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Customers often ask

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Questions customers ask us every week

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What packaging should I use for takeaway food?

Is the food eaten right away, delivered or placed on a shelf? Use that answer to narrow the format, material and closure.

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Which paper cup should I choose?

Start with the drink, then choose cup sizes, wall type, lids, sleeves and print that work together.

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Should I choose white board or kraft?

Choose SBS for a clean white print surface or kraft for a natural paper look, then check the structure and product needs.

What would you put on the table first?

Let's start hereWhat packaging should you choose?Start with what you are packing, how it is used and where it needs to go.Let's start hereWhich packaging material should you use?Compare white board, kraft, corrugated, fibre and PET without the technical lecture.Let's start hereHow should your packaging be printed?Get clear answers about artwork, colour, proofs and finishes.Let's start hereWhat should you use for food and drinks?Choose cups and takeaway packaging around the real order.Let's start hereHow should your packaging work on the shelf?Make the product clear, protect it in transit and keep stocking simple.Let's start hereHow should you pack fresh produce?Choose boxes and trays around airflow, moisture, weight and stacking.

The questions that usually come next.

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How do I make my product stand out on the shelf?

Plan the retail pack, display tray and shipping case together so the product packs well, ships safely and stocks quickly.

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How should I prepare packaging artwork for print?

Approve the package and material before artwork, then use the right dieline, proof and finish for production.

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Do I need corrugated boxes or paperboard?

Use paperboard for a lighter retail pack. Use corrugated when it must ship, stack, carry more weight or handle a harder trip.

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