Egg cartons or poultry cartons are dedicated packaging products and designed to contain, shield and carry eggs not to get damaged. The cartons will usually contain 6, 10 or 12 eggs depending on the country and how they are needed in retail. The cartons will make it convenient in storing and handling eggs by the retailers and customers as well as avoiding breakage as well as contamination.
Poultry Cartons The cartons are part of the poultry industry in which a poultry farmer keeps poultry and solutions to minimize its risks.
The poultry carton generally known as egg carton is a special container, which contains and safeguards eggs against cracking or breaking it when transported and handled. All of these cartons normally are available in capacities of 6, 10, 12, 18 or 30 eggs per carton and can be made of different materials and designs according to the needs of the person using them.
Egg Cartons Types
Egg cartons come in different forms; they have their unique attributes and uses:
- Pulp Egg Containers
Pulp cartons are recycled, biodegradable, eco-friendly and durable as they are made out of recycled paper and molded. These are massively applied in farms and supermarkets because of their great cushioning effects.
- Foam Egg trays
Foam cartons are free of heavy weight and they absorb great shock. They are however; less eco-friendly and usually non-recyclable. They are affordable and also strong enough to protect. That is why they are large in the high-volume markets.
- Egg cartons made out of plastic
Transparent cartons are also visible and therefore suitable to the retail. They are reusable and in most cases they are made of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate ). Such cartons are sturdy and waterproof yet their prices are higher than the pulp varieties.
