers become familiar with the brand, as well as helping potential customers find them and lastly it looks more professional than just a blank box. 

Don’t forget – vegetables are heavy!

This might seem obvious, but only when you come around to packaging the products do you realise their true combined weight.
 
In order to provide an exceptional service, your packaging needs to be able to withstand this maximum weight. These weights will often vary, however there are a number of different materials with varying thicknesses to cater for all.  

Be aware of varying climates

With the British weather how it is, it’s extremely hard to predict whether it is going to be sunny or pouring with rain. If your product could potentially be exposed to these varying conditions, it’s important to find a packaging option that ensures your items stay safe and protected.
 
We can also cater for items that need to be kept cool with our polyethylene foam packaging which can be used in cardboard cartons. Cartons can be manufactured with several different thicknesses of foam to cater to your thermal needs if required.
 
The food sector is one of the many industries we cater for, but whatever your requirements Wessex Packaging has a bespoke packaging solution for you.
 
We can discuss your needs with you and provide a unique business solution that keeps your items safe and secure. Contact us today for further information.

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