When it comes to packaging, most businesses—especially startups—focus heavily on aesthetics, durability, and branding. But there’s one vital detail that often gets overlooked until it’s too late: understanding the accurate volume of the product before the packaging is finalized.
Whether you are dealing with tea packaging, spice containers, or any other form of food packaging, getting the product-to-container ratio wrong can result in serious financial and logistical problems. As someone who has personally suffered from such a mistake, I want to share my story and explain why precise volume calculation should never be underestimated.
A few years ago, while preparing an export consignment of Assam tea, I decided to go for premium jar packaging to make the product more appealing to international buyers. I conducted an initial volume check using the Assam tea blend that was available with me at that time. I filled the jars, took measurements, and gave the green light for bulk production of the jars.
I was confident that my actual blend will fit the jar at the time of actual packaging time.
I was assured that at the time of actual packaging, when we use a similar blend, would behave the same way in terms of volume. But I didn’t account for slight—but crucial—variations in the leaf size, cut, and density. When the actual packing began, I realized that the jars couldn’t hold the exact quantity I had planned for. Either I had to underfill the jars (which looked bad and felt unfair to customers), or I had to rework the entire packaging system.
The result? A significant financial loss, not to mention delays in delivery and damage to client trust.It was my first consignment of tea packed in jar which i accepted only on the insistence of my buyer believing in long term business.
Packaging isn’t just about looks—it’s a science. And when you’re dealing with products like tea, which are light, fluffy, and naturally variable, the importance of understanding volume can’t be overstated.
Take it from someone who’s been through it: don’t make assumptions. Don’t be overconfident. Check, double-check, and test thoroughly. That small extra effort could save you thousands in losses and protect the reputation you’ve worked so hard to build.
If you’re looking for reliable packaging solutions, make sure your chosen packaging company understands your product—not just its look, but its behavior in real-world packaging conditions.
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