Planglow Blog
Learning Curve
How Petroc College tackled allergen labelling ahead of Natasha’s Law
11.05.21
With two campuses in Barnstaple and a third thirty miles away in Tiverton, leading Devon-based college Petroc knows a thing or two about multi-site operations. Here Catering Support Administrator Paula Young discusses delivering a united, quality food service offering across three sites. And how, with a little support from Planglow, the college is managing its allergen labelling ahead of Natasha’s Law this coming October.
Sharing is Caring
The latest food trends inspired by a difficult year
27.01.21
While Twenty-twenty was challenging to say the very least, it did demonstrate how much we all care. From Clap for Carers to supporting our neighbours or local high street. How does this translate to your cafe, bakery business or other catering enterprise in the year ahead? We’re glad you asked, here’s our top four takeaways...
Here to help with home deliveries
Preparing your business for a second lockdown
02.11.20
On Saturday evening, Boris Johnson announced a second lockdown. In this blog, our team take a look at a selection of compostable packaging that can be used for hot and cold food deliveries.
Getting ready for Natasha's Law
With one year to go until Natasha's law, we take a look at how businesses can prepare
30.10.20
The legislation comes into effect in October 2021 with the aim to make food labelling clearer, consistent and safer for those living with food allergies. This blog will discuss how Natasha’s law will change the way that you provide ingredient and allergen information, as well as discussing what tools are available to help you do so.
Dreaming of a sustainable Christmas
Top tips to help your brand stand out from the crowd this Christmas
30.09.20
Whilst Christmas may feel like a lifetime away, it is actually closer than you think! In this blog, we discuss how you can create an attractive, fun and sustainable Christmas range that's right for your brand.
In the clouds
Double the software, yet half the work – Planglow’s new collaboration with Saffron brings you seamless software integration.
28.08.20
Double the software, yet half the work – Planglow’s new collaboration with Saffron brings you seamless software integration.
Here to help with takeaway packaging
Whatever your packaging needs - we've got you covered.
19.05.20
Like the rest of the country, the Planglow team is working from home. Although the location of our offices has changed, we are still here to help in any way that we can.
COVID-19: Updates and Information
In this blog we share information about how our service may be impacted
17.03.20
Planglow will continue to operate business as usual unless the Government advise otherwise. As new and necessary information/ developments become available, we will post updates in this blog.
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Compostable Myth Buster
With packaging a hot topic in the news, Planglow breaks down 5 popular myths of compostable packaging.
16.03.20
As consumer consciousness has increased and demand for a reduction in plastic use, so has confusion over plastic’s emerging replacements. In this blog, we take some time to break down 5 popular myths surrounding compostables.
Out with the old and in with the new
8 food trends that will have you roaring throughout the 20s
21.01.20
New year, new trends: Now that January is in full flow, our team take some time to consider the food-trends that will be taking the UK by storm in 2020.