Perishables
Need to send some fresh home-grown corn to Alaska? Or how about sending Bob his favorite cheesecake? Pak Mail can make it happen. We are up to the challenge of packaging and shipping anything perishable so it arrives as tasty as the day it was shipped.
Don't worry about packaging. We have styro-foam packaging material for any size box. So go ahead, make Grandma's Gingerbread Cake and bring it to us. We'll make sure it arrives safely for that special taste of home.
At Pak Mail, we want your delectable morsels to arrive fresh, so here are a few tips to consider:
- It is best to ship perishables, such as baked goods, meat or fruit, on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Avoid shipping perishables on Thursday or Friday, as the package may suffer extremes of temperature for as many as four days.
- Whenever possible, ship perishables for next-day delivery to minimize time in transit.
- Keep items refrigerated or frozen until just prior to bringing it to Pak Mail. Bring in a few frozen gel packs with the goodies to keep the shipment cool. We may be able to place the item in our in-store refrigerator for storage until courier pick-up.
- Freeze cakes, including cheesecakes and layer cakes, before shipping to keep them solid. Wrap the frozen cake in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil to help keep it cold.
- Despite precautions, icing may smear and decorations may become crushed in transit.
- Place individually wrapped cookies on a strong paper plate.
