EVOO in Bag in Box

Extra virgin olive oil is a precious product, fundamental for a healthy diet and its organoleptic characteristics and beneficial effects on our health are now well known. It must also be said that extra virgin olive oil is a delicate product and it is important to respect certain methods in its production to best preserve its qualities and, among these, that of packaging. In recent years, an increasingly widespread and appreciated packaging method is that of the "bag in box". An innovative packaging system that has numerous advantages compared to traditional glass or tin containers.

Let's see in detail what it is:

• How is the Bag in Box made?

The bag in box is made with an internal food-grade plastic bag equipped with a tap and a cardboard box on the outside. The bag is made with special materials that allow the quality of the oil to be preserved, and is also designed so that, as the product is consumed, it folds on itself, preventing air from entering. This is a fundamental detail because we know that the contact of extra virgin olive oil with air causes oxidation and, in the long run, rancidity, resulting in the deterioration of the organoleptic qualities and flavor of the product.

What are the advantages of the bag in box?

• Conservation:

As mentioned before, the structure of the bag in box protects the extra virgin olive oil from oxidation, because the bag is airtight and the delivery system through the tap reduces contact with the air to a minimum. Thanks to these prerogatives, the organoleptic and nutritional properties of extra virgin olive oil are preserved intact for a longer period than in traditional glass or tin containers commonly used.

• Practicality:

The bag-in-box packaging is lighter and easier to handle, especially when you have to pour the contained oil which, through the tap, makes dosing easier, avoiding product waste. The external box, made of resistant cardboard, facilitates transport by avoiding the risk of breakages that glass bottles, for example, do not guarantee.

• Eco-compatibility:

Bag-in-box packaging is a packaging solution that is generally more environmentally friendly. Both the outer cardboard box and the inner bag are recyclable materials. There is a further consideration to be made: the reduced weight of the bag in box compared to other glass packaging solutions contributes to reducing the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere during transport due to the reduced fuel consumption of vehicles.

• The economy:

The bag-in-box packaging of extra virgin olive oil allows for savings in packaging, storage and transport costs thanks to the reduction in weight and volume which has repercussions on the final price of EVO oil for consumers.

Ultimately we can say that extra virgin olive oil packaged in bag in box outlines the practical and sustainable evolution in packaging in the sector. It guarantees product integrity, reduces environmental impact and offers advantages in terms of practicality and cost. It is a solution that effectively responds to the needs of modern consumers, attentive to quality and sustainability.