News & Blog
All the latest (plus our archive) covering industry developments and updates from us.
New Dissolvable Labels
It’ll All Come Out in the Wash (No Scrubs)
Our latest 8 per-sheet label dissolves clean away: easy, speedy clean up, no residue, no dwelling bacteria, no peeling, no scraping and most definitely no scrubs.
Christmas eco sandwich packaging
We've got it all wrapped up
Christmas cups seem to get all the attention at the festive season when it comes to grab and go. But sandwiches need to get a seasonal look too. Here are the Planglow team’s top 5 ways to wrap up your sandwich packaging for a festive gourmet to go.
Compostable packaging that’s bang on brand
How customised and branded eco packaging can help your catering business get ahead
We've been in the business for over 30 years proving that packaging and labelling can help to build your brand and increase customer loyalty - without costing the earth. In this blog we show you how to add custom branding to your compostable packaging to get ahead.
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.
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.