Smooth Teakwood Fruit Bowl on Legs - 30x23x10cm
IndonesiaCan I sell these as food bowls? +
They are best positioned as fruit bowls, dry serving bowls and decorative display bowls. For retailers, I would avoid over-selling them for wet salads, hot food, sauces or long food storage. In the EU, anything marketed as intended for food contact needs to comply with food-contact material rules, so safer wording is: ideal for fruit, wrapped treats, bread, dry snacks and home display.
What should I say if customers expect the exact item shown in the photo? +
Use wording such as: “Each piece is individually shaped by nature, so size, grain, edge line and colour tone will vary.” This helps avoid disappointment, especially for online retailers. It is better to sell the variation as part of the product rather than let customers discover it after delivery.
Do they need extra work before going on display? +
Usually no, but retailers should still give natural wood products a quick check when unpacking. A wipe with a dry cloth and a little rearranging on the shelf can make a big difference. If a bowl looks a bit dry after travel, a small amount of suitable wood oil can revive the grain nicely.
What about timber legality and responsible sourcing questions? +
For Indonesian wooden products, retailers may occasionally be asked about legal timber sourcing. Indonesia operates the SVLK timber legality verification system, designed to trace and verify the legality of timber in trade.