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Customer Spotlight - Login Lounge
Posted on 25th January 2023
Login Lounge is a Coffee House, Coworking and Live Entertainment venue in the heart of Camberley Town Centre. We have helped them with a whole host of items from Custom Branded Paper Cups and Custom Branded Greaseproof Paper to Rice Cookers and Filter Coffee Machines.We sat down with Steve Coburn,…

Customer Spotlight - Pattie 'n' Pulled
Posted on 17th January 2023
Share this article:Pattie 'n' Pulled are a Reading based Caterer. We have worked with the team for a number of years to manufacture eco-friendly custom branded paper cups and custom branded greaseproof paper for festivals and events. The guys at Pattie 'n' Pulled offer a great range of products from Burger…

What is UKCA Marking? Is it like CE Marking?
Posted on 17th January 2023
Share this article:In a post-brexit Britain, as of January 1 2021, the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland have implemented a new conformity marking called UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessed) for certain products being sold within the country. The alcohol industry is one sector that is affected by this change.Under the…

What cups are best for using at a festival? Single-use paper or plastic versus reusable plastic
Posted on 16th January 2023
Share this article:When it comes to festivals, choosing the right type of cup can have a significant impact on the environmental footprint of the event. There are several types of cups commonly used at festivals, including single-use plastic cups, single-use paper cups, and hard plastic reusable cups.Single-use plastic cups are…

Avoiding the hidden dangers of PFAS in takeaway packaging
Posted on 16th January 2023
Share this article:PFCs or Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in a variety of industrial and consumer products, including food packaging, for decades. These chemicals are known for their resistance to heat, water, and oil, making them useful in a wide…

Indoor And Outdoor Furniture
Posted on 16th January 2023
Share this article:Looking for the right furniture couldn’t get any easier, with our full range of high-quality tables, parasols and seating. Whether its outdoor furniture for pavement setting, patios or garden seating to dining tables and bar stools for your restaurant, furniture is the ‘first impression’ for existing and non-existing…

What is the environmental impact of printing on takeaway packaging?
Posted on 16th January 2023
Share this article:Ink is an essential component in the printing of takeaway packaging, and the type of ink used can have a significant impact on the environmental footprint of the packaging. There are several types of inks commonly used in the printing of takeaway packaging, including water-based, vegetable-based, and polymer-based…

Stora Enso Aqua Cup Board and Printed Takeaway Cups
Posted on 16th January 2023
Share this article:Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable materials and solutions for packaging, biomaterials, wood products, and paper. One of their most innovative and sustainable products is the Aqua Cup Board, which is a paperboard cup solution that is fully recyclable and biodegradable.The Aqua Cup Board is made…

Kotkamills Isla Duo Cup Board for Branded Coffee Cups
Posted on 16th January 2023
Share this article:Kotkamills is a Finnish company that specializes in the production of high-quality, sustainable paper and board products. One of their most innovative and eco-friendly products is their Isla Duo board, which is a combination of virgin wood fibers and recycled fibers.The Isla Duo board is made from a…

Delipac Plastic Free Board and the future of takeaway packaging
Posted on 14th January 2023
Share this article:Delipac is a company that has developed a revolutionary new product: the Delipac plastic-free board. This innovative packaging solution is designed to replace traditional plastic packaging, such as foam trays and plastic wrap, in the food industry.The Delipac plastic-free board is made from 100% natural and renewable materials,…