Are grocery and foodservice still mutually exclusive?
Supermarket home delivery is something we’ve all become very accustomed to, and it’s easy to see why – determining the delivery date and time-slot for your weekly shop is the ideal convenience for fitting-in with our ever busy lifestyles. In addition to their convenience, these delivery services are also typically defined by their uniformity. That […]
Heat Seal Card Punnets – a breakthrough in packaging sustainability
A series of new punnet and tray designs, launched by food packaging specialists Westpak Group Ltd, are offering retailers and suppliers across the grocery industry a set of commercially viable paper-based alternative to plastic punnets while maintaining strong compatibility with standardised heat-sealing tooling and machinery.
Groceries in minutes… Packaging prepares for ultra-fast delivery.
Supermarkets providing home delivery is certainly nothing new. In fact, home delivery services in the UK stretch all the way back to the mid-nineties! What is more contemporary, however, is the trend of supermarkets and retailers partnering with major distribution and delivery providers to offer ultra-fast home-delivery capabilities. Recently, we’ve seen Co-op announce its partnership […]
Westpak are certified to ISO 9001 status
We’re delighted to confirm that we’re now registered to ISO 9001 status. This latest recognition joins our other range of certifications and including being Grade AA certified to BRC Storage & Distribution as well as our Sedex membership.
Uncovering the global packaging supply crisis
It’s no secret that the packaging industry as a whole has endured significant issues in the global supply chain for a sustained period. Getting to the bottom of these challenges isn’t a simple task. Many contributing factors are deeply intertwined with each other, affecting logistics on a global scale.
Is climate change driving a need for greater agility in packaging supply chains?
There are many reasons to keep your packaging supply chain agile, flexible and responsive. It’s an approach that minimises the potential for wasted stock, reduce overall costs and can respond quickly to rapidly changing marketing trends and promotions. But could climate change present an additional reason to keep your supply chain agile?
Maximising return from ‘pick your own’
It’s easy to see why ‘pick your own’ (PYO) farms have remained so popular with Brits – visiting one of the UK’s many PYO farms provides an affordable afternoon out for families to soak up the sun, enjoy the outdoors and gather nutritious and delicious fresh produce.
Innovative seasonal food packaging design
With such a diverse packaging range, Westpak can of course provide ideal products in-line with produce seasonality. But what about the ability for the packaging itself to demonstrate seasonality? We are proud to have worked with a number of clients in helping to create innovative, seasonal packaging designs, ranging from key calendar events to popular sporting competitions.
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’? […]
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, […]
