Service packaging is packaging that is not filled with goods until it reaches the final distributor where it is handed over to the final consumer, e.g. sandwich bags at the bakery, takeaway containers at fast food restaurants, carrier bags, takeaway coffee cups.
Further examples include:
- cups for hot beverages, including lids;
- cups for cold beverages;
- vending machine cups;
- cups for ice cream, milk shakes, spirits, etc.;
- containers and cups for foodstuffs, e.g. soups, smoothies, cereals, popcorn, etc.;
- plates and bowls for soups, combination plates, etc.;
- salad containers, combination meal containers, with or without lids;
- trays and bowls, e.g. for cakes, sausages, salads, chips, etc.;
- combination meal and snack boxes, e.g. lunch boxes, noodle boxes, pizza boxes;
- bags, wrapping, sheets, conical bags, e.g. sandwich bags, thermal bags, wraps, chip bags, etc.;
- produce roll bags, bags, conical bags and wrappings given out in the course of fruit and vegetable retail – in direct sales, weekly markets or in the fruit and vegetable areas of grocery stores;
- bags, sheets, wrappings given out at fresh food counters in stores, artisanal food production businesses or fine food retailers;
- carrier bags of all kinds;
- wrappings and bags given out by laundrettes and dry cleaners;
- netting, flower wrapping, flower foils, wrappings given out by florists, gardening centres or given out with Christmas trees;
- other packaging, including cake doilies, cake toppers, manchettes, carriers, etc.
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