Food Packaging

Why Do You Need Food Packaging?

Here are five reasons why food packaging is essential for your business:

1. It protects your prepared food from becoming damaged in transit
2. It improves the retail presentation of your food and convenience for take away food on the go customers
3. It protects against airborne contamination and food tampering
4. It extends the shelf and fridge life of food by reducing food degradation and controlling temperature
5. It increases the perceived value of the food product at the point of sale

Sustainable and Eco Friendly

Ever since we started in 2003, food packaging has evolved to become more sophisticated and eco-friendly, driven by a commitment to improve the environmental credentials of the food-to-go industry and growing customer demand. Where possible, we show on page whether the packaging materials are recyclable, compostable (industrial / home) and biodegradable. We were the first on-line food packaging retailer to upload recycling properties / logos on our range of food packaging. The landscape of food packaging has changed considerably with UK government and EU regularly introducing legislation particularly around single use plastics. We are strongly in favour of improving the eco credentials of packaging supplies.

Food Labelling

We stock a wide range of food packaging labels, essential for displaying legal information like ingredients and allergies for Natasha's Law. For customers interested in bespoke packaging labels / branding, we also offer a custom labelling service. Additionally, we stock pre-designed off the shelf labels for customers looking for a non-branded design.

What is Our Food Packaging Made of?

• Cardboard / paper, much is compostable and all can be recycled
• Bagasse - sugar beet / plant based, it can be commercially composted
• PLA Plastic, which is made from plants
• Polypropylene & PVC Plastic, all of which can be easily recycled
• PET plastic that can be recycled kerbside along with other domestic waste and re-used
• EPS Styrofoam Plastic has been phased out across the UK, we have replaced it with Expanded Polypropylene and cardboard alternatives

Custom Printed Food Packaging Boxes

We can supply custom printed food packaging services for almost all of our range available on-line. If you supply your logo or design, we can arrange for bespoke printing and direct delivery of our individual requirements. Please contact us with your ideas and we will find a quote from one of our partners and minimum order quantities.

Custom printing forms an overall plan of marketing your product both in store with premium presentation and externally on the move.

Choosing food packaging for your menu

Start with the food you sell and how it will be served, stored or transported. Check the individual product page for dimensions, capacity, material, pack quantity and any stated suitability.

• Hot meals and takeaway: Browse containers, trays and boxes suited to the type of food you serve. Consider how the food will travel and how the lid or closure fits.
• Soups, sauces and liquids: Look for containers and compatible lids specifically suited to liquids. Check the product details before ordering.
• Salads, sandwiches and chilled food: Consider the portion size, presentation and whether a clear lid or platter format would suit your counter or delivery orders.
• Bakery, desserts and snacks: Check the product dimensions and capacity against the item you’re packing; sample packs are available on selected products.
• Material and disposal: Check the product’s material and disposal information. Recycling and composting options vary by product and by local facilities.