Packaging Insights
Industry news and updates
UK EPR Packaging Regulations: What They Mean for Your Business
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging is a UK scheme that makes businesses pay the full cost of collecting, sorting and recycling the household packaging they place on the market. Instead of local councils and taxpayers covering the bill, obligated producers report how much packaging they handle each year and…
The Complete Guide to Packaging for Food-to-Go and Takeaway Operators
A UK food-to-go or takeaway operator typically needs four types of packaging: food containers, drinks cups with lids, cup carriers…
Blue Polybags and HACCP Compliance for Food Producers
Blue polybags are a standard specification across UK food production, fresh produce, butchery, fish processing and deli environments. The use…
What Is Moulded Fibre Packaging?
Moulded fibre packaging is one of the fastest-growing packaging product formats in the UK food service sector. As restaurants, takeaway…
What GSM and Micron Means for Kraft Paper Bag Packaging
When sourcing paper bags for a food business, bakery, deli or retail operation, you will encounter terms like GSM, recycled…
Hand Stretch Film vs Machine Stretch Film: Which Is Right for Your Operation?
Choosing between hand stretch film and machine stretch film is one of the most common decisions warehouse managers and packaging…