Spring / Easter

Spring and Easter packaging for your gift arrangements

As the brighter days return, shades of anise green, yellow, orange, cream and apple green can bring a fresh seasonal feel to your packaging. These colours work particularly well in spring displays for wine merchants, wineries and delicatessens. Use them sparingly with ribbon or tissue paper, or create a complete gift arrangement based on a coordinated colour palette.

When preparing gourmet hampers, first choose a container suited to the size and shape of the items. A cardboard basket provides a structured base, while a natural bamboo hamper or a round poplar wood basket offers a different finish. Atlanta Boxbags with windows allow part of the contents to remain visible, whether the arrangement contains gourmet foods or a bottle accompanied by speciality products.

Choosing the right format for bottles and beers

Bottle packaging can meet a variety of retail and gifting requirements. An Atlanta carrier holds two bottles, while the Fidji carousel is designed for seven 33 cl long-neck beer bottles. The Julio beer metre can accommodate twelve 33 cl Steinie-style bottles. Before making your choice, check the stated capacity, the bottle format and the space required for any protective filling.

A few practical criteria can help you prepare your seasonal range:

• the number and format of the wine or beer bottles;
• the dimensions of the gourmet items to be included;
• the material and shape of the container;
• the colours selected to create a coordinated arrangement;
• the desired level of product visibility, with or without a window.

Adding the finishing touches to your seasonal range

Finishing details play an important role in the overall appearance of a gift. Matt curling ribbon adds a colourful tie, while synthetic raffia creates a different look when closing a bag or decorating a basket. Tissue paper can be used to wrap individual items or line the inside of the container. Paper filling can then help secure the contents while enhancing the finished arrangement.

Decorative accessories and gift items can also help you create a more playful spring range centred around social occasions and shared moments. A bottle holder featuring a gardener, pétanque player or 2CV can be used to create a more personal gift based on the recipient’s interests. To prepare for your seasonal requirements, Oplezio offers express delivery and a dedicated customer service team.