Overview

Choosing the right cutlery is only half the decision. The way your wooden spoons, forks and knives are packed affects hygiene, logistics, shelf appeal and how your customers experience your brand.

In this episode of Wooden Cutlery 101, we compare the three packing styles we produce every day at KEGO: standard bulk packing, supermarket and retail packing, and kraft paper wrapping.

1. Standard Bulk Packing – Efficient and Cost-Effective

The most widely used option for food service, distributors and catering. The focus is on efficiency, hygiene and the lowest cost per piece.

What it looks like

• 100 pieces per PE bag
• 1,000 to 10,000 pieces per carton, depending on the item
• No individual wrapping – cutlery neatly aligned for easy counting

Best for

• Restaurants, cafés and canteens
• Catering companies and meal-prep kitchens
• Food service distributors and large takeaway programs

2. Supermarket & Retail Packing – Ready for the Shelf

Retail packs are designed for consumers: easy to pick up, easy to store, and clear about what is inside. They are what supermarkets, convenience stores and online shops sell today.

What it looks like

• 10-packs of spoons, forks or knives
• 50-piece bags with a hang-tag card for peg displays
• Mixed combo packs of 24 (8 + 8 + 8) and 48 (16 + 16 + 16), in a bag or a box
• Your brand, product details and FSC® label printed on the card, bag or box

Best for

• Supermarkets and grocery chains
• Convenience stores and discount retailers
• Online marketplaces and eco-friendly household brands

3. Kraft Paper Wrapping – Hygienic and Plastic-Free

Each piece, or a full set, is sealed in a kraft paper wrap. It keeps the cutlery clean until it is used and gives a natural, premium look without plastic.

What it looks like

• Single spoon, fork or knife in a kraft sleeve
• Full sets in one wrap: spoon + fork + knife + napkin, or spoon + fork + napkin
• Extra options: salt and pepper sachets, toothpick, chopsticks
• Plain kraft or printed with your logo

Best for

• Takeaway and delivery brands
• Airlines, catering and meal-box programs
• Cafés, hotels and events

Which packing style suits you?

Packing style	Best for	Main advantage
Standard bulk	Restaurants, food service distributors	Lowest cost per piece, high volume
Retail packs	Supermarkets, online shops	Shelf-ready, carries your brand
Kraft wrapping	Takeaway, delivery, airlines, catering	Hygienic, plastic-free, premium look

Many of our customers combine styles – bulk for their kitchens, wrapped sets for delivery, and retail packs for their stores.

Coming next

In Ep.3 we open up the wrapped cutlery set: what goes inside, how it is packed and how to put your brand on it.

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June – Head of Export Sales
KEGO COMPANY LIMITED
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