Why More Growers Are Bringing Packaging Into the Field: The Rise of On-Rig Packaging Solutions
Fresh produce growers across the UK and Europe continue to face a perfect storm of challenges. Labour shortages, rising production costs, increasing retailer demands, sustainability targets, and unpredictable weather patterns are all putting pressure on margins and operational efficiency. As a result, many producers are taking a fresh look at how harvesting and packing operations […]
Traysealing vs Flowrapping: Choosing the Right Solution for Retail
In today’s retail landscape, packaging is doing more than ever before. It must protect the product, meet sustainability targets, support efficient production, and stand out on increasingly competitive supermarket shelves. Two of the most widely used formats – traysealing and flowrapping, each offer distinct advantages. The key is understanding which is right for your product, […]
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Choosing the Right Substrate for Packaging: Paper vs Plastic
When developing a packaging solution, one of the most critical decisions is selecting the right substrate – the base material that protects, preserves, and presents your product. The choice between paper and plastic substrates carries significant implications for performance, cost, and sustainability. At Redpack, we’ve worked closely with customers across fresh produce, bakery, meat, and […]
Why flowrapping is the smart choice for packaging products for the modern consumer
Think flowrap and you probably think shiny fossil fuel-based plastic that goes straight to landfill. But in recent years, flowrap technology has improved significantly, building on the product protection and preservation benefits traditional flowrap afforded to enhance brand perception and deliver a more sustainable approach to packaging. Flowrapping is incredibly versatile across a wide range […]
The impact of packaging on brand perception and consumer trust
They say never judge a book by its cover. But let’s face it, so many buying decisions are made on first impressions, so getting your packaging right is an integral part of any brand’s success. According to research, 73 per cent of UK shoppers rely on packaging to shape buying decisions, whether that be design, […]
How packaging choices can affect food safety in meat and poultry
In the meat and poultry business, food hygiene and product safety are always top of your agenda, from when product arrives to it leaving prepped and packed and ready for your customers’ kitchens. Not only does non-compliance with regulations put the end consumer’s health at risk, the risk to your operations, finances and reputation of […]
Can eco-friendly alternatives really replace plastic in packaging?
With an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic packaging being used in the UK every year[i], reducing plastic is a key priority for eco-conscious producers and consumers. According to Kantar, 25% of consumers are extremely concerned about plastic packaging, with 42% wanting manufacturers to prioritise making packaging recyclable, and 21% wanting them to remove plastic […]
Understanding the Plastic Packaging Tax: What It Means for Businesses and the Environment
As concerns about plastic waste and environmental degradation grow, many governments around the world have introduced legislation to address the problem. One such measure deployed in the UK is the Plastic Packaging Tax. This tax, designed to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainability, has significant implications for both businesses and consumers. The plastic packaging tax […]
Redpack invests in technology to reduce your downtime
Getting Your Head Round Mixed Reality (MR) Technology is becoming common in society with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) making increasing appearances in everyday life, vocabulary, and use. Their use as a form of convenience or entertainment have a great deal of attraction. Fortune Magazine reports that the global virtual […]
