EPR has recently been launched in the UK and at Cater For You we are being asked many questions by our suppliers and customer so we've asked Beyondly, a leading consultancy and compliance firm to create the FAQ's below for those wishing to find out more. Author: Michael Jennings, Packaging … [Read more...] about Packaging EPR FAQ’s: What It Means for Producers & Staying Compliant
Food and Drink News
Cater For You Backs 6Music’s Sustainability in Sound Campaign
Cater For You has long been a proponent of sustainable and eco friendly food and drink packaging, introducing compostable and recyclable products to their range many years ago. It was with therefore with interest that we listened to 6Music’s Mary Ann Hobbs’ interview with Steve Lamacq on … [Read more...] about Cater For You Backs 6Music’s Sustainability in Sound Campaign
Food Packaging for Michelin-Star Chefs Representing Bocuse d’Or
Cater For You and their Business Development Manager, Tom Payne, visited London last Friday to meet with Chef Tom Phillips and his team. The team is preparing for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or competition, the biggest cooking competition in the world, which will be held in Trondheim, Norway. Chef … [Read more...] about Food Packaging for Michelin-Star Chefs Representing Bocuse d’Or
What is eco-friendly food packaging & why is it important?
Food packaging is everywhere and is vitally important when keeping your food fresh, marketing your company and during transportation. But with the planet in desperate need of our help, eco-friendly food packaging is more important than ever. Not only will it help the environment but it’ll also … [Read more...] about What is eco-friendly food packaging & why is it important?
Coeliacs, your next loyal customers?
We took a look at why Coeliac diners could be your new most loyal customers 1 in 100 people in the Uk are diagnosed a Coeliac, and this condition is incurable. Gluten intolerance is is an adverse reaction to Gluten, not an allergy. The top line figure doesn't take into account the number of … [Read more...] about Coeliacs, your next loyal customers?
How to Recycle Food Packaging Correctly
There are some common myths concerning the disposal of food packaging, you may see the term "widely recyclable" or "widely considered biodegradable" on your electronic travels, and it should offer much comfort that you, the buyer are making an educated decision about the credentials of that … [Read more...] about How to Recycle Food Packaging Correctly
Natasha’s Law – what you need to know
What is Natasha's Law? Natasha's Law came in to force on October 1st 2021; this law directly impacts businesses that sell food prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The law means all businesses will be required to label PPDS with the name of the food and a full … [Read more...] about Natasha’s Law – what you need to know
Corona Virus update
In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic, we would like to assure you that we are currently operating as normal. We are still taking orders via our website and shipping them as normal. However from today onwards, we are putting a stop to the Click & Collect service to minimise the risk of the … [Read more...] about Corona Virus update
PLA unavailability
We took great interest in some of the speakers at the FPA Environment Seminar last week, and one on the key messages was clarity in the current claims for packaging that are being touted as the next big thing. The picture is muddy at best, and the whole industry needs to address this, even more so … [Read more...] about PLA unavailability
The Super-Sub
We're 12 games into the 2019/20 Premier League season, and while every club is hopeful of a decent cup run on the pitch and some silverware in May, it's good to see that the big teams are also starting to flex their green credentials too. Let's face it, these clubs are globally recognised brands in … [Read more...] about The Super-Sub
