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
Whilst COVID pandemic restrictions are for most a distant memory, the substantial customer shift towards online takeaway and delivery looks like it’s here to stay, and even grow to an estimated 21% of the total restaurant market by 2025. The UK takeaway industry itself has already grown 1.4% per year on average between 2017 and 2022, whilst this growth can arguably be attributed to the closure of
The backlash towards single-use tableware, particularly single-use plastics has been growing. Disposable products, such as napkins, table covers and napkin pockets, have often been viewed as environmentally damaging and outdated, but this belittles and negates the true benefits and technological advances, the product range has undergone in recent years, particularly within the hospitality industry
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 vegan lifestyle has grown in popularity over the past couple of years as more and more people embrace a plant-based diet, driven largely by shifts in culinary, social and agricultural attitudes, and a more educated and eco-conscious consumer.
Just over 7% of the UK population, or 3.5 million people currently label themselves as vegan, with 22 million additional people self-identifying as fl
The world has gone digital, and the hospitality sector has been forced to keep up.
From online ordering, booking systems, and inventory apps to restaurant analytical tracking, email marketing, and social media, over 80% of the hospitality industry have turned to technology to help them run their business successfully and efficiently. If you’re not already at the digital forefront, what’s keepin
A ghost kitchen, otherwise known as a delivery-only restaurant or dark kitchen, is a recent phenomenon in the hospitality industry. Emerging in response to the rapid growth in consumer demand for takeaway and restaurant-quality delivered meals, they do not include a storefront or any seating for customers, and are often cooking for more than one restaurant brand.
Many brick-and-mortar restauran
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