Knowing how to properly pack and ship baked and perishable goods will help keep all your favorite holiday treats fresh and delicious.
Here are a few tips from the pack and ship experts at FedEx to help:
• Place baked goods in a sturdy container and layer wax paper between the baked goods using crumpled paper to fill in any void spaces.
• Secure the lid of the container to the body with tape to keep it from accidentally popping off.
• Place the container in a sturdy corrugated cardboard box and use newspaper or plastic grocery bags to cushion the container tightly in place.
• Shake the box-if you can feel or hear any movement, add more cushioning.
• Freeze perishable foods completely and keep in a sealed, durable plastic container. Add dry ice to keep the food frozen during shipping. Ship the package overnight, priority or standard. If possible, let the recipients know when it will arrive.
When shipping, Ground or Home Delivery services can be sent up until Dec. 17 for delivery by Christmas. For last-minute gift givers, the final day to ship with FedEx Express is Dec. 23. For more information, visit www.fedex.com. -(NAPS)