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Packaging that keeps snacks intact in transit

Garden of Chow27 February 2024packagingshippingsnacks
Packaging that keeps snacks intact in transit

A package does not get a gentle journey. It gets dropped, stacked under heavier boxes, and shaken across every bump in the road. The difference between a crushed box and a clean one is almost always the packaging, so that is where we put most of our attention.

Fill the empty space

The number one cause of damage is movement. When there is room inside a box, items slide and slam into each other. We fill every gap so nothing shifts, which means the snacks arrive exactly where we put them.

Packing materials

Separate the heavy from the light

A glass jar of hot sauce and a bag of crisps do not belong side by side. We keep heavy items low and stable, and give brittle items their own cushioning. Layering the box this way means the weight does not rest on the fragile stuff.

The box itself is part of the packaging

A flimsy box is a false economy. We use boxes with enough strength to hold their own shape under a pile of parcels, because once the outer box crumples, the contents take the hit. A rigid box protects everything inside it for free.

If you want to see the end result, the gift boxes page shows what a packed box looks like. Questions about how we ship something specific? contact us.

Frequently asked questions

Do you use plastic padding?

We use what keeps items safe, and we are always testing lighter, more sustainable options.

Can a glass jar survive shipping?

Yes, when it is separated from the fragile snacks and packed tightly.

What if a snack arrives damaged?

Tell us through contact and we will make it right.