Storing your products can be an incredibly difficult task. Storing your dry goods is a different beast entirely. If you’re trying to offer your customers the freshest product possible, you need dry good storing options that best fit your specific needs. Here are some of the things to keep in mind when storing dry goods.
Keep the Right Temperature
When it comes to storing your dry goods, the temperature at which you store these goods is incredibly important. In fact, it might just be the most important factor when it comes to the safety of your dry goods. You should be storing your dry goods between fifty and seventy degrees Fahrenheit.
Even something as small as an 18-degree increase or decrease can reduce the shelf life of your products in half. That is a massive reduction in shelf life and can cause you hundreds, even thousands of dollars in damages. Storing your goods in cooler temperatures will help reduce respiratory activity.
Keep in a Well-Ventilated Area
It’s important to keep the storeroom cool is incredibly important but so is keeping your dry goods in a well-ventilated area. Also, ensure that the room has little humidity, no higher than 15 percent. Installing a dehumidifier or an air conditioning unit during the humid times of the year can help keep your storage room ventilated.
Storing your dry goods 18 inches away from the walls and at least six inches off the floor is also important. Sunlight exposure can lead to oxidation, which will break down many of the nutrients in the food. Storerooms with too much natural light can lead to issues, so use a blackout curtain or tint to cover the windows.
Keep Good Records
Keeping proper records of your inventory is also incredibly important. This is an essential part of optimal storage. The “use by” and “sell by” dates should always be properly recorded. This is because spotting spoilage with your dry goods is much more difficult than it is with fresh food. Having these labels allows you to know when these products have gone bad.
Whenever a product goes out of date, it’s important to replace it as quickly as possible. First in first out, also known as FIFO should always be the way your dry goods move to and from the storeroom. This means all the products are as fresh as possible.
Proper Packaging
It’s important to properly package your products the proper way. Since packaging is our specialty at Western Packaging, we understand the best ways to package your dry goods. Packaging that resists moisture is important and will work well in an airconditioned room or dehumidifier. There are many things you want to keep in mind when choosing the right packaging.
Bulk bags are a popular option when it comes to storing grain. We also have the option to sew in handles to make for easier transport. Multi-walled bags are good for storing grain and pet food. They come in different styles. Woven poly bags are another good option. You can also print the “use by” and “sell by” dates on these bags.
We’re Ready to Help
If you need help with your packaging needs, our team at Western Packaging is here. We offer a wide range of packaging services and products to ensure your dry goods are always protected from the elements. Contact us today to find out what it is we can do for you and your storing and packaging needs.
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