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Sandwiches Back on Top

Sandwiches Account for Over a Quarter of Sales, Hot Foods One in Six

The sandwich market has finally bounced back to pre-pandemic levels.

The Truth about Bamboo Disposable Packaging

Is it as sustainable and safe as you think?

Bamboo has become synonymous with eco-friendliness. Bamboo takeaway packaging - disposable cups, plates, bowls, cutlery - are all promoted as a greener option. Toxicity seems a world away from this ‘sustainable’ food and drink packaging. But the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland are advising consumers to not use plastic containers or utensils containing bamboo.

We’ve Had a Glow-Up

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Label software integration - do more of what you love

Interview with Neil Shayle, Zupa’s Caternet

Our labelling software, LabelLogic Live is here to make our customers’ lives easier by creating legally compliant food labels efficiently. This clever food label app allows them to do more of what they do best - running their catering business or organisation. Similarly, our integration partner, Zupa, aims to “free people from mundane tasks, enabling them to focus on what they love.” 

Composting 101

No Greenwashing! We break it all down in this Q&A

Green claims like 'biodegradable', and 'compostable' are frequently made about so called eco-friendly packaging and disposables, meanwhile, many consumers are still unclear what these actually mean. In this post, we get down to the nitty gritty and explain exactly what some commonly used 'eco' terms actually mean as well as what our products can and can't do.

Planglow is an award-winning supplier of labelling software, food labels and plant-based catering disposables. Our market-leading food and drink packaging can be disposed of in bio processor. With sector-specific experience spanning four decades, we can help you to increase the sales of your grab and go products by improving both brand recognition and customer loyalty.

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