How Will Packaging Change With ‘the Return To Normality’?
Much has been discussed about the inevitable changes in consumer behaviour during the Coronavirus pandemic and how this has affected the food packaging industry. But with the vaccine roll-out well underway and with dates provisionally marked in for the removal of lockdown measures, how will food packaging need to adapt to a ‘return to normality’? […]
Innovation Through Continuous Improvement
At Westpak, innovation remains one of the core guiding values of the business, influencing all aspects of our operations and product ranges. Large, milestone product innovations are clear to see, but innovation also runs through our wider product range through a process of continuous refinement and enhancement. The stimulus for these improvements can be guided […]
Unravelling True Packaging Sustainability
Sustainability remains one of the core trends driving the UK packaging industry. However, ‘sustainability’ is a term that is often presented in broad terms as well as regularly being used interchangeably with a range of other terminology. This can create confusion amongst consumers and can even cause products to be inadvertently incorrectly processed at their […]
Coronavirus, Sustainability And The Evolving Role Of Packaging
The coronavirus pandemic continues to change consumers’ perceptions around the packaging industry. But this adjustment in thinking is anything but straightforward. On one hand, we are seeing an increased dependance on traditional forms of packaging as one of the key lines of defence for preventing the spread of Coronavirus through food produce. One the other […]
Why Does Plastic Packaging Exist On Fresh Produce?
Plastic packaging was introduced to fresh produce to do 3 main things: Preserve the produce and extend the shelf life Offer choice to suit varied consumer budgets Carry product information including best-before dates to assist consumers in managing food waste and allergen requirements. Preserving produce and extending shelf life is the biggest benefit of plastic, […]
Is Compostable Packaging The Complete Answer To Single-use Plastics?
What Is Compostable Packaging? Compostable packaging breaks down into a natural or organic state when placed in a ‘composting environment’. Composting is a human-driven process in which a material will biodegrade under specific conditions – such as at a certain temperature or within a set timeframe – when exposed to the correct balance of microbes, […]
