How packaging choices can affect food safety in meat and poultry
In the meat and poultry business, food hygiene and product safety are always top of your agenda, from when product arrives to it leaving prepped and packed and ready for your customers’ kitchens. Not only does non-compliance with regulations put the end consumer’s health at risk, the risk to your operations, finances and reputation of […]
Can eco-friendly alternatives really replace plastic in packaging?
With an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic packaging being used in the UK every year[i], reducing plastic is a key priority for eco-conscious producers and consumers. According to Kantar, 25% of consumers are extremely concerned about plastic packaging, with 42% wanting manufacturers to prioritise making packaging recyclable, and 21% wanting them to remove plastic […]
Understanding the Plastic Packaging Tax: What It Means for Businesses and the Environment
As concerns about plastic waste and environmental degradation grow, many governments around the world have introduced legislation to address the problem. One such measure deployed in the UK is the Plastic Packaging Tax. This tax, designed to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainability, has significant implications for both businesses and consumers. The plastic packaging tax […]
Why should my organisation choose flow wrapping?
Many organisations often wonder what the choices are, how flow wrappers work, what materials are used and, most importantly, how they can benefit their business. This blog post explains all the key considerations of flow wrapping and how it compares against other packaging options, including versus overwrapping. What can flow wrapping be used for? Flow […]
5 Reasons to visit Redpack HQ
At Redpack, we understand that our long-lasting partnerships with customers are the foundation of the company. Our teams continually collaborate to provide the best possible outcome for our customers. This is why we welcome a visit to Redpack Packaging Machinery at our manufacturing and innovation centre on the outskirts of Norwich. Here are five reasons […]
Why choose flow wrapping to package mince
Mince, minced meat, or ground meat is a significant category in the UK and appears to be growing. Its appeal is enhanced by its versatility as a fast, healthy, and nutritious choice for busy families at all times of the year. According to Statista*, the volume of mince purchased in 2020-21 in the UK was […]
Redpack stalwart enjoys double celebration
As Redpack Packaging Machinery celebrates its 50th year of manufacturing, a team family member from the founders of the company has also enjoyed a personal milestone too. John Briston enjoyed his 70th birthday on 7th October 2023. He joined his brother Michael in September 1973 who had started a precision engineering company. They then helped the original company with […]
Redpack support Macmillan coffee morning 2023
The team at Redpack Packaging Machinery have been hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Staff at the Bowthorpe factory on the outskirts of Norwich have been busy baking and then partaking of the wonderful fayre on offer. The 75 onsite team members know that the donations from Coffee Mornings make a vital […]
Redpack employee does his bit for the environment
Stores team member at Redpack Packaging Machinery, Michael Allen, has joined the Queen’s Hills Community Park conservation project to support the local community in their on-site orchard. Situated on the outskirts of Norwich in Norfolk, the Queen’s Hills Community Park is a rural area for the local population to walk and relax in, enjoying the […]
Redpack delighted to partner Walkers Crisps with their £58m investment
Redpack Packaging Machinery are delighted to partner with PepsiCo brand Walkers Crisps in their recently announced £58m investment at their Leicester factory. Redpack will supply their flow wrap machines to the project. The investment will see a new manufacturing line installed, the replacement of existing machinery with more sustainable equipment, as well as an extensive upgrade of employee facilities for […]
