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Accessible Container | Food Storage Container | 16 Litre Capacity | Araven CG042

SKU: CG042
£36.91 / exc vat
£44.29/ inc vat
  • Wide Opening
  • Clear Material
  • Integrated Label
  • Four Colour-Coded Clips

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Product Overview

Finding the right ingredient in a packed dry store can feel like a frantic lucky dip, especially during a busy service. This Araven Accessible Food Storage Container is designed to stop all that. With a brilliantly simple wide-access opening and  crystal-clear body, it lets you see and  scoop what you need in an instant, without even having to pull it off the shelf. It’s a straightforward solution to a daily kitchen headache.

It’s an absolute essential for any professional kitchen where speed, organisation, and  hygiene are paramount. From bustling restaurant kitchens and  bakeries to school canteens and  delis, this container streamlines your workflow. The generous 16-litre capacity is perfect for bulk dry goods like flour, sugar, pasta, or rice, while the colour-coded clips and  integrated label make food safety management and  stocktaking a doddle.

Forget about flimsy boxes and  messy, unlabelled tubs. This is a smart, durable, and  practical upgrade for your storage system. By making your ingredients easier to access and  manage, this clever food storage container helps you run a smoother, faster, and  more organised operation. It's a small change that makes a huge difference to your daily routine.

Key Features and  Benefits

  • Wide Opening: Allows for quick and  easy scooping, even with one hand.
  • Clear Material: Instantly identify contents and  stock levels without opening the lid.
  • Integrated Label: Simplifies food rotation and  HACCP compliance—no more peeling labels.
  • Four Colour-Coded Clips: Easily segregate allergens or food types to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Food-Safe Polypropylene: A durable, BPA-free construction you can trust with your ingredients.
  • Versatile Storage: Suitable for ambient, chilled, or frozen storage applications.
  • Easy-Clean Design: Smooth surfaces and  dishwasher-safe materials save you precious time cleaning.
  • 16 Litre Capacity: Holds bulk ingredients, reducing the need for constant refilling.

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Araven
  • SKU: CG042
  • Capacity: 16 Litre
  • Material: Polypropylene (BPA Free)
  • Dimensions: 200(H) x 340(W) x 415(D) mm
  • Weight: 1.08kg
  • Colour Clips: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
  • Temperature Range: Suitable for freezing, chilling, and  ambient storage.

Expert Review and  Insights

The Araven CG042 isn't just a box; it’s a thoughtfully designed tool for the reality of a professional kitchen. The angled, sloped opening is the key feature here – it’s a simple ergonomic tweak that genuinely speeds up workflow. It shows that Araven understands the need for efficiency when you’re mid-service and  can't be faffing about with lids.

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  • Pro: Brilliant for scooping ingredients without removing the container from a low shelf.
  • Con: The sloped lid means you can't stack other items directly on top.

Case Study: Real Business, Real Results

"The Flour Pot Bakery" in Brighton was struggling with inefficient storage in their busy, compact dry store. They upgraded from standard round tubs to a bank of Araven Accessible Containers to better manage their speciality flours and  bulk ingredients.

"It's made such a difference. We can see exactly what we have at a glance and  the team can grab what they need so much faster. No more lifting heavy tubs down just to check stock levels. Our prep station is just so much more organised."

Samuel Jones – Head Baker

The bakery calculated that the new system reduced time spent on stock-taking and  ingredient fetching by over 20%, allowing more time for baking.

Installation and  Maintenance Guide

Setting It Up

  • Before first use, give the container and  lid a thorough wash with warm, soapy water.
  • Decide on a system for your colour-coded clips to manage allergens or food types consistently across your kitchen.
  • Use a good quality non-permanent or dry-erase marker for the integrated label for best results.
  • When placing on shelves, ensure the wide opening is unobstructed for easy access.

Keeping It Going

  • The container is commercial dishwasher safe for quick and  hygienic cleaning.
  • Always wipe the label clean before refilling with a new product or batch.
  • Regularly check the container and  lid for any signs of wear or damage.
  • While durable, avoid dropping the container when full or frozen to prevent cracks.

Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Food Storage Container

Not sure which container is right for your kitchen? Here are a few things to consider before you buy.

Material Matters

Polypropylene, like this container, offers great durability and  chemical resistance. It's a fantastic all-rounder for ambient, chilled and  frozen goods.

Access & Lid Type

Consider how you'll use it. An accessible, slanted opening like this is built for speed and  scooping. A fully sealed airtight lid is better for long-term freshness of sensitive items.

Shape & Space

Square or rectangular containers like this one are far more space-efficient on shelves than traditional round tubs, helping you maximise every inch of your storage area.

Compliance & Safety

Always look for food-grade, BPA-free materials. Features like integrated labels and  colour-coding systems make demonstrating HACCP compliance much simpler for EHO visits.

Stackability

Check how containers stack. While this one is designed for side-by-side shelf storage, other models are designed to stack vertically to make use of height.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this food storage container dishwasher safe?

A: Yes, it is designed to withstand the high temperatures of commercial dishwashers for easy and  thorough cleaning.

Q: Can I use it in the freezer?

A: Absolutely. The polypropylene material is suitable for storing ingredients in freezers, as well as in chillers or at ambient temperatures.

Q: What are the different coloured clips for?

A: They are for helping you comply with HACCP procedures. You can assign a colour to a specific food type (e.g., blue for fish, green for vegetables) to prevent cross-contamination.

Q: Is the material BPA-free?

A: Yes, the container is made from BPA-free polypropylene, ensuring it is completely food safe.

Q: What kind of pen should I use on the integrated label?

A: A non-permanent or dry-erase marker is recommended. This allows you to easily wipe the information away before refilling.

Q: How do they stack?

A: These containers are designed to sit neatly next to each other to maximise shelf depth. Due to the sloped access lid, they cannot be stacked directly on top of one another when in use.

Q: What is the exact capacity?

A: This model has a generous 16-litre capacity, ideal for storing bulk goods.

Q: Is the lid included?

A: Yes, the accessible sloped lid is included as part of the container unit.

What Customers Are Saying

"Absolutely brilliant bit of kit. We have a dozen of these for flour, sugar, and  grains. The wide opening is a godsend when you're in a rush during the lunch service!"

Sarah W. – Cafe Owner, Manchester

"Very sturdy and  the permanent labels are great for our food safety records. They stack neatly side-by-side which has saved us a surprising amount of shelf space."

Mike B. – Catering Manager, Bristol

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The Araven Advantage: Smarter Storage for Professional Kitchens

When you choose an Araven product, you're investing in more than just a piece of plastic; you're buying into a philosophy of kitchen efficiency. For decades, Araven has focused exclusively on the needs of professional caterers, observing real-world workflows to identify and  solve common frustrations. This Accessible Container is a perfect example. It's not just about storage; it's about reducing steps, saving seconds, and  minimising errors during the busiest moments of service. By making ingredients more visible and  accessible, it helps reduce food waste from spoilage or forgotten stock. By integrating compliance features like permanent labels and  colour-coding, it simplifies food safety management. Over its lifespan, a well-designed food storage container like this delivers value far beyond its cost, contributing to a calmer, more consistent, and  ultimately more profitable kitchen operation.

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Stay Organised and  Compliant: How Smart Labelling Works

Ever had a sticky label peel off in the steam of a kitchen, leaving you guessing what's inside a container? Araven's integrated label and  colour-coded clips are designed to prevent exactly that. The permanent label is moulded into the container itself; you simply write on it with a non-permanent marker and  wipe it clean for the next batch. This creates a reliable, reusable system for tracking dates and  contents, crucial for HACCP compliance. The four coloured clips add another layer of safety, allowing you to visually segregate food groups at a glance—for instance, red for raw meat prep, green for vegetables, or yellow for gluten-free flour. Think of it as a built-in, foolproof filing system for your food, making safety checks and  stock rotation almost effortless.

Who Should Buy This?

  • Restaurant Kitchens: Ideal for under-counter storage of prepped veg or for keeping bulk dry goods like rice easily accessible.
  • Bakeries & Patisseries: Perfect for storing different types of flour and  sugar, using the colour clips to avoid mix-ups.
  • School & Care Home Canteens: Makes managing large quantities of ingredients for mass catering simple, safe, and  efficient.
  • Zero-Waste Shops & Delis: A fantastic solution for displaying and  dispensing bulk goods like grains, pasta, and  pulses hygienically.
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