Customers love eating the snacks we choose for gift baskets. So do bugs, mice and other critters when inventory is not stored properly.
Once edible goods are delivered, check each package for puncture marks and other signs of breakage.
If products are sealed correctly, transfer the goods from shipping boxes to another holder such as snap lid storage containers found in all-purpose department or variety stores.
Clear and opaque are popular container colors because it’s easy to see what’s inside without removing the lid. Still, it’s best to tag each container with a labeling system that identifies the goods, quantity, and expiration dates.
When teaching gift basket classes, I often tell the story about a product that was delivered to my warehouse intact, yet one package included an “uninvited guest.”
What would you do if this happened to you? In my case, I contacted the manufacturer who handled the problem quickly and to my satisfaction.
The article Is Something Bugging You? includes more helpful advice on storing your valuable inventory.
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