In recent years, there has been an ever-increasing awareness of the environmental impact of packaging materials used in the hospitality industry, focusing largely on the takeaway sector. In the EU alone, 2.25 million takeaway boxes and containers were used per annum, whilst the UK fast food market grew 9% from £18.9 billion in 2021 to £20.61 billion in 2022 (Statista), indicating the growing issue
The new plastic tax comes into effect on 1st April 2022, is your business ready?
According to the government, the tax will apply to any plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK, that contains less than 30% recycled plastic. The hope is that by implementing this measure, businesses will have an economic incentive to reconsider their packaging needs and opt instead for more sust
MAP Packaging, which stands for ‘modified atmosphere packaging’ has become increasingly popular with the rise of takeaway solutions in hospitality over the past couple of years, as more and more businesses look to maximise their revenue, and turn to online food delivery following a global consumer shift in behaviour, with 21% of the restaurant sector expected to account for takeaways and other hom
The last two years have been an unrelenting time for all in the UK hospitality industry. With government-enforced lockdowns closing on-site dining venues, reduced revenue streams, and staff shortages HORECA businesses have been forced to adapt at an unprecedented rate to survive in unchartered waters.
Where people have been unable to dine in-person, takeaway has become the ‘go-to’ with 76% of t