Packaging

[M Miah]

Hello a complete newbie here. I am looking for a good packaging supplier that doesn't charge extortionate prices, without having to source it from China or Bangladesh.

Are there any good ones? They all seem to be very expensive. I am just thinking profit margins.

Thanks

Muky

 

[Mr D]

There are tons of suppliers. Depends what you are looking for.

Packing peanuts? Boxes? Dunnage? Shaped item holders?

 

[M Miah]

High end dessert packaging. Maybe I need to change my search terms.

 

[Mr D]

Probably have to speak to a few companies too. Figure out what you want and how it should present.

Have a look at the packaging show - a trade show for you guessed it, packaging.
Look at the last show, look at the exhibitor list. Lots of company names.
Now start weeding them out - lots will not be relevant to you but some will.

Talk to the ones that are relevant.

 

[ExoPaul]

Never used them but GMPackaging.co.uk and CakeBoxesDirect.com are a couple of cake packaging suppliers, and some of the only ones to actually have any in stock at the moment.

If it is just plain boxes then maybe Rajapack.co.uk might be worth a look. Again, never tried them but it gives you something to think about.

 

[AndyMuir9]

Hi Muky,

We recommend Macfarlanes packaging?

The largest packaging provider is Smurfit Kappa, but using them is only cost-effective if you're ordering large volumes.

 

[Mr D]

Never used them but GMPackaging.co.uk and CakeBoxesDirect.com are a couple of cake packaging suppliers, and some of the only ones to actually have any in stock at the moment.

If it is just plain boxes then maybe Rajapack.co.uk might be worth a look. Again, never tried them but it gives you something to think about.

Have used Rajapack for a few years. Good boxes and quick delivery. But not cheap.
For us was postal boxes so no idea on their other stuff.