In the booming world of craft and functional beverages, direct-to-consumer shipping is no longer a niche—it’s a necessity. Whether it's a small-batch kombucha, canned cocktails, hemp infused beverages, or functional drinks, the challenge remains the same: how do you protect the most often damaged part of the box? Enter: Pod Protectors.
What Are Pod Protectors?
Pod Protectors are foldable cardboard inserts made to the corners of boxes during shipping. These corner protectors are made to fit in literally any cardboard box, but we specifically made them to be used in the Econo-Pods, Slim Can Pods, and Flex Pods.
Why They're Game-Changing
1. Ultimate Protection
Pod Protectors are impact-tested and designed to absorb shock during transit. Their structure adds layers of cardboard protection to the corners, minimizing the risk of breakage even if the package is dropped or handled roughly.
2. Eco-Friendly Design
Sustainability is built into every product we offer. Pod Protectors are fully curbside recyclable, as well as biodegradable. This gives eco-conscious beverage brands a packaging option that aligns with their values.
3. Versatility
Whether you’re shipping 12oz standard cans, 16oz cans, or 12oz sleek style cans, Pod Protectors fit in any box. This makes them ideal for breweries, wineries, non-alcoholic drink brands, and functional beverage makers.
4. Compliance with Shipping Carriers
The packaging is designed to meet the drop and crush standards of major carriers like UPS and FedEx, reducing the chances of insurance claims or dissatisfied customers.
It's a well known fact the UPS, Fedex, and USPS mishandle packages. They're often careless when delivering, and will often drop boxes on their corners. Pod Protectors are made to protect against these types of rough deliveries.
Are there other box corner protectors on the market? Sure, but they are less reliable, more expensive, and more time consuming and difficult to assemble than Pod Protectors. Some are even made of non recyclable plastic like these low quality ones -
Ideal Use Cases for Pod Protectors
- Subscription Boxes: DTC beverage subscription services use Pod Protectors in their Flex Pods to deliver monthly assortments safely.
- E-commerce Orders: Small and mid-sized brands avoid the cost and complexity of using lots of packing like bubble wrap by using these.
- Retail Sampling Programs: Marketing teams ship product samples confidently to media and retailers.
The Bottom Line
In an industry where one broken or damaged can could lead to a lost customer, Pod Protectors add security and piece of mind to beverage shipping. They combine reliability, sustainability, and ease-of-use—a trifecta that modern beverage brands need to scale.
