There are always going to be customers who leave their online gift shopping until the last minute. They expect to receive their order on the next day or even the same day. This year, delivering their boxes on time for Christmas may be harder than ever. Royal Mail has scheduled 7 days of strike action […]
Packaging plays a vital role in protecting and presenting products, yet sometimes boxes, jars, tins and wrappers are a challenge to open. The Design Age Institute, part of the Royal College of Arts is petitioning for things to change. Inclusive Packaging Design Standard A survey conducted by the Design Age Institute found that 60% of […]
Whatever the product range, one thing that all manufacturers and retailers have in common is the need to use sustainable packaging. Packaging waste is having a destructive effect on our planet, threatening essential natural habitats, so a rapid shift towards sustainability is essential and that requires innovation and collaboration. Why Rethink Packaging? Three primary reasons […]
Online retailers send out hundreds of thousands of shipping boxes every day. The main role of this packaging is to provide robust protection to the goods inside. This is essential, as the shipping boxes will be handled many times between leaving the retailer and being handed to the customer. If protection is the priority, does […]
The size of retail packaging on supermarket shelves is shrinking. Do smaller boxes mean fewer contents or is this a change that consumers should be embracing? What does Less Packaging Mean? When purchasing familiar items like your favourite brand of cereal or biscuits, it’s noticeable that the size of the box has got smaller. There […]
One of the appeals of online shopping is convenience. You can browse at leisure and then request next-day or even same-day delivery at the checkout. Yet, could our expectation of a fast shipping service be a cause of packaging waste? Speedy Delivery Leads to Packaging Waste In a recent radio interview, Andy Barnetson, Director of […]
The issues with global reliance on linear supply chains have come to the fore. Our dependency on Russian gas, Chinese microchips and Ukrainian sunflower oil has increased the impact of global economic and political situations. We face shortages, long lead times and steep price increases as a result of these, and other, supply chain disruptions. […]
One of the early signs that the festive season is approaching is shelves stocked with boxes of Quality Street. This iconic confectionery is a family favourite in many households, but the contents will look a little different this Christmas. Described by producers, Nestle, as a box of jewels, each Quality Street chocolate has been enclosed […]
We’re usually promoting the use of cardboard packaging, but not in this article! As part of the long-term strategy to reduce packaging waste, Tesco is on a mission to remove any unnecessary packaging. Last year, they removed the cardboard boxes from their own brand of toothpaste. This move reportedly saved 55 tonnes of packaging, without […]
Packaging labels are designed to inform consumers, however, sometimes we are better off without them. As leading supermarkets take action to remove Best Before dates from product packaging, what are the environmental and financial benefits? Action to Reduce Food Waste This month, over 100 of Sainsbury’s product ranges will no longer include a Best Before […]
Nature Would Chose Organic is the slogan for Organic September, but why? What makes a product organic and is it worth the extra cost? Sustainable Production Food, beauty products and textiles can all be certified organic, but what does this mean? To gain organic certification, the entire production process has to adhere to strict standards. […]
Working towards net zero by 2030 is the goal of companies across the UK. To achieve this, it is important to understand the carbon footprint of products and processes. In the cardboard packaging industry, research has been compiled by FEFCO and independently verified. It has calculated the carbon footprint of corrugated cardboard. Cradle to Grave […]
We’re used to supplying cardboard for flower boxes and plug plants, but could this corrugated cardboard prove to be a useful resource for gardening? Corrugated Cardboard for Garden Weed Control A recent article in Home & Garden* hails corrugated cardboard as an ideal material for suppressing weeds. It states that this common and widely available […]
The majority of businesses use packaging regularly, but it is rarely the area in which their expertise lies. From shelf appeal and standing e-commerce brands apart, to product protection and minimising returns, packaging plays a vital role in brand success, so where can you go for packaging inspiration and advice? Visit London Packaging Week One […]
The rise of e-commerce is no secret, with consumers loving the convenience and choice offered when online shopping. However, there is one area where the growth rate is especially rapid; social commerce. What is this and why should online retailers get on board? What is Social Commerce? Social commerce is buying and selling within a […]
