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Logistical issues are inevitable in the coffee industry. The reasons for such shipping delays are many, ranging from geopolitical concerns to operational inefficiencies, and more. For example, attacks on transport containers in the Red Sea have forced businesses to reroute shipments. This in turn has resulted in higher costs and longer delivery times. In fact, the war in Ukraine spiked food and energy costs in many countries in early 2022, while the Israel-Gaza war has resulted in significant shipping delays.
Irrespective of the reasons behind it, shipping delays are a major concern for the coffee industry, more than ever before! The effects of these delays are especially detrimental for roasters who struggle to keep their green coffee beans fresh and flavorful in storage and transportation. Consequently, the industry is now putting a greater focus on having high-quality green coffee bean packaging, which can ease the impact of extended delivery periods.
In this blog, let’s understand how these shipping delays are affecting green coffee beans, what can be done to safeguard them best, and how brands like Ecotact with the best coffee packaging bags can assist in maintaining the quality of green coffee beans amidst shipping delays.
Impact of Shipping Delays and Importance of Green Coffee Packaging
Today, roasters face numerous challenges when it comes to such shipping delays. Such delays can majorly impact the roasters as they might need to hold extra inventory or keep more coffee in warehouses than anticipated. For example, a container that was expected to arrive in 2 months might take 4 months, thus insisting roasters to quickly adapt their offerings and strategies in order to maintain supply consistency.
To navigate such situations roasters not only need to have better support to maintain their supplies but also should safeguard the coffee's quality during transit and storage. But do green coffee beans need to be protected, similar to roasted beans? Yes. Green coffee is also sensitive to its environment. This includes various environmental factors such as sunlight that might cause green coffee beans to age prematurely, or exposure to Oxygen which might lead to oxidation and hence deterioration of the beans' flavor and aroma, and many other factors. Therefore, the increased time between harvesting of green coffee beans and finally reaching the destination can increase the risk of degradation. So it is important to have the best green coffee bean packaging that ensures the coffee remains fresh and retains its authenticity. Well, that’s exactly where Ecotact comes in!
Ecotact - The Best Green Coffee Packaging Solution
Being a specialized storage and packaging solution to keep freshness intact, Ecotact offers a variety of coffee packaging bags. From large vacuum seal bags to sample coffee bags Ecotact brings an offering that ensures that your green coffee beans stay as fresh as the day they were harvested. Among the varied and specified features of each Ecotact bag, what remains common is the fact that these 9-layered hermetically sealed bags have high resistance to oil and solvents. Moreover, being hydrocarbon-free the Ecotact bags keep the aroma, flavor, and moisture levels of the green coffee beans intact. Another USP of Ecotact bags is that they are 100% recyclable and reusable, and are extra-clear transparent for clean visibility.
In the face of shipping delayed and extended transit times, Ecotact’s hermetically sealed bags provide exceptional protection against environmental factors such as moisture, oxygen, and temperature changes. This makes Ecotact an ideal choice for roasters and traders looking to mitigate the risks associated with prolonged shipping times. Moreover, with excellent forming and the ability to be used with any secondary bags of jute/PP, Ecotact bags are a step ahead towards a sustainable future.
Embrace the innovative packaging solutions of Ecotact today and secure the freshness and quality of your green coffee beans!
