Innovation

The value we place on innovation guides everything we do as a business, from our product collection and tailored services through to our supply chain and even our internal operations. We strive to always remain at the very forefront of the packaging industry’s capabilities with a proactive approach that finds sustainable solutions with ease and efficiency.

The value we place on innovation guides everything we do, from our product collection and tailored services through to our supply chain and internal operations. We strive to remain at the forefront of the packaging industry’s capabilities with a proactive approach that finds sustainable solutions with ease and efficiency.

Award Winning Packaging Innovation

Lunch! 'Innovation Challenge' Gold Award Winners 2024

The Innovation Challenge Gallery at the 2024 ‘Lunch’ show 2024 showcased more than 60 of the event’s most innovative product entries across all exhibitors. The votes from those in attendance at the Lunch show successfully secured our spot as a finalist for our pizza box heat-retention liner ‘HeatWave’.

We then presented our product pitch to a panel of expert judges from across the foodservice industry. From outstanding heat-retention performance to bold aesthetics, we highlighted exactly what makes HeatWave such an innovative packaging design in today’s foodservice market. We were thrilled to be awarded the highest possible Gold award… a fantastic piece of recognition for a truly unique packaging innovataion.

'Highly commended' for 'Innovation in packaging' at the 2023 Footprint Awards

Westpak were recognised as ‘Highly Commended’ for the ‘Innovations in Packaging’ award at the 2023 Footprint Awards. Taking place on the 8th June 2023 at the at the RIBA headquarters in London, the awards ceremony celebrated the foodservice and hospitality sector’s leading responsible business initiatives across a total of 12 prestigious award categories.

Westpak were recognised as highly commended for the innovation behind the development of our Crave foodservice packaging range – a collection of takeaway food containers that combine quantifiable sustainability benefits with complete practicality & performance.

Innovation through our 'Four Pillars of Excellence™'

For both our foodservice and grocery clients, we filter our approach through our ‘4 Pillars of Excellence™’. By consistently processing our solutions through these four key criteria, we ensure that each packaging project delivers client value at every stage.

This dedicated, holistic approach looks in detail at the environmental sustainability of packaging, the performance characteristics required, how we can lower operational costs for our clients and the use of our highly reliable supply chain that’s backed up by state-of-the-art technology.

Each of these key criteria are approached with an innovative mindset as we look to strive for continuous improvements through embracing the very latest material technologies, production techniques and operational systems.

Find out more about our '4 Pillars of Excellence™'

Innovation Gallery

Some of our most renowned packaging innovations have been utilised by the biggest names in the UK’s grocery and foodservice retail industries. Many of these projects been at the forefront of some of the most important shifts within retail environments and consumer shopping preferences. Behind these projects are also a series of packaging innovations undergoing vital trial tests and prototyping development. Below, you find a highlighted selection of both some of most publicised packaging innovations as well as current exciting projects that are currently launching through to market.

Innovation Gallery

Herb Sleeves
Product Development

Crave Range
Manufacturing Process

'StikLok'
Tamper-Evident Bags

'HeatWave'
Thermal Pizza Box Liners

AgriBlend

SushiPack

Compartmental Punnet
Product Development

Ilip Punnets

Award-winning, innovative sourcing

As a business that champions such an innovative approach, we see it as vital to only work with suppliers and manufacturers who share this value. A series of new manufacturing partnerships were instrumental in our award win for the category of ‘Sustainable Sourcing’ at the Sustainable Packaging News Awards.

Our unique 3 stage process

We work with our clients and suppliers to unlock ideal packaging solutions, accommodating sustainability targets and commercial objectives. We adopt bold and creative thinking, drawing upon vast product options and bespoke capabilities.

Step 1- Investigate

We deep dive into the project with our clients to scope out their packaging needs and establish key deliverables.

Step 2 - Solve

In addition to our product range, we have a total grasp of the manufacturing capabilities of our supply partners.

Step 3 - Impress

We aim to impress with excellent packaging backed up a flexible and highly responsive delivery capability.

Our Approach

We pride ourselves on an innovative approach to our internal operations and culture. We continuously seek improvement in all aspects of our operations, from data accuracy and efficiency through to customer service and lead times. Daily company-wide discussions provide full transparency across the business and help ensure that customer’s needs are met as seamlessly as possible.

Product Range

Our product collection offers a vast range of packaging for both the grocery and foodservice sectors. We currently offer products manufactured from more than 20 different material options, satisfying various practical, logistic and sustainable considerations. We also continuously innovate with our tailored and unique solutions, which we have provided for brands across the market.

Product Range

Our product collection offers a vast range of packaging for both the grocery and foodservice sectors. We currently offer innovative products manufactured from more than 20 different material options, satisfying various practical, logistic and sustainable considerations. We also continuously innovate with our tailored and unique solutions, which we have provided for brands across the market.

Latest Innovation News

Westpak win Gold at Lunch! 2024

Westpak recently exhibited at the 2024 ‘Lunch!’ show which ran from the 18th-19th September at ExCeL London. A number of exciting new food packaging innovations were featured on Westpak’s stand, including HeatWave, which won the highest possible Gold level award as part of the event’s ‘Innovation Challenge’.

View all the latest innovation news

Latest Innovation News

Westpak win Gold at Lunch! 2024

View all the latest innovation news

Have a Bespoke Innovative Packaging Idea?

Have you seen something you like but don’t know where to buy it? Or had an idea but you don’t know what next? Get in touch to share you ideas and we will help make it a reality for you.

Have a bespoke innovative packaging idea?

Have you seen something you like but don’t know where to buy it? Or had an idea but you don’t know what next? Use our LiveChat feature to share you ideas and documents and we will help make it a reality for you.

Get In Touch

Our team are on hand to discuss how we can utilise our innovative approach to solve your unique packaging requirements, balancing core business objectives and efficiencies with an expertise in environmental awareness. Contact us today on 01322 284455 or by emailing [email protected].

Get in touch

Our team are on hand to discuss how we can utilise our innovative approach to solve your unique packaging requirements. Contact us today on 01322 284455 or by emailing [email protected].