Kraft Greaseproof Paper: First up, let’s talk about Kraft greaseproof paper. Renowned for its durability and resistance to grease and moisture, this paper is a game-changer when it comes to packaging oily or saucy foods. Think of your favorite juicy burgers, crispy fries, or greasy sandwiches. Wrapping them in Kraft greaseproof paper not only prevents […]
Derived from sugarcane pulp, Bagasse food packaging is an innovative and renewable alternative to conventional plastic containers. It is made from the residual fiber obtained after extracting juice from sugarcane, which would otherwise be discarded. By repurposing this agricultural waste, Bagasse food packaging reduces the environmental impact associated with traditional packaging materials and provides a […]
Recyclable Food Packaging At the very basic level, recyclable food packaging is that which can be broken down and the materials reused to make another product in the future. There are a huge number of materials that are used in takeaway food packaging that are recyclable. These include types of paper and cardboard. It is […]
What is Kraft Cardboard? Kraft cardboard and paper is a type of material used in packaging because it is much stronger than traditional paper. This is due to the type of pulping process under which it is created. Kraft makers use softwood with long fibres that add strength to the final product. When pulping wood […]
Tips For Being More Sustainable With Food Delivery ● Leave out the menus Have you noticed how many food deliveries include a physical copy of the company’s menu? Clearly we have been able to discover what you have on sale and ordered it – ee don’t need your menu now! Many of them are made […]
Maintenance is Key You might not have turned that ignition key since the leaves first began falling from the trees last year, so you need to make sure everything is in good running order. Even if you attend events in the autumn and winter, they won’t be as frequent as they are in the warmer […]
Cafe Takeaway Packaging We are a nation that loves a hot drink and wants to be able to grab one as we are on our way to work, when we’re out shopping, as we are setting off on a journey and a host of other activities. This is why the cafe is so important to […]
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Packaging PET packaging, often also called PETE packaging, is essentially what we also refer to as polyester. Although we might usually associate that material with clothing, it is also a strong but lightweight plastic recyclable packaging for food and the chances are you have some of it in your home right now. […]
Items We Forget Are Single Use Plastics Plastic straws Straws are such a small item, but we get through 8.5 billion in the UK every year. From fun kids drinks to using a straw to protect that killer lipstick, they are an ever present of the food and drink industry. Thankfully, there is an alternative […]
What is Sustainable Packaging? Sustainable packaging is packaging that helps reduce waste and promotes better use of natural resources. This could be because it has previously been recycled or that it can be recycled or reused in some other way. Other sustainable packaging is made from trees that are replaced by the manufacturer. It might […]
It used to be that the only food you would get to eat outside was from the baked potato man in the town centre or your takeaway fish and chips on a Friday night. Both great, traditional options, but not exactly the massive array of choice that we are used to nowadays. The rise in […]
Christmas Decorations Of course you will want to deck up your premises to make it look like a festive wonderland, but you have to think carefully about how to do it in a green manner. So many Christmas ornaments are made from plastic and a lot are fairly flimsy, meaning that there is often not […]
Chicken Katsu Curry Surprisingly, when one of the major food delivery companies surveyed the British public, they voted chicken katsu curry as their favourite winter comfort food overall. When you think of the most popular takeaway meals, you might imagine a chicken tikka would be up there, along with pizza and chips, but this Japanese […]
What’s the Problem With Single-Use Plastic? Single-use plastics can be found all over the food industry, from takeaway coffee cups to bottles to trays to straws to bags, and all manner of other items. Firstly, they will take thousands of years for any of them to biodegrade, which is bad news in general. Then, their […]
1. Shift Up Your Packaging and Crockery Of course, the best solution for catering a big eco-friendly Halloween party would be to eat from china plates, but with sugar-fuelled kids running around and causing havoc, that is just not practical. Think of the breakages! But that doesn’t mean that you have to drain […]
