Have you ever been confused when receiving a delivery? You thought you ordered a relatively small product but a large cardboard box is handed over; surely this bulky package can’t be what you are expecting. On opening it, you discover the item you ordered surrounded by...
This Sunday sees the official start of British Winter Time as the clocks go back. For a few weeks we’ll benefit from a little more light in the mornings, but we can expect to arrive home in the dark. The joy of this annual event is...
A few weeks back, our blog focused on coffee cup recycling. Having been brought into the media spotlight by Hugh Fernley Whittingstall, the question was raised about whether the cups should display the recycling symbol, when so few were actually recycled. Plenty of blame was focused...
In a recent YouGov Poll, 71% of UK shoppers responded that buying local produce was important. Despite this, large retailers with their generic products that have travelled from all corners of the earth, continue to dominate the market. The poll focused on the food and beverage...
There’s been positive news regarding growth in the UK Manufacturing Sector, with rises in the demand for exports and consumer goods. As the majority of goods need packaging for safe and secure transport and storage, the packaging industry is anticipating an increase in orders during the final...
We’re often asked about the maximum dimensions for our large cardboard cartons. So far, the largest we have produced is 40m x 12m, which equated to 40 cubic meters in volume and we haven’t yet had requests for anything larger. Over the North Sea in the...
Take, Make and Dispose; this traditional consumption model has been the basis of manufacture for centuries and has contributed to the depletion of natural materials and the destruction of our environment. With growing awareness of our impact on the environment and global targets aimed at tackling...
Autumn: kicking up leaves, crackling bonfires and a bounty of fruit; what a delightful season! If any of you have an apple, pear or plum tree in the garden, this is the season to gather in your harvest. Fresh, juicy and delicious, there’s little more satisfying...
The fall in value of sterling probably meant that you didn’t get a great exchange rate for your summer holiday and the value continues to drop. This may sound like devastating news, but there are considerable advantages to being in this financial position. One clear...
The rolling hills of sunflowers, lavender and Rhone Valley vineyards have a natural appeal. Scattered with medieval towns and the delights of Provencal cuisine, it is no surprise that this region of Southern France has attracted visitors for centuries. Impressionist artists were inspired by the...