Ensuring Your Food Stays Fresh and Your Brand Stays Lit
In the competitive world of food production, packaging is more than just a pretty box. It's the silent guardian protecting your delicious creations, ensuring they reach consumers looking their best and tasting even better. But with so many factors to consider, choosing the right folding carton packaging can feel overwhelming.
Fear not, fellow food-focused friends! This content is your one-stop shop for navigating the world of folding carton packaging. We'll delve into the key concerns procurement and purchasing agents face in the food industry, from cost and quality to functionality and sustainability.
So, grab a snack (because, let's face it, that's probably why you're here), buckle up, and get ready to become a folding carton packaging pro!
Cost
Finding a competitive price: This is often a top concern, as packaging can be a significant cost for food producers. Balancing quality and price are a key challenge.
Hidden costs or profits: Factors like minimum order quantities, shipping costs, import duties for overseas suppliers, and potential fluctuations in material costs can add up, or if you already have these indirect costs, it’s a great place to analyze and optimize. You might find that subtle changes, can make profit.
Want to know how we reduce packaging costs for our customers? A mix of factors, several beyond cardboard cost. Know how we helped Nestlé improve sustainability and cost reduction for Cappuccino’s packaging at https://www.dortega.mx/en/como-nestle-elimina-el-carton-metalizado |
Quality and Safety
Food safety compliance: The packaging material must meet all relevant regulations for food contact. Migration of chemicals from the packaging into the food is a major concern.
Strength and durability: The packaging needs to be strong enough to protect the food product during transportation, storage, and handling.
Printing quality: For branded products, the printing needs to be high-quality and represent the brand well.
Functionality
Shelf life: The packaging needs to help maintain the product's freshness and quality throughout its shelf life.
Stackability and storage: Packaging should be designed for efficient stacking and storage in warehouses and on store shelves.
Sustainability: Food companies are increasingly pressured to choose sustainable packaging options that minimize environmental impact.
Production and Delivery
Minimum order quantities (MOQs): High minimum orders can create cash flow issues or force storage of excess packaging.
Lead times: Long lead times can disrupt production schedules if packaging isn't delivered on time.
Reliability of supply: The packaging supplier needs to be reliable and able to meet consistent demand.
Additional factors
Customization: The ability to customize the packaging with branding and product information is important for many food companies. Even more, the option of generating versions by commercial channel or by region, to the possibility of adding names or variable information.
Versatility: Being able to use the same packaging for different product sizes or lines can be a cost-effective advantage.
By considering all these factors, a procurement or purchasing agent can make informed decisions when selecting folding carton packaging for food products.
If you are interested in cost reduction strategies in your folding carton packaging orders, write us at info@dortega.com.mx or visit https://dortega.mx/en
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