Eco-Friendly Ice Cream Cups with Lids

Shoal in Winchester came to us needing customised twisted-handle paper bags and specialised fish and chip boxes to keep their tasty fish and chips in prime condition for their customers.  ...

Who are Mór Bakehouse? Mór Bakehouse is a bakery, deli and coffee shop, based in the heart of Edinburgh. With 3 deli’s around the city, this bakery pride themselves on their homemade pasties, ...

In October 2023, new, simpler recycling reforms were announced across England in a bid to simplify waste streams throughout the nation. These new rules will require all organisations and households to ...

The government has banned single-use plastic packaging as of October 2023. These changes directly impact the food service industry — read on to find out if your business is affected. You’re no lo ...

It’s no secret that we’re a nation of curry lovers. The extensive menus of Indian restaurants offer something for everyone, from mild kormas to spicy vindaloos, and curry is a consistent pick for ...

Kebabs are a staple of the food service industry worldwide. In the bustling world of culinary delights, few takeaway foods are as universally loved and culturally diverse as kebabs. Around 20,000 keba ...

Plastic has been used for food and drink packaging for decades. Pre-packed and freshly prepared takeaway food is often served in plastic packaging to preserve the contents, but is plastic packaging t ...

From city centres to country lanes, you’ve undoubtedly come across your fair share of litter. In the past few years, littering has become such a problem that there will be much heavier fines for lit ...

“Takeaway tonight?” The choices are endless, especially when it comes to East Asian food.  Thai? Vietnamese? Japanese? Korean? Chinese?  But, there’s a bit of a problem. Single-use t ...

Are you often left wondering what items can be recycled or what should go in the recycling bin? Sometimes it’s greasy pizza boxes. Other times it’s a mystery plastic takeaway container. Anothe ...

Branded food packaging. What’s the big deal? It can feel like an added, unnecessary expense if you’re a small food business.  But we believe branded packaging is absolutely essential.  ...

Ah, fish and chips — the quintessential British seaside delight that conjures up images of sandy beaches, seagulls swooping overhead, and the comforting aroma of crispy battered fish.  But letR ...

Fast food packaging comes in all shapes and sizes. It’s made from various materials and can have some cool features, but it isn’t easy to impress your customers with fun and functional packaging. ...

Are you a street food vendor? Then you need the right street food packaging.  Your customers deserve sturdy and sustainable trays, boxes, and other suitable street food containers to enjoy t ...

As a provider of carbon-neutral packaging, we often discuss the bad and good things about plastic food packaging. We promote our range of eco-friendly packaging products wherever possible, but it̵ ...

Who doesn’t love a bit of the Great British Bake Off? We’re certainly fans over here at Takeaway Packaging.  Brits don’t just love watching the show — GBBO has also encouraged many home baker ...

With the strict regulations around single-use plastic coming into effect in 2023, it’s time to get clued up on organic food packaging. As the UK’s takeaway packaging experts, we know a thing or t ...

If you’re making burgers made from fully traceable grass fed beef, you’re going to want to shout about it – so why not use your packaging to do just that? With mouth ...

Attention, coffee shop owners! When did you last think about restocking your café’s packaging supplies? Choosing the right coffee shop packaging can be a challenge, espec ...

Food packaging is available in a multitude of materials. Each packaging material has its benefits and drawbacks, so what makes food-grade packaging different?  Now that single-use plastic cutlery an ...

If you’re selling sushi, you know how much disposable packaging is required for takeaway orders. From sushi trays to sushi boxes and containers, a lot goes into keeping your dishes fresh and delic ...

Transparent plastic cups are commonplace in the food service sector. Juice bars, cafés, street food vendors, and fast food restaurants use them to serve all kinds of cold beverages, from milkshakes, ...

Are you serving the best burgers in town? Then you need the best burger packaging too! It’s not just about having the best burger boxes, either. There are plenty of other considerations to make, li ...

Need a delivery before Christmas? Please place your order before 3pm on Monday 19th December, to allow for longer than usual delivery times. Any orders placed between Monday 19th and ...

The festive season is almost upon us and what’s more Christmassy than a Christmas market?  Christmas markets in the UK are incredibly popular, with Manchester Christmas markets generating £306 mi ...

Pizza boxes are made of cardboard, which means they’re recyclable. Unfortunately, this is only a half-truth, depending on the condition of the pizza box.  Cardboard is universally recyclable, but ...

Bubble tea, boba tea, or simply “boba” — it’s a taste sensation that swept the nation in a tapioca-infused frenzy over the past few years. It’s only been sold en masse in the UK for a sh ...

The takeaway and fast-food industry is growing rapidly — especially during the global pandemic where Brits increased their spend on takeaways by 42%. We’re a nation that loves a good takeaway ...

The sandwich is a British lunchtime staple. Sandwiches are easy to make, filling and portable — which explains why it’s 42% of the nation’s go-to lunch. Invented in the 18th Century by John Mon ...

In October 2015, a five-pence fee for plastic carrier bags came into effect in England, requiring all supermarkets and large stores to charge a minimum of 5p for every single-use carrier bag they gav ...

Are you a food vendor serving ice cream, sorbet or frozen yoghurt? Maybe you’re breaking ground in retail with mochi? If so, you need to know how to properly package your frozen delights to keep cu ...

If you’re thinking about ways to reduce your environmental impact, anything plant-based is a great place to start. It’s widely reported that plant-based diets can help fight climate change and tha ...

As a business owner, you know how vital it is to give your customers a positive and memorable experience. There’s no better way to show your dedication to exceptional service than by providing eco-f ...

  With so many packaging options available for food and drinks products, it can be hard to decide on the right takeaway packaging for your business. So, what are the best types of food packagi ...

Over the past decade, there has been rising concern over climate change and environmental protection. A recent study found that 65% of Brits think climate change is a serious problem — a significan ...

As caregivers, we can’t always be there to entertain our kids. Sometimes we’re busy working, or we’re out for a nice meal, or we just want to relax. “I’m bored.” You’ve heard it a thous ...

We’re delighted to announce that Takeaway Packaging is now officially carbon neutral.  The UK still produces millions of tonnes of CO2 every year.  Households, energy, manufacturing and transport ...

Food manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to preserve the freshness of their products to prolong their shelf life. With news that plastic packaging doesn’t prolong the shelf-life of fr ...

“Biodegradable” roughly translates to “somewhat better for the environment” in the packaging world. With a whole host of biodegradable packaging options available for food and drinks produ ...

 Is greaseproof paper recyclable, or should it go in the general waste bin? Find out with Takeaway Packaging. Greaseproof paper has many uses in the kitchen and in takeaway packagin ...

We all know the importance of sustainable packaging. With plenty of recyclable options available, what about compostable food packaging?  Composting has a vital role in securing a sustainable future ...

Food waste is killing the planet. Here’s how you can turn the tide during Food Waste Action Week with Takeaway Packaging. About one-third of food produced worldwide goes to waste. In the UK alone, ...

  Takeaways only taste as good as they look — that’s a scientific fact. No matter how delicious your dishes are, the poor presentation can lead to disappointment. If you’re serving careful ...

  From preparing your favourite meal or giving the dog his dinner, there are plenty of times when we’re left with raw meat packaging waste. But what’s the best way to safely and responsi ...

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Consumers want eco-friendly packaging solutions. Is reusable food packaging the answer? Food outlets have been left scrambling for plastic packaging this year. Shortages of cups, straws, and takeout ...

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The right breakfast takeaway packaging will get your customers’ morning off to a great start, no matter what food and drinks they order. It might be the most important meal of the day, but many peop ...

Pre-packaged food will require additional information about its ingredients to keep people safe. Ensure your business is compliant with the latest food packaging regulations with Takeaway Packaging. A ...

Celebrate the nation’s annual recycling event with Takeaway Packaging. Do something different for Recycle Week (20th – 26th September 2021). Recycling gets a bad wrap. Not enough products and mate ...

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Discover some easy and effective ways to promote your business on Plastic Bag Free Day with Takeaway Packaging. On July 3rd this year, the world will be celebrating Plastic Bag Free Day. While plastic ...

Littering is a load of rubbish. Here’s how you can kick it to the curb with the help of customised packaging. It looks like things are getting back to normal, but if there’s one thing we don’t w ...

There’s been a huge surge in demand for takeaways over the past year, so what can your business do to mitigate the environmental effects of increased business? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced busin ...

Everybody knows that plastic packaging is bad for the environment, but did you also know it is bad for your health? Businesses have been given greater reason to ditch plastics as more research comes t ...

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Non-recyclable plastic creates a huge environmental problem that needs to be addressed by businesses and consumers alike. We’ve all seen harrowing images of wildlife and oceans affected by plast ...

// From takeaway vendors to supermarket stalls, food and drinks products often come pre-packaged for our convenience. It’s not uncommon to encounter environmentally harmful packaging that c ...

Food packaging doesn’t have to be bland and tasteless, why not spice-up your takeaway packaging to give your business’s branding a flavoursome lift. The better a dish looks, the tastier we thi ...

// Plastic packaging has been in circulation for decades, but the environmental effects of wide-spread plastic usage are starting to take their toll on the planet.  There’s no denying t ...

Astronauts are some of the bravest, fittest and most intelligent people on Earth. But what do they eat and how is their food packaged in space? While children will have been looking up to the sky ...

With plastic pollution on the rise, consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious. Businesses are following suit in a bid to retain their customers and prove to the world that they’re pro ...

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// Plastic is used to package pretty much everything. But how much plastic packaging is recycled? Takeaway Packaging looks at how much plastic packaging is reclaimed. While plastic has unique prop ...

Our Christmas cups are now available to pre-order and will be despatched on 20th November. Printed like a knitted Christmas jumper, these retro coffee cups are a popular choice ...

We thought now is the time freshen up our corporate identity to align with our growth and change over the last 20 years. Today Takeaway Packaging is a leading supplier of takeaway pac ...

There are plenty of different eco-friendly packaging materials to choose from, whether you’re buying in bulk for your business or trying to be a more conscious consumer. With so many options, it ...

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With a forced break from the office, most of us are taking the time to reflect on bad business practices — especially those with environmental consequences.  We’re already shedding light ...

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Following the growth of the fast food industry over the last three years, it’s expected to be worth a whopping £9.8bn by 2021.  With over 26 thousand independent fast food outlets already ope ...

From April 2020 the government are rolling out a scheme to ban plastic straws, drinks stirrers and plastic stem cotton buds in England, so if you haven’t already ditched plastic straws in favour of ...

According to National Geographic, 18 billion pounds of plastics spill into our oceans every year from coastal areas worldwide.  Think about the amount of plastic you consume as an individual. Now ...

The Plastic Crisis  We won’t harp on about the planet’s plastic crisis for too long. We’ve covered this topic before in-depth. Plenty of environmental experts, with a much more comp ...

Consumers are becoming more aware of why they should be making environmental choices. The issue is — they’re just not quite sure of how to make those choices. Often, customers will blindly make t ...

Younger generations are less likely to recycle than their elders. Why? The majority — 30% of 2,000 people surveyed across Britain — don’t know how to recycle, which puts them off even attemptin ...

Together as a country we will have to make changes to our everyday life in order to cut down the amount of plastic waste. The government has launched consultations to overhaul the waste system, cut p ...

We all know the meaning of eco-friendly packaging, but the importance is a little vague, so let us clear it up for you. There are many reasons as to why eco-friendly products are the way forward. Wit ...

Head over to our Online Shop and take a look at our new Eco Tubs and Ripple Cups, both of which are fully biodegradable and compostable. There are bio and recycled lids available for these new produc ...

You may have noticed that plastic packaging has been in the news recently and some products have even been banned. Many retailers like Co-op and Tesco have publicly spoken about their efforts to redu ...

It is that time of year again… the show is not far away! Last year was such a success and we were able to help lots of businesses find an eco-friendly alternative. We are very excited to meet ...

If you’ve been eyeing up our deli bowls and clear coffee cups, you’ll already know that we use PLA bioplastics to give our transparent products a strikingly similar finish to oil-based plastics ...

How can I reduce waste? By reciting the alphabet of course! Follow our A-Z of waste reduction for twenty-six ways to live waste-free.  Have you been nagged at by a friend to be more environ ...

Head over to our online shop and check out the new products. There are Noodle Boxes, Snack Boxes, Coloured Napkins and even more has been added to the Bagasse Range! Noodle Boxes: These new K ...

There’s an overwhelming amount of environmental content available online, especially regarding one’s home. From self-sufficient tiny houses to completely minimalist abodes, these ideal home-t ...

For those that have never heard of Cobbs Farm it was establish in 2007 and founded out of a passion for supplying quality food with provenance to our customers. They’ve grown a small group which no ...

Most materials have straightforward waste credentials. For example, things made of out of paper are almost certainly going to be recyclable, compostable and biodegradable. Things made out of single-u ...

Being eco-friendly might seem like the trending thing to do right now with one in three consumers preferring environmentally friendly options. But going green isn’t just a fashion fad that will som ...

We thought we would go back a couple years and take a look at a burger and chip box that we create for a London advertising agency. They asked us to produce a couple of promotional cartons for Ferrar ...

Have you ever heard of a supermarket in Ireland called Scally’s? They are discount supermarket chain specialising in own-brand groceries and Irish produce – Real Food, Real People! What is it ...

This event has been called the most creative week of the year! If you are not at Cannes Lions this year, you’ll be playing catch up for the next 12 months. From the 17th – 21st June 2019 this is ...

We love sharing positive environmental changes — big or little — but today, we’ve got some major goss to spread for all the right reasons. The UK government has announced that plastic straws, p ...

15 Realistic Ways to Wipe out Waste from Your Business It’s common to find advice online about reducing waste in a personal sense, such as in pieces like Huffington Post’s 9 Simple Ways to ...

Biodegradable is an environmental buzzword that we’ve all come to know and love — but very few of us actually understand what it means. We harp on about how our products are recyclable, c ...

Despite our frequent use of harmful oil-based plastics to ship and receive goods, there are plenty of alternatives on the market. As an environmentally friendly packaging provider, we see it ...

This isn’t the first time on our blog that we’ve questioned the impact of plastic. We’ve discussed in length the good and bad points of plastic, giving this notorious packaging type a fair tria ...

Working as a packaging company we work with so many different customer’s, but we never thought an energy company would need Ice Cream Tubs! Did you? We were shocked at first but at the end of the d ...

This is an innovative range made from bagasse (sugarcane pulp), a material that is widely available and a renewable resource. All pulp based products are both biodegradable, compostable and produced ...

Do you want to reduce the amount of plastic that you use in your everyday life, but you do not know how? We are going to talk about simple ways to swap plastic out of your shopping. If we all think a ...

We have been working alongside the Royal Trust Collection to create a unique PLA ice cream tub to be given out in their wonderful ice cream trucks. This has been an ongoing project, and we are so ple ...

Biodegradable packaging is the future! All Biodegradable products can be decomposed by microbes and other natural biological processes. Exposure to moisture, air and the earths elements enhance the b ...

Here at Takeaway Packaging we are always updating and making changes to our website. We want your journey to be as easy as possible, so head over to the shop and check out our newly added eco-friendl ...

We have recently added Noodle Boxes to our Hot Food Container section why not take a look. It is something that we are really excited to show to customers, they are easy to brand and come in three di ...

Takeaway Packaging produce bespoke food packaging and supplies, all tailored to your requirements and designs. We provide a fully comprehensive service and offer support to our clients from initial c ...

Here at Takeaway Packaging we are always updating and making changes to our website to make your journey easier. So head over and check out our newly added Napkin Page and see the many different type ...

If something is a designer item, it has to be overboard and all about the image — and it absolutely cannot be considerate towards the environment, right? Wrong. Despite some high-end brands giving t ...

It is now the countdown to Christmas after this week we are officially out for the Christmas Holidays! We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a splendid New Year please find our opening dates belo ...

Plastic bags cause havoc on the environment, but they’re not the only culprit. All single-use plastics pose a threat; here’s why we shouldn’t be using them and what alternatives are available. ( ...

Here at Takeaway Packaging we are always making changes to better our website and make it and easier journey for our customers to find what they want. Recently we have added Noodle Boxes to Hot Food C ...

Our new Paper Straws come in two different colours, we have the plain green and the white and green striped one. They are sold in boxes of either 1,000 or 10,000. They are perfect for cold drinks and ...

Our Ice Cream Tubs are perfect for hot or cold foods. However, they are mainly used for ice cream or sorbet, hence the name. It has a lovely melt design already printed on them so if you do not wish t ...

The Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to ban all avoidable plastic waste in the UK by 2042. About 6.3bn tonnes of plastic waste had been generated globally by 2015, with almost 80% of it going to ...

Our Eco bowls are perfect for hot or cold foods. However, they are mainly used for hot foods like soup, pasta and even rice dishes. So, you can enjoy your food on the go without having to worry about ...

Halloween is only around the corner have you got everything ready for it? Are you getting into the Halloween mood? If not, here are a few things that you can do to get you right in the mood and ready ...

Christmas is a time for giving to others, spending time with family and eating sweet treats. Now everyone knows that cookies are a Christmas tradition. So here are the top cookie recipes for 2018! (mo ...

“No matter who you are, you can do better”, Tommie smith explains whilst doing an interview with Radio 5 live for black history month. 50 years on from one of sport more icon moments, can we take ...

There is nothing better than a nice warm drink to keep you warm in winter. Whether you are curled up by the fire, walking down the street in the cold or sat in the office trying to warm up, a nice hot ...

We all walk around and act like it isn’t something we have to worry about, but it is. We all make a difference to this earth and affect it in one way or another. Therefore, we all need to work toget ...

So, it seems that the weather has just turned bitterly cold! We fully accept that we’ve had a fantastically hot summer, so don’t think we’re complaining here. Despite that we’re still ...

A business that outsources its design needs can often be the difference between flourishing and flopping. With so much competition and access to great services around the globe, differentiating yourse ...

Chopsticks have been around for centuries and, of course, they’re ubiquitous in Asia. Actually, the sticks as we would recognise them today go back as far as the late Shang Dynasty. In case ...

It was lovely to meet all of you that came to the expo and talked to us about Takeaway Packaging. Now we all know that we have questions in our heads ready to ask when we go to events like this, howev ...

Have you recently used our services? What did you think? Why not leave us a review about what you thought to either help us improve in the future or know what we are doing well! (more…) ...

Everyone can be lazy every now and then and when asked “Would you like a straw” you simply say yes without thinking “is it disposable” or “do I really need one”. But we need to care more a ...

Winter Fruit Green Smoothie by Sarah of Real Food & Ice Cream Place yogurt, grapes, oranges and spinach in a blender and blend until smooth. 1/2 cup plain Greek yoghurt 1 cup green grapes 3 cle ...

You can’t fail to notice the huge surge in demand for vegan food over the last 3 years. Whether it’s popup food markets, big-chain supermarkets or local cafés, vegan food and substitutes ...

There are so many misconceptions surrounding the recycling of plastic packaging. Many brands tend to promote the fact that their cups are recyclable, but currently, less than 1 percent of coffee cups ...

The Advantages There are so many advantages of switching over to eco-friendly food packaging. Plastic packaging is currently at the forefront of criticism due to the damaging effect it has on our envi ...

In case you didn’t already know, we are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation this September! We are very excited to meet all of you and hope you ...

Have you heard of the edible water bottle? The ‘Edible Water Bottle’ is a blob-like bottle, made from Sodium Alginate Gel. Skipping Rocks Lab created them in an attempt to produce a more e ...

Coffee is always at the forefront of our minds at Takeaway Packaging. We are always trying out new and exciting places to get coffee, so check out some quirky coffee shops in London that we’ve grown ...

Looking for an eco-friendly alternative to plastic straws? You’ve come to the right place! Allow us to introduce our new Biodegradable Straws… 7mm Green Biodegradable Straw We know that ...

Did you know that we can brand compostable coffee cups? Compostable Coffee Cups are no different to regular Coffee Cups, they are just lined with a different material called PLA. What is PLA? PLA, sho ...

We are sure by now you have seen our range of compostable coffee cups ‘Made from Plants’. The clue is in the name, these cups are made from plants! Our paper is sourced from responsibly managed fo ...

Examples of great design are all around us and many form the backbone of our day-to-day living. As keen enthusiasts for creative and functional design we’ve been exploring the very greatest ...

Frozen Custard is a cold dessert. It’s very similar to ice cream but is made with eggs in addition to cream and sugar. It is usually stored at a warmer temperature than ice cream, and tends to have ...

Here are a few future friendly options for serving your cold dishes. Our Deli Bowls Our deli bowls are perfect for cold foods, such as pastas, salads, yoghurts and bircher pots. Produced from renewabl ...

Takeaway Packaging are delighted to announce that we are exhibiting at the Takeaway Expo this September. There’s lots on at the Takeaway Expo this year, with over 350 exhibitors, live demos and ove ...

Summer is a time for ice cream! But unfortunately, not everyone loves ice cream as much as we do at Takeaway Packaging. We wanted to make sure there’s somewhere for everyone to visit this s ...

We hope you’re ready for part 3 of ‘Everything you need for a Coffee Shop’! Today we are going to focus on the extra packaging items you might find useful for your coffee shop! Tip #7 Napkins! N ...

Welcome to Part 2 of ‘Everything you need for a Coffee Shop’! Selecting the right food & drink packaging for your coffee shop can be an absolute nightmare. Fortunately, we are experts when it ...

Something which comes up an awful lot in the packaging channels of this world, is how best to design packaging suited to a subscription service. Given our love of all things design and packag ...

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website! Not only does the new look of our website support our values at Takeaway Packaging, we also have an exciting new shop full of biodegrada ...

If anyone knows good coffee when they see it (smell it, taste it and overindulge it), it’s us. Below are our top picks for coffee shops and cafes in Bristol — the greenest city in the UK.  ...

Along with a lot of things in life, like people and potatoes, takeaway packaging comes in many different shapes and sizes. Sometimes weirdness and oddities are fun and exciting. Other times, ...

The Starbucks logo is a globally recognised icon and one which surrounds the household name. A familiar face to crowded high streets with a calming-green background, it’s undeniable that St ...

Takeaway Packaging are celebrating our first World Cup win with some very British desserts. These puddings are sure to remind you of your school days, let us know your favourites! Victoria Sponge Th ...

Our Biodegradable Deli Bowls & Smoothie Cups have landed! We are delighted to share with you this Bioplastic range from Ecoware, NZ. These cups & containers are environmentally friendly and su ...

Unfortunately, plastic waste is a problem that hasn’t yet gone away. Until there is a total shift in attitudes towards plastic production and waste, right across the globe, responsible recy ...

We hope you all had a great World Environment Day. To celebrate, we have rounded up our top eco-friendly products – not limited to takeaway packaging! All of these products are future friendly and s ...

Did you know that we consume around 167 million servings of Fish & Chips every year? There are over 10,500 fish & chip shops in the UK so it’s no wonder the dish is still so popular today. W ...

Our biodegradable ice cream tubs launched in 2018 and vendors have been serving sustainable ice cream ever since. Here’s everything you need to know to make sustainability cool. How Sustainable ...

We are very excited to share with you the Reusable Cups that we have produced for Rowdey Cow. Rowdey Cow opted for a black and white cup, printed with their logo – it looks great! What is a reusabl ...

We’re mad about Sushi this week at Takeaway Packaging. Ever fancied making your own sushi rolls? Follow this simple recipe and let us know how you get on! Ingredients Serves: 8 150g uncooked short- ...

Following on from our favourite ice cream parlours in London, check out our top 10 facts about ice cream! 1. Ben & Jerry’s employees get to take 3 tubs of ice cream home with them every single d ...

The history of the napkin is not as straightforward as you might expect. It might surprise you to learn that the first napkins were edible! Yes, that’s right, you could eat them. Now, I kno ...

It’s hard to believe that a product brought to Europe in the early 1300s is still so popular today! On average, every person in the UK will eat around 9 litres of ice cream every year. With summer n ...

We are really excited for Summer at Takeaway Packaging, so, here’s our rundown of ice cream parlours to visit in London over the Summer! Marine Ices Honey & Ginger ice cream, Forest Fruits sorbe ...

To continue celebrating UK Coffee Week, we’ve compiled our top 10 global coffee facts! Let us know what you think. Coffee is the second most traded commodity globally. There are around 25 million f ...

With over a billion users, one of the most popular categories on Youtube is ‘unboxing’ videos! People videoing themselves unboxing products while narrating what’s happening is nothing s ...

What is UK Coffee Week? UK Coffee Week is a national celebration of coffee that aims to unite the industry for a good cause. This year, UK Coffee Week is raising money for a new project in Ethiopia. A ...

We LOVE smoothies at Takeaway Packaging, almost as we love our new biodegradable smoothie cups! Coconut, Mango & Pineapple by Allrecipes Prep: 5min Ingredients 1 ripe mango, cubed 1 small banana 1 ...

Takeaway Packaging now supply completely compostable cutlery! Government ministers are set to crackdown on the use of plastic cutlery on flights, with plans to make the travel industry more environmen ...

Many people think that the Takeaway Packaging custom design team are actually genius wizards. But this isn’t true. We’re just normal people who like normal things and who are fanatical ab ...

We are excited to share our new range of compostable takeaway boxes with you. These food boxes are made from a sturdy virgin Kraft board and are extremely versatile, being suitable for both hot and co ...

The ‘war on plastic’ has come to a halt with the proposed 25p levy on disposable coffee cups being rejected by the government. Contrary to popular belief, only 1 in 400 cups are actually recycled! ...

There’s an old Chinese proverb which says that the longer the noodles you eat the longer you live. The Takeaway Packaging crew all agree that they want to live as long and as fully as possi ...

Dedicated supermarket chain Iceland is set to become the first major retailer in the U.K to remove all plastic food packaging from their stores by 2023. An estimated one million tonnes of plastic wast ...

There are so many ways to have fun with paper cups & get your customers involved. Branded paper cups prove an effective method of spreading brand awareness and increasing online engagement. Just t ...

We are very aware of the overwhelming need to use and produce sustainable and environmentally friendly food packaging. Here’s our top 4 solutions to environmentally friendly packaging. BAGS – SWIT ...

Coffee shop owners are under increasing pressure to prevent the majority of their disposable coffee cups ending up in landfill sites. The need for change in the packaging industry and the han ...

Takeaway Packaging are keen to get businesses to start using more compostable packaging, straws included! Straws are currently at the forefront of many discussions regarding single use plastics. We, a ...

We are delighted to announce that we are now the sole UK distributor for Ecoware products and their growing line of environmentally friendly food & drink packaging. Our partnership comes at the pe ...

It’s International Women’s Day! So, why not share some of our favourite international Chefs. Madhur Jaffrey CBE Madhur Jaffrey is an Indian-born actress, food and travel writer, and television per ...

There’s always an abundance of new fast foods to try. Whether it’s reborn again classics or healthy new concoctions from the latest hipster restaurant, fast food doesn’t just need to t ...

Happy Valentine’s day all. Here are some classic coffee puns to brighten your day – enjoy! Are you from Starbucks? Because I love you a latte You are simply brew-tiful Words cannot espress ...

#TAKEAWAYPACKAGINGFORCHANGE Takeaway Packaging recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. Our group of companies are committed to reducing our ...

The new year is underway and everyone is drinking more coffee to get them through the day. Here at Takeaway Packaging our eyes are wider than ever and, though still Winter, we’ve certainly ...

At Takeaway Packaging, we love Smoothie Cups…but we also love what goes inside of them! We’ve compiled some of our favourite Smoothie and Juice bars in London, let us know if you agree. CYCLELAB & ...

The new year is upon us, time to make changes to your packaging for 2018. Through a combination of our extensive industry knowledge (Takeaway-Packaging-inner-genius) and consulting a very lar ...

We can all recall the logos of great brands and successful companies, but what makes them so good? What makes Apple’s logo so distinctive? How is it that Starbucks don’t need to wri ...

We’ve had a truly wonderful year at Takeaway Packaging and look forward to working with you in 2018. Please see our Christmas and New Years opening days below. CLOSED – 25th, 26th, 27th, 2 ...

Takeaway Packaging produce a varied range of disposable products and hot food containers, from straws to carrier bags to Takeaway coffee cups, all of which can be themed and branded – but have y ...

Even though Winter doesn’t officially begin until late in December, it’s started to turn very cold and we’ve definitely been feeling the effects here at Takeaway Packaging HQ. We ...

The power of product branding can completely transform the marketing efforts of a business. For many businesses the packaging of products is as  important as the product itself. Sometimes ...

BRC, which stands for British Retail Consortium, is the number one global market leading GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) scheme. Our BRC Accreditation allows us to store food & non-food grade ...

At Takeaway Packaging, we know that branding your products promotes your business and gives continuity to brand identity. We wanted to make it as easy as possible for you to brand your takeaway & ...

JD Wetherspoon is just one of the latest chains to end the potential harm of using of plastic straws, as complaints about the environmental effect by staff and customers has led to a new way of thinki ...

Printed paper cups are probably one of the best and most visible ways to market and reinforce a brand. Eat, Drink And Be Printed Paper Cup Whilst the catering and food industry makes up the majority o ...

Takeaway Packaging are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Takeaway Expo this September Takeaway Packaging are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Takeaway & Re ...

Chopstick Etiquette… Never point at someone with your index finger whilst using chopsticks, this is considered to be very rude. Never bang your chopsticks on the side of a bowl or plate, the say ...

Takeaway Packaging produce and supply a large range of drinking straws, from stock or branded to your specific requirements. Curly Straws are just one of these. Bella Italia’s Curly Straws We cr ...