Tray (outer packaging)
An open packaging means is called a tray , in which there are several individual packages (mostly for food, e.g. beverage cartons and cans, sausage and cheese in plastic packaging, chocolate bars, etc.). Trays are used in wholesalers and retailers as well as in healthcare facilities such as pharmacies . In addition, one also speaks of trays when the packaging unit is, for example, beverage packages. This packaging, also known as a carrier, consists of different materials and can accommodate different numbers of units. The latter are mainly found at discounters .
Application types
The most common is the flat cardboard box , which can hold up to 24 units. Larger trays for beverage cans are also called "can pallets". However, there are also trays for 4, 6 or 12 cans. The 6-can size is also known as a six-pack and is tied with plastic tabs.
Advantages of trays
- Trays are used to make work easier when filling shelves in supermarkets and grocery stores.
- Trays make it easier to count the goods during an inventory .
- They also make logistics easier for large quantities , as they are easier to stack than loose goods and can therefore be transported more safely.
Disadvantages of trays
- As a rule, opened trays cannot be returned (except for defective goods)
- If liquid goods within a tray are damaged, the entire tray is usually affected and must therefore not be sold.