DATA

DESCRIPTION

REMARK

Presentation

Gable-top carton box with square base

Composition

PE/Carton/PE*

Cost price

1 litre: 6.25 to 6.88 p. according to the supplier
¼ litre: 3.12 to 3.75 p.

Shelf-life

3 to 4 weeks in cold chain distribution (<7° C)

Volume

¼ l, ½ l, 1/1 l, 2 l,

1 & 2 litres are the most profitable and the most used

Packaging machine output

250 boxes/hr for the semi-automatic machine up to 10000 boxes/hr for the automatic one

All packaging machines use preformed carton; there are no "form, fill and seal" machines

Capital investment for packaging machines

From £ 25 k for the smallest (250 boxes/hr) up to £ 625 k for the automatic one

Recommended or essential outer pack

Carton 10 to 20 litres with shrinkable film + pallet

Positioning of the product on the market

- Upmarket product mainly distributed in supermarkets, hotels, etc.
- Cold chain distribution required

Positioning in relation to the environment

100 % incinerable (good calorific power)