How to send a package from Italy

More and more Italian families are sending the famous "package" abroad. Whether it’s children moving for work, Erasmus+ study experiences, friends wanting to make other friends or relatives happy with the delicacies from their homeland. But how demanding and above all costly is it to send a package from Italy abroad?

Already within Italy, the famous “package from the south” shipment is well known to all those living in the north who miss products from the south. Sometimes these are artisanal products, homemade and not found in supermarkets. Other times, supermarket prices are too high, so a single shipment with several products together is preferred.

The package from Italy abroad (just like from south to north) has immense value, especially emotional. Unfortunately, sending a shipment abroad is more complex not only because of distance and delivery times. Consider that:

• If sending a package to the UK, there is customs.

• If food is included, you must ensure it arrives intact because it can damage the shipping box causing delays due to bureaucracy or cause the package to be returned or redelivered, plus the food waste involved.

• Costs are high, especially now with recent price increases...

• Packaging plays a fundamental role to prevent damage, so how to pack?

How to ship?

DIY is not always recommended... It is advisable to rely on professional services who will personally handle everything: products, packaging, shipping, courier contact, until home delivery, checking service reviews on Trustpilot.

Vico Food Box offers all this with free shipping on orders over €80 throughout Europe, while in the UK any customs fees are covered by Vico Food Box. Italians abroad and lovers of Italian cuisine throughout the EU and UK rely on Vico.

Enjoy your package from the south!

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