Are you custom cutting your own insulation? When you're still small that can be a necessary part of the process. What isn't necessary is to use inefficient tools. Here's how to up your insulation cutting game when it comes to shipping perishable goods.
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Ever wondered if you should use Vacuum Insulated Panels to ship your perishable goods? Here's our experience with 'em so far, it's been eye opening!
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I heard that reflective bubble wrap performs better than 1" thick insulation. It didn't make sense to me, but my ignorance is stunning, so...I tested it. Here's how it went down.
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Hard EPS foam looks really good from an unboxing perspective. Clean lines, and with this Silverliner box from Plymouth Foam it looks extra sharp. Still, how does it hold up against our soft insulation, and where are its weaknesses? Let's find out.
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Ever wondered if that reflective stuff makes a difference? The scientist in me isn't sure why, but I'll tell ya this: Mylar DOES make a difference when shipping perishables. Should you use it? Let's go deeper...
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A near miss with dry ice. Despite it seeming not that dangerous, this stuff can kill you. Be careful, roll the windows down, and remember: Work the problem!View full article →
How long dry ice lasts depends on how much you have, how you store it, and how often you disturb it. The short version is that we buy 100 lbs a week, usually use most of it and have a pound or two left over on Thursdays when we're done shipping.
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How fast should you ship your food? It...depends. The dance between cost of shipping, cost of packaging, and what temp your food needs to stay at can seem too complicated to handle for any but the biggest businesses, but it's not. Here's some helpful guidance.
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What's the packout look like at Paleo Treats? What the heck is a "packout", anyway? There's a ton of complicated stuff when it comes to shipping, and this is the core of it. Relax, this one's cake. No pun intended.
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