Why it's important
Packaging supplies are essential to the overall cost of a finished food product. These supplies include all materials used for presentation and protection, such as containers, wrappers, and labels. By incorporating packaging costs into the food cost calculations, businesses can gain a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of their expenses. This approach allows them to price their products appropriately, cover all associated costs, and maintain healthy profit margins.
How to use it
To include packaging costs in a recipe, you must first add them to reciProfity as you would any ingredient. The key distinction between food ingredients and packaging materials is their GROUP categorization. Certain groups contain items, like packaging materials, that have no nutritional value. These items should not appear on the nutritional label as ingredients, nor should they be included as nutritional exceptions in recipes. Typically, packaging items are found in serving recipes.
The following is an example of a typical packaging case layout. This layout can be used for various packaging items, including cups, lids, plates, knives, forks, napkins, and more. Simply update the quantity per case and the cost with your specific data.