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What is Bagasse packaging?

Bagasse packaging is a type of eco-friendly packaging made from sugarcane pulp. Sugarcane is an abundant natural resource in countries such as Brazil, India, China, and Thailand, and the leftover pulp from sugar extraction is called bagasse. This waste product has been repurposed into a variety of applications, including packaging, and has gained popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging materials like plastic and paper. Bagasse packaging is composed of 100% natural materials and is completely biodegradable and compostable. This...

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Rising cost of living has impact on packaging

The rising cost of living is a global phenomenon that affects everyone, from individuals to businesses. One area where this impact is particularly evident is in the packaging industry. As the cost of living continues to rise, the cost of materials and production for packaging also increases, affecting both consumers and businesses. In this article, we will examine the impact of rising living costs on packaging and explore some potential solutions. One of the main ways in which rising living costs...

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Benefits of using tamper evident containers for storing fishing bait?

Tamper evident containers are an excellent choice for storing fishing bait, providing a range of benefits that can help protect the quality of the bait and ensure its safety for use. In this article, we will explore some of the key benefits of using tamper-evident containers for storing fishing bait. Prevent Contamination One of the most significant benefits of using tamper-evident containers for storing fishing bait is the prevention of contamination. Tamper-evident packaging is designed to prevent unauthorized access to the contents...

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Everything you need to know about the single-use plastic ban

What's the single-use plastic ban? The UK government has banned single-use plastic items, such as plates and cups, in England. The Financial Times reports Environmental Secretary Thérèse Coffey's plans to phase out single-use plastic items and replace them with more sustainable alternatives, including reusable packaging such as our Tamper Evident containers and Top-Seal trays. What one-time-use plastic products are banned? Many people assume the ban on single-use plastic packaging applies to all plastic products, but this is incorrect. The ban currently only...

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How To Beat The Cost of Living With Sensible Meal Preparation And Food Storage

As food prices continue to rise, more and more people are looking at ways to manage their household spending on food. Cooking from scratch and limiting ready meals and takeaways is one measure. Cooking at home in bulk is another. This actually saves time by allowing you to cook and freeze several identical or similar dishes at once. You can also take advantage of discounts and special offers on products in the supermarket. Batch cooking Freezing leftovers is one thing but batch...

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What is Heat Sealing and How is It Used to Preserve Food?

In the food industry, heat sealing is the process of packaging food products in a sealed container by applying heat and pressure to a plastic film. It is an effective way of protecting food from bacteria or mould and preserves it for longer. In fact, it is one of the main ways to preserve food. Heat sealing methods There are three main approaches to heat sealing foods, depending on the production need: Manual heat sealing is used for small-scale food packages. The...

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Meal Prep: What Are the Benefits?

It’s easy to see the benefit of meal prep. If you work full-time, by the time you get home from a long day at work, you don’t always want to spend ages cooking a big meal. Often, you just want to put your feet up, relax, and watch Netflix. With meal prep, you can prepare a big batch of food in advance, saving you time from having to cook every time you want to eat. There are two main approaches to...

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Ice Cream

Ice cream is a sweet frozen food that is typically eaten either as a dessert or a snack. It tends to be made from milk or cream and is sweetened either with sugar or an alternative and flavoured with fruit or a spice such as vanilla or cocoa. Stabilisers and food colouring are also often added.   A brief history of ice cream The first known version of something similar to ice cream was eaten in China around 618-907 CE. This was a...

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Cockles and Potted Shrimp: Two Types of Seafood You Might Not Have Considered

What are potted shrimp? A traditional British seafood dish, potted shrimp originated in Lancashire in the North West of England. Although any small shrimp can be used, they are traditionally made with small brown shrimps caught in Morecambe Bay. They are boiled, shelled, and mixed with clarified butter and spices.   How to prepare potted shrimp The preparation should start the day before by melting the butter in a saucepan on low heat and adding nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Then add the shrimp, stir...

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Top Seal is the most common method of packaging

Top seal or heat sealing is probably the most common method of packaging and presenting food products. The method comprises the use of a base container and a compatible lidding film which is applied to the former by means of a ‘Heat Sealing Machine’ . The use of a relatively thin and inexpensive film obviously does away with the need for a much more expensive ‘pre-formed lid’ and most importantly it ensures a 100% leak proof seal which is not guaranteed...

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