Sending Sweets and Food This Festive Season? Read This First

Festive season means parcels of sweets, dry fruits, and gifts criss-crossing the country. A little planning keeps them from arriving as crumbs.

Choose stable foods

Dry sweets, namkeen, chocolates (in cooler months) and dry fruits travel well. Avoid anything with high moisture or a short shelf life.

Pack for pressure and heat

• Seal mithai boxes inside a zip bag to contain leaks.
• Cushion the box so the contents can't shift.
• Label as fragile — and ship early in the week.

Book the faster service

For perishables, paying for quicker transit is worth it. Track actively and make sure someone is available to receive it.