The raw dog meat had to be stored at -20C, with three different box sizes for different order quantities. Transit time was up to 24 hours on the road, so good insulation was vital.
Protecting frozen dog food during shipment
More than two years ago, two dog lovers saw market demand for raw dog food – as a diet to improve dogs’ health – and developed and launched a product based on scientific evidence. The result was an enriched range of goods for all dogs of all ages, and a promise to improve the recipe further whenever possible. It proved to be a winning formula, with 30% business growth in 2020. To continue with this success, one key challenge was to optimize packaging. Not only to meet their customer needs to get away from plastic, but also to reduce packaging costs to optimize the organization’s financial situation.
Customer needs
Thermal protection
Ease of use
Delivery within 24 hours meant fast turnaround, packers only had 30-45 seconds to prepare a box with up to 20kg of meat. A thermal packaging solution that is easy and fast to work with, was required to meet these requirements.
Sustainability
Customers buying fresh meat for their dog want to see packaging that has the smallest possible impact on the environment – especially a change away from plastic.
Cost savings
Direct cost reduction was a goal, in the context of high existing packaging costs using returnable wool-lined boxes.
Our solutions
Ranpak proposed WrapPak Protector paper pads. These pads trap air and prevent heat conduction, creating an exceptional insulator for cold chain applications. The client first wanted to be convinced that these waved pads could match the existing plastic liner filled with wool.
An existing box was lined with the new pads, and frozen food packs inserted without dry ice, and the box taped. After being dispatched to one for the client’s co-founders through the regular channel, and left unopened for more than 32 hours, contents were still frozen – even at the side of the box.
In close co-operation with our local distributor in the UK, Ranpak then made further improvements to the boxes, adding dry ice as additional security. Finally, packaging instructions were provided to the logistic team.
Business results
Easy integration
The firm’s distribution manager said efficiency gains were impressive: “The WrapPak Protector converter is really easy to operate and the waved paper pads show a consistent high quality. My packers position the paper pads easily in the box and the complete process was easy to optimize into our existing situation”
Happier customers
The reactions from customers after switching to waved paper pads were summed up by the distribution manager: “The most striking one is branded in my head: BRILLIANT.”
Cost and sustainability gains
The green image made possible by WrapPak pads went hand-in-hand with high direct cost savings. Packaging speeds were high, and costly return shipments were no longer needed thanks to the curbside-recyclable packaging.
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