Drum packaging is a bulk containment format using steel, plastic or fibre drums for semi-liquid or viscous food products such as fruit purees, concentrates and honey, enabling safe handling and transport of large volumes to industrial buyers.
In trade practice
Drums are typically fitted with food-grade inner liners and moved on pallets using forklifts or drum handlers. Suppliers specify closure type, liner material and food-contact compliance documentation for each shipment. A common oversight is failing to confirm that liner materials are covered by a declaration of compliance, which can delay acceptance at intake. Quality teams check fill weight, headspace and seal integrity before dispatch.
In a specification
A purchase specification typically states drum capacity, construction material, liner specification, closure type and the food-contact regulation the liner must comply with.