Foldable crate in ‘Holy Grail of Retail’ claim

The box is suitable for handling fruit and veg, with a perforated design to help produce remain fresh from the farm to the retailer. Since fresh produce can be placed directly into the crates without being pre-bagged or paper-wrapped, retail customers can significantly reduce packaging waste, adds the company.

Lighter, stronger and quieter than other models on the market, the crate has a latch beneath its handle that locks the side walls securely in place offering 39 litres of storage space, but when lifted, the latch collapses the box virtually flat to a height of 30mm, allowing customers to optimise vehicle fill and reduce return journey fuel bills. For instance, a standard truck can hold up to 7,920 flat-packed crates – 33 stacks of 240 crates per pallet – ensuring minimal wastage space in transit.

In retail packing areas, the crate’s latch system can help reduce noise pollution as it makes virtually no sound when erected or folded down.

On the shop floor, hand holes at both ends of the GoBox 2600 CL and a strong, sturdy base, mean it can be easily lifted and positioned in storage racks without the risk of getting fingers trapped. It’s compatible with the GoBox 9550 DL transit dolly, which can carry multiple stacked crates.

The GoBox 2600 CL measures 595mm (L) x 398mm (W) x 200mm (H), weighs just 1.6kg, and comes in lime green as standard. For large orders, other single and two-colour options are available including more unusual colours like purple, which an agricultural client recently selected for its crates.

Other optional features include corporate personalisation with a logo moulded on both sides of the crate and RFID location points at the ends and sides of the crate.

Although using the GoBox 2600 CL requires a higher initial outlay than single trip cardboard packaging, its durable, washable design means that it can be reused repeatedly thus providing a long term transit solution.