How To Ship Biscuits

There are two golden rules of shipping biscuits:

• Keep them from breaking in transit. Certain types of biscuits travel better than others — think twice about shipping biscuits that are thin and crispy, or that have a heavy filling. Drop biscuits and bar biscuits ship well, as do biscuits that contain dried fruit.
• Preserve the freshness of the biscuit at all costs.

With the two golden rules in mind, follow these simple steps and you’ll be approaching biscuit shipping perfection in no time:

• Always allow your biscuits to cool to room temperature before packing. Shipping warm biscuits will cause condensation in the container, which can spoil the texture of the biscuit.
• Plastic wrap each biscuit. For added protection against bumps and bangs, take individually wrapped biscuits and double wrap them back-to-back.
• Use an airtight container for packing the biscuits. Line the bottom of the container with a cushioning material, such as bubble wrap or Kraft paper.
• If shipping different types of biscuits, stack bigger ones at the bottom, with smaller and lighter ones on top. Fill empty space with cushioning material.
• Place the inner container in a shipping box. Use packaging material to secure the container, which should fit snugly inside. Mark the box as “Perishable” and indicate “This Way Up” to reduce the chances of your carefully packed biscuits getting flipped about.

Even if a few biscuits break here and there, you can bet money they’ll still get eaten.

As with any perishable, speed is of the essence when it comes to shipping biscuits. Select an express shipping option to get your biscuits delivered as fast and as fresh as possible.

When choosing your shipping service, bear in mind the time of year and where you’re shipping to. Nobody wants a box of biscuits sitting in a loading bay a minute longer than necessary during the hot summer months. If possible, avoid sending over weekends or holidays. Doing so will keep your biscuits’ transit time to the minimum.

If you’re still unsure about how to ship biscuits, here’s a quick recap. Follow along, and you’ll be a biscuit shipping maestro before your oven’s cooled.

• Select biscuits that will travel well. Shipping biscuits that are easily breakable or heavy on filling might not be the best idea.
• Do not ship biscuits warm. Give your biscuits time to cool to room temperature before packing them.
• Wrap each biscuit in plastic. For extra security, double wrap biscuits in pairs.
• Remember to use plenty of cushioning material beneath and around the biscuits to keep them secure in your container.
• Select an express shipping option to get your biscuits delivered right on time.