Traditional egg sales were limited to local markets, with paper pulp egg cartons being the most commonly used packaging due to their low cost and effectiveness in meeting local transportation needs. The growth of e-commerce has also propelled the advancement of agricultural product sales across the nation. Eggs are now distributed nationwide, reaching every province, city, county, and village through快递 (express delivery) and logistics.
Eggs are being sold across the country, and the paper pulp egg cartons can no longer meet the packaging needs. Many farms are opting for new packaging methods to replace the paper pulp egg cartons, with foam boxes and pearl cotton egg cartons being widely used. From customer feedback, it's evident that pearl cotton egg cartons offer stronger protection with lower breakage rates. This is why the pearl cotton egg cartons have replaced the traditional paper pulp cartons and outperformed foam boxes, becoming the preferred material for egg packaging.
Boke Plastics has been producing and selling foam egg cartons for 3 years, holding a significant voice in the egg packaging market. Why are eggs now being packaged with foam egg cartons?
Egg tray packaging made of pearl cotton
Firstly, the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) for transporting eggs effectively prevents damage caused by collisions during transit. EPS is both shock-absorbent and elastic, providing excellent protection for the eggs. The true key to using EPS for egg packaging lies in its breathable preservation, waterproofing, moisture-proofing, shock absorption, and collision resistance. The shock-absorbing and impact-resistant properties of conventional EPE materials enable EPS egg trays to better protect eggs against shocks, vibrations, and falls, especially crucial during transportation to prevent cracking. This is precisely why EPS egg trays are widely used, thanks to their shock-resistant features in our products.
