You Don’t Know How Bad the Pizza Box Is

You Don’t Know How Bad the Pizza Box Is

2/20/2023

link

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/01/pizza-delivery-box-design-soggy/672712/

summary

This thought-provoking article delves into the design of pizza delivery boxes and the challenges they face in keeping pizzas hot and crispy during transportation. It highlights the phenomenon of soggy pizza, where the crust becomes limp and the cheese loses its melty texture. The author interviews experts in food packaging and design who explain the technical difficulties in creating a box that effectively retains heat and moisture. The article also explores the various approaches and innovations attempted by pizza companies to address this issue, such as venting systems and new materials. In the end, it emphasizes the importance of box design in ensuring the quality of pizza upon delivery.

tags

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