High demand for supermarket and cartonboard food packaging is being experienced across the World as a result of Covid-19. Whilst the virus is affecting every aspect of our lives, the demand in certain industries is brining challenges of its own kind as companies struggle to keep up with consumer sales.
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Cartonboard packaging supply during Corona outbreak
We are in a situation that most of us have never seen and probably will not see again in our lifetime. With the government enforced lockdown in place, the sale of food products has increased dramatically, with many shops and supermarkets selling out completely. If you are reading this then I am sure your company – just as we are here at Chapelton – is doing everything to get those products back on the shelves.
If you need help planning or securing your supermarket and cartonboard food packaging then call us on 01622 882280 or request a call back from us.
Purchasing supermarket or cartonboard food packaging during Covid-19
With the increased need for food products during this unprecedented time the cartonboard sector has seen a huge rise in demand. The urgency with which these materials are needed have ensured that mills are running full production cycles to try and meet the increase in demand
With the production of food and medicine being the most important at this time, cartonboard mills are prioritising the orders for these end use sectors. By prioritising these markets the mills are helping to ensure the worldwide supply of essential goods to supermarkets, pharmacies and our healthcare service.
Cartonboard food packaging FAQ’s during Covid-19
As you might imagine many of the questions and concerns from customers have been around the same topics. The good news is that despite the high increase in demand our industry is operating as close to business as usual as possible. Here are some of the common questions and brief summary of answers we have been giving.
- Demand for cartonboard during Corona – we are experiencing increased demand in food and pharma sector.
- Cartonboard production during Corona – production as normal but essential sectors are being prioritised; mainly food and pharma.
- Corona effect on cartonboard prices – prices are the same.
- Getting cartonboard packaging delivered during Corona – No problems so far, trucks still driving and making deliveries.
- Source Cartonboard during Corona with Chapelton – we are able to supply as normal.
Through our extensive network and long working history with the mills and cartonboard manufacturers Chapelton can help you manage your supermarket and cartonboard food packaging supply at this time.
If you work within the food or supermarket sectors and need to source material to keep your supply chain going request a call back or get in touch with us.
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