Maximising return from ‘pick your own’

Branded pick your own bucket with strawberries

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.

Proactively responding to market trends

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Part of Westpak’s interpretation of embodying an innovative approach is to always looks to respond to market trends as proactively as possible. We see it as our duty to ensure that we are both fully prepared for, and able to play a key role in shaping the latest developments of the UK’s food packaging industry.

Harnessing recycled materials

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The distinction between ‘recyclable’ and ‘recycled’ materials is a key factor in assessing a product’s sustainability. Recyclable packaging is that which can be recycled at their ‘end-of-life’ stage.

How Will Packaging Change With ‘the Return To Normality’?

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PRESS RELEASE | OPINION PIECE.   Author accreditation: Westpak Group Ltd 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 […]

Unravelling True Packaging Sustainability

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PRESS RELEASE | OPINION PIECE.   Author accreditation: Westpak Group Ltd 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 […]

Coronavirus, Sustainability And The Evolving Role Of Packaging

Delivery driver handing over food in paper bag whilst wearing mask and gloves

PRESS RELEASE | OPINION PIECE.   Author accreditation: Westpak Group Ltd 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 […]

Why Does Plastic Packaging Exist On Fresh Produce?

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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?

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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, […]