A cardboard shipping carton or retail box is often a single-use item, but this needn’t be the case. In this article, we explore packaging components that can help you get the most out of a box. Encouraging You to Reuse & Recycle Boxes It may seem contrary...
Colour is widely used to add appeal to retail and e-commerce packaging. It also builds brand familiarity and helps to communicate company values. So what do you need to know about printed packaging to achieve the desired finish? How to Achieve Colour Consistency on Printed Packaging Contemplating...
Do you add a recycling icon to your packaging and feel that you have ticked the sustainability box or is your packaging designed for recyclability? In this article, we explore the difference. Minimising Packaging Waste The majority of customers and producers are aware of the negative environmental...
Come rain or shine, the festival season is in full swing. At each event, hundreds or thousands of tents are erected to provide temporary accommodation over the weekend. However, many are never packed up and reused. So, let’s look at an alternative option, sustainable, single-use...
What do manufacturers, theme parks and quarries have in common? Their processes all rely on efficient chain conveyor operation and, this depends on keeping the chain lubricated. However, the manual, brush, drip or spit systems for applying lubrication are messy and wasteful. So, it was...
When the barista in your favourite independent café makes you the perfect coffee, it can give you the boost you need to get through the day. But did you know that the waste coffee grounds can revitalise your garden as much as your mind? We...
We’ve recently delivered printed packaging to a specialist retailer with an unwavering dedication to the beautiful game. As a supplier of authentic kits, what did he need to put football shirts in the box? The Love of Football Nations’ hopes are currently pinned on their team making...
Britain is considered a nation of tea drinkers, but for many coffee is the preferred beverage of choice. A key reason why we now favour the bean is the quality aromas and flavours achieved by independent artisan roasters. These are a far cry from the...
The UK has the third largest e-commerce market in the world and buying and selling online is commonplace. So, it is no wonder that we’ve gained a growing number of e-commerce customers in recent years. Fashion, fitness, food and flowers are just a selection of...
We often see articles and posts showcasing the ‘best packaging design’. Typically, these include stylish graphics and a clever novelty feature. Yes, we can appreciate the skills of the designer and manufacturer, but would this work for your products? So, in this article, we’re exploring...