Planglow Blog

Bringing our closed-loop solution to life

Behind the scenes on a film shoot at Barings [video]

We took cameras behind the scenes at Barings to uncover an exciting zero waste initiative in the heart of London. This perfect closed-loop solution was brought to life in our case study video - go behind the scenes of the shoot and find out how Barings benefits from our solution.

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Owen’s Law: Allergens on Restaurant Menus

How our labelling software can help

Have you heard about Owen’s Law? It’s a proposal to make allergen information on menus a legal requirement rather than guidance. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced it will recommend such an update to the law.

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Christmas Delivery Timetable 2023

The key order dates to ensure goods before Christmas

If you need goods before Christmas, these are the dates you need to know

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New FSA allergen labelling guidance

When to add precautionary allergen labels (PAL)

The Food Standards Agency has just launched new guidance on when to add precautionary allergen labels (PAL). PAL or “may contain” labels were confusing for consumers and caterers alike and so the FSA’s consultation in 2022 was a welcome move. Now the new guidance is in, and in summary, a precautionary allergen label (PAL) should only be applied to food where there is an unavoidable risk of cross-contamination. Read on to find out more.

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Single-Use Plastics Ban FAQs

Defra's Response Regarding the English Ban

We contacted Defra requesting clarification regarding some aspects of the single-use plastics ban in England, this was their FAQ response.

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What are the laws relating to labelling vegan food?

Get the lowdown on vegan food labels

‘Less (meat) is more’ initiatives and plant-based dining are gaining ever more momentum, as demonstrated by Veganuary signups which grew a whopping 75% over the past three years (from 2020 to 2023). Therefore, your food offering has never been more likely to include plant-based and vegan options, but when it comes to labelling food as ‘vegan’ or ‘plant-based’ what is the law?

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Is Halal and Kosher Labelling Legislation Coming to the UK?

New Halal Sticker launched ahead of government consultation

There is no current legislation for UK-based caterers for the labelling of food and drink products with regard to religious practices. However, this may be about to change as the Government has announced it will soon be evaluating compulsory food label requirements around faith.

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Hawkhurst Bread Shed : How We Roll

How roll labels and labelling software boost business

The Hawkhurst Bread Shed always gets the details right. It’s just the way they roll - not only in terms of big punchy flavours but also a striking presentation that stands out on the shelf. As manager Lauren Smith puts it, “customers eat with their eyes.”

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Time’s up on single-use plastic

Single-use plastic bans across the UK

Single-use plastic takes its toxic toll on the environment. The impact is evident, from polluting our seas and contaminating the food chain to increasing carbon emissions through every stage of their lifecycle and taking centuries to decompose in landfill.

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Single-Use Plastics Bans: Our Quick-Look Guide

What's been banned where and when and what are the alternatives

If you're confused by the single-use plastics bans across Scotland, Wales and England, we've created a simple table that shows you what's been banished where and when, plus our replacements.

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