Saving Money on Bakery Boxes

Find the most economical bakery packaging

There's a vast array of wholesale bakery boxes available for your bakery, grocery store, deli, catering service or other food service business, and there are a number of ways to save money when purchasing bakery boxes, too. The first step to cutting costs for bakery packaging supplies is to determine exactly what sort of bakery boxes you require. For example, wedding cake boxes are usually bigger and sturdier than regular cake boxes. Without this added protection, you may end up with a smashed cake--and an unhappy customer.

Once you know what sort of bakery packaging you require, consider the following ways to reduce the cost of what you need:

1. Purchase cake packaging and other bakery boxes in bulk to save time and money in the long run.
2. Select standard, white bakery boxes instead of custom bakery boxes.
3. Choose bakery boxes with windows from a restaurant supply wholesaler.

 

Buy bakery cake boxes and other bakery boxes in bulk

Although buying in bulk costs more initially, it saves you money--and time--in the long run. In fact, savings can be so significant, it makes sense to reorganize your space to find suitable storage for the bakery packaging you buy. However, don't go overboard; buying too many boxes may lead to waste. Instead, only buy enough to last you six months to a year.
Try: Paper Mart has a great selection of wholesale bakery boxes available in bulk quantities. Uline Shipping Supplies also carries a nice assortment of bakery boxes that you can purchase in bulk.

Choose standard bakery packaging supplies

While the idea of custom bakery boxes is appealing, you'll save significantly if you choose standard, white bakery boxes instead. The next cheapest boxes are pink, but even these are more expensive than white. Since paper, biodegradable bakery boxes get thrown away almost immediately, why pay more for custom designs? Instead, have attractive stickers printed with your logo, and use them to seal standard boxes.
Try: For plain white and pink bakery boxes, check out the selection at ReStockIt.com. Reliable Paper sells primarily standard, pink bakery boxes.

Shop at a wholesale restaurant supplier for bakery boxes with windows

Unless you can buy in quantities that are quite large, your best bet for affordable bakery boxes with clear plastic windows is usually a restaurant supply store. For the best selection, choose one that sells to caterers or bakers. Online restaurant supply stores frequently have better prices than regional ones since they can buy in larger bulk.
Try: Instawares offers a full line of bakery boxes, including those with clear plastic windows. Wasserstrom carries an assortment of bakery boxes with windows of clear plastic.

 

• Finding a wholesaler who offers free shipping is one way food service professionals find themselves saving money on bakery boxes. Cake boxes and other bakery packaging tend to be heavy, and shipping costs can really add up.

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