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Paper packaging from the USA for cakes in the Netherlands. US manufacturer Ranpak proudly announces the use of its sustainable cold chain solution at online bakery Taartenwinkel. This saves space and makes customers happier.
Baked in the morning, then delivered to the customer. So that the cakes from the Dutch online bakery Taartenwinkel.nl The temperature must never exceed 7 degrees Celsius.
The company relies on Ranpak technology for shipping its cakes and installed its WrapPak Protector.
Better prepared for seasonal fluctuations
When preparing the cakes for dispatch, they are now packed in corrugated paper cushions, which are produced in the required quantity for the cakes ordered. To keep the temperature constant, sustainable cooling packs from Recycold are also placed in the packaging.
Thanks to this packaging solution, Taartenwinkel.nl has been able to save a lot of space and can respond better to seasonal fluctuations in orders. In addition, the packaging solutions no longer need to be cleaned, as was the case with the previous refrigerated transport solution.
Space saved and fewer customer complaints
According to both companies, there have been fewer customer complaints since the introduction of Ranpak packaging - compared to the previous refrigerated transport solution.
The products remain cooled during transport and are protected from damage. This solution also offers Ranpak customers a festive unpacking experience. Furthermore, the boxes and the Ranpak paper used are 100 % sustainable and can be disposed of and recycled with normal paper waste.
Customers could also reuse the Recycold cool packs. In addition to the lower water consumption, space was saved in the bakery's warehouse for the cold chain packaging. The previous return of packaging for refrigerated transport was eliminated without replacement, further reducing the ecological footprint of cake deliveries.
Source: Ranpak
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