Potato Starch Carriers – NEW! to Elliott Packaging
Carrier Bags made from Potato Starch! Elliott Packaging are excited & proud to announce our newest eco product: Potato Starch carrier bags! A perfect alternative for retail outlets, food stores and more as an alternative [...]
Mailing Bags – Paper VS Plastic!
Mailing Bags - Paper OR Plastic? In 2019, the most common argument in the packaging world is what is better - paper mailing bags or plastic mailing bags? One of our most popular products here [...]
Kraft Paper Bags with handles Testimonial
"Elliott Packaging have consistently gone the extra mile to provide the very best service” “We have been dealing with EP for a number of years now. They have always given us a prompt and efficient [...]
Luxury Gift Bag Testimonial
Elliott Packaging have consistently gone the extra mile to provide the very best service” “We have been dealing with EP for a number of years now. They have always given us a prompt and efficient [...]
Luxury Gift Bags in the world of fine arts!
Elliott Packaging are honored to have now supplied our luxury gift bags into the world of fine art! This style of bag was found to be suitable for carrying expensive framed pictures & prints. Printed [...]
Twisted Paper Handle Bags on the rise!
Why is the popularity of twisted paper handle bags soaring? In 2019, both consumers & industry are demanding environmentally friendly packaging solutions. In an aim to ditch single-use plastics, people are turning away from plastic [...]
Eco-Friendly Pouch – What’s new?
For years, stand up pouches have been a very popular product here at Elliott Packaging. However, the one question we often get is; "Are we able to have a recyclable stand-up pouch?" Now, Elliott Packaging [...]
Why are luxury gift bags so popular on the high street?
When you next visit the high street, you will find almost every retailer is now making a statement by branding and promoting their business with luxury gift bags. From small independent jewellers to large national [...]
Local council source paper twist handle bags
Paper twist handle bags have become increasingly popular within many industries, most notably retail, food/drink and exhibition industries. Made from kraft paper, paper twist hand bags are not only a great environmentally friendly alternative to [...]
Elliot Packaging gave us “peace of mind”
“Elliott Packaging worked brilliantly from the offset, providing clear and simple instructions, answering our queries quickly and cheerfully, and essentially making us feel confident they understood our requirements exactly – giving us the peace of [...]
Elliott Packaging Rope Handle Carrier Bags Reach Europe
Stylish, fashionable and extremely popular, luxury rope handle carrier bags have become a firm favourite within the fashion and clothing industry. Also known as luxury gift bags, Elliott Packaging can create rope handle carrier bags [...]
3 reasons why you should choose Elliott Packaging for your custom printed mailing bags
Are you growing conscious of your current environment footprint? Are you looking to switch to recyclable packaging but unsure what products are right for your business? Established for over 20 years, Elliott Packaging are respected [...]
Fast Growing Distillery Testimonial – Printed Mailing Bags
As one of the UK’s leading and most respected eco-friendly packaging suppliers, Elliott Packaging specialise in delivering bespoke, high quality printed mailing bags products with an exceptional service to match! It’s our service, extensive product [...]
Mailing Bags Guide – Paper or Printed Mailing Bags?
Are you looking to switch to eco-friendly mailing bags? Not sure which green options are best for your printed mailing bag products? With many businesses starting to become conscious of their environmental footprint, more and [...]
Why you should brand your business with printed mailing bags
Printed mailing bags have become an essential marketing accessory. For online retailers with limited marketing opportunity, we are finding that more and more online businesses are wanting to promote their businesses. Custom printed branding mailing [...]
Grip Seal Bag Product Testimonial
Durable, versatile and extremely hard wearing, Elliott Packaging offer a full range of grip seal bag products with additional resealable bag options. Also known within the industry as grip lock bags, our grip seal bags [...]
Elliott Packaging welcome Courtney Mainwaring to the eco-friendly team
Eco-Friendly packaging specialists Elliott Packaging are delighted to welcome Courtney Mainwaring into its sales team. Based at our Cheshire HQ, located on the Cheshire Business Park in Lostock Gralam, Courtney will be able to assist [...]
E-Commerce Polythene Mailing Bags Customer Testimonial
Elliott Packaging supply eco-friendly packaging to many different businesses from many different industries. Each member of our sales team are extremely passionate with extensive product knowledge to help and advise all new and existing customers [...]
Elliott Packaging introduce new luxury gift bags product
Elliott Packaging are delighted to now offer luxury gift bags with die-cut punched out handles, which are now available to order. Also known as die-cut handle paper bags, these luxury gift bag products are usually [...]
London Swimwear Brand elect for recyclable polythene mailing bags
Example of our Polythene Mailing Bags Products As specialists in eco-friendly packaging, all the team at Elliott Packaging have excellent product knowledge and pride themselves on offering first-class customer service. It’s our passion [...]
Longstanding customer switches to 100% recyclable high clarity polypropylene bags
A long withstanding high-end clothing manufacturer customer within the textile sector, has recently switched from their own sourced PVC grade display bags to a 100% recyclable high clarity polypropylene bags. Asked why they wanted to [...]
Peter Christian Ltd opt for ‘green’ paper mailing bag solution
Conscious of the current ecological footprint, gentleman’s outfitters Peter Christian Ltd have recently changed their mailing bags specifications by choosing to use two-ply natural kraft paper mailing bags going forward. Based in West Sussex, the [...]
Elliott Packaging introduce environmentally friendly gift bags and handle carrier bags
Elliott Packaging are delighted to announce that our top of the range gift bags and rope handle carrier bags can now be produced in an environmentally friendly, non-laminated material. Available in white or brown, the [...]
December News
December News Elliott Packaging Ltd are please to now be able to offer a new eco-friendly alternative for carrier bags. Our new eco-friendly carbon neutral polythene carrier bags are made from sugarcane. Sugarcane based polythene [...]
November News – PAPER MAILING BAGS ARE BACK!
Elliott packaging are pleased to announce that we are now able to supply affordable eco friendly paper mailing bag options. Paper mailing bags are becoming increasingly popular meaning that bespoke paper mailing bag machines in [...]
October News Article 2018 – The Big Recycling Push
The Big Recycling Push The damage plastic has on our environment is a much talked about subject around the world at present. The nation are becoming more aware of how important it is to recycle [...]
September 2018 News
Elliott Packaging are having a BIG PUSH on ‘bags for life’ this month. With the environment being top on peoples agenda when it comes to packaging buying at the moment, we want to make more [...]
August News
Burnley FC might be in the news at the moment for the recent sighing of Joe Hart, but Burnley FC are in our news this week for recognition for taking a step in the right [...]
Paper bag sales continue to soar!
2018 has seen record sales in all types of our environmentally friendly paper bags. The company can offer most types of paper bags including twisted paper handle carrier bags, flat tape handle carrier bags, [...]
Paper Mailing Bags hit the spot!
Paper mailing bags are becoming an ever popular product which the company are receiving record numbers of enquiries for. Being completely compostable these type of bags are very environmentally friendly. Current lead times are in [...]
Privacy Policy Update
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Low Carbon Footprint AND Biodegradable Mailing Bags
A fully biodegradable version of our low carbon co-extruded LDPE material is now available. Demand is high for environmentally friendly films so we are delighted to be able to offer this material to our growing [...]
Biodegradable Vest Style Carrier Bags
A fully biodegradable vest style carrier bag has been supplied to a London based garden centre. Our vest style bags can be printed in up to 3 colours and are available in a full range [...]
Kraft Pouches
The company will soon be supplying a kraft backed side gusseted pouch into the beverages sector (similar type attached). A fully compostable pouch is now also available, for more details please contact our sales department. [...]
Clear OPP Biodegradable Bags
The company has recently won a contract to supply OPP bags into a large UK based coffee producer. The bags are produced from a crystal clear (completely biodegradable) newly developed opp film. For more information [...]
Elliott Packaging Introduce Paper Mailing Bags
The company is now in a position to be able to offer Paper Mailing Bags. Completely compostable our bags are available in either single or double ply material and can be printed in any given [...]
Christmas Deliveries
As we creep into November our production schedule is getting extremely busy which means that there are very few slots for deliveries before Christmas. If you know that you will need your delivery before January [...]
Paper Carrier Bags
Our sales are at their highest ever level for Paper carrier bags. The most popular types are twisted paper handle & rope handle carrier bags. These type of bags are very popular in the retail [...]
Point of sale grip seal bags
Point of sale grip seal bags have become one of our most popular lines. Available in polythene (LDPE) and high clarity polypropylene (CPP) both film types are 100% recyclable and can be printed in any [...]
July Updates
July so far has been a busy time for Elliott Packaging. We have been focusing on making our website as user friendly as it can be. We have updated all of our product pages. They [...]
Pouches with Spouts!
Spout pouches are becoming more and more popular and are a good cost effective alternative to rigid packaging. They are produced from high barrier laminated films and offer excellent strength.The screw caps are tamper evident [...]
Pouch sales on the increase.
The first quarter of 2017 has seen pouch sales rise by 40% compared to the same period in 2016,Laminated (stand up) pouches are available in any size and offer excellent barrier properties. Any given design [...]
Have Scientists found a new solution to plastic waste?
Plastic carrier bags have been under fire recently for their ‘lack’ of economically friendly properties. Researches may have found the solution to plastic waste, including carrier bags. The wax worm caterpillar has been found to [...]
April Birthdays
Elliott Packaging want to wish two of our fabulous employees Lisa and Steph a big Happy Birthday!! We hope you have had the most wonderful time. Best wishes from all at Elliott Packaging!
What makes a good mailing bag?
Mailing bags are getting increasingly popular and are continuing to grow with the online retail market. Here is our quick guide to making sure your mailing bag is the best it can be and help [...]
New products have arrived at Elliott Packaging in March!
March sees two new exiting product arrivals. Keep a look out for more information and brand new product pages coming soon. Get in touch with our experienced sales team for a quote! This [...]
Which bag is best for my exhibition?
Bags are a must when choosing your exhibition marketing material. We know how difficult it can be to choose your style of bag so we have put together our top three bags we feel are [...]
Everything you need to know about a cotton carrier
Here is everything you need to know about our cotton carrier bags. Cotton carrier bags are a great echo friendly reusable alternative to a polythene or paper carrier bag. Cotton bags can be printed with [...]
Printed Film on the Reel
Elliott Packaging has seen a 25% rise in their printed film on the reel sales since the start of 2017. The film can be printed in up to eight colours and is available in a [...]
What you need to consider when buying a carrier bag for your business
Carrier bags are an essential purchase for most business’s, if you haven’t needed to buy carrier bags before, it can be a slightly confusing process but we are here help! Here are what we feel [...]
Printed Paper Bags – The FAQ’s
Buying your printed paper bags for the first time can be a pretty daunting experience, here at Elliott packaging we try to make this experience as easy and as pleasurable as possible. Here we have [...]
Display Bags – Everything you need to know
If you are thinking about getting display bags for your business, this article is a good starting point to understand your options available. Material Display bags can be made in three materials: Polypropylene, oriented polypropylene [...]
Clip Close Handle Carrier Bags
Elliott Packaging can offer their Polythene Carrier bags with a clip close handle. This style of carrier bag is becoming more and more popular and can be produced with different style handles (in a range [...]
Everything you need to know about clip close handle bags
Our clip close handle bags are a durable, reusable bag option. These bags can be customized with little restrictions. Material options: Polythene or cast polypropylene. The bags can be clear, white or any coloured polythene [...]
Elliott Packaging’s top 5 most purchased items of 2016
Patch Handle Carrier Bags Polythene patch handle carrier bags have clearly been our bestselling product of 2016. Polythene carrier bags have had bad publicity in the past, but not anymore. Elliott packaging offer various options [...]
Christmas Opening Times 2016
Christmas Opening Times: Closing: 22nd Of December 2016 Opening: 3rd Of January 2017 We want to wish all of our valued customers a wonderful Christmas and a successful New Year. We will look forward to another [...]
New Co-Ex carrier bags have landed at Elliott Packaging
Patch handle carrier bags just got that bit better, we can now make them in co-extruded polythene. Co-extruded polythene is made from several layers of film, this gives the bag super strong durability. The extra [...]
5 ways printed packaging helps build your brand
Printed packaging is a perfect way to effectively build your brand, here’s why! Advertises: Your printed packaging advertises your brand while on its journey, whether it’s on a busy shopping street or sat on a [...]
Money Bags
Elliott Packaging have managed to finish the year on a high after being awarded a three year contract to supply a well known UK high street bank their tamper evident money bags. The bags are [...]
General FAQ’s
Elliott Packaging General FAQ’s Here we have listed a series of regularly asked questions by our customers. We hope this will help buying with Elliott Packaging even easier. If you have any further questions, please [...]
Rope Handle Carrier Bags on the increase!
2016 has seen a steady rise in our luxury rope handle carrier bag sales. Supplied primarily into the retail sector these style of bags can be supplied in a range of styles & can be [...]
Printed Polythene Bags FAQ’s
Buying your printed packaging for the first time can be a pretty daunting experience, here at Elliott packaging we try to make this experience as easy and as pleasurable as possible. We have put together [...]
Everything you need to know about mailing bags
Mailing bags are an ever-evolving product which are getting more popular as internet shopping increases. UK online sales are set to be worth £62.7bn by 2020 which is great for the mailing bag industry! Here [...]
Happy Birthday!
Today is Elliott Packaging’s 20th birthday. A huge thank you to our customers, suppliers and great staff, without whom this mile stone would not have been possible.
What are the pros and cons of using water based inks?
As a nation we are becoming more and more environmentally friendly aware, even our government are putting stricter environmental policies in place. Each industry, including ours are looking for better environmental options for our customers. [...]
Made in Britain
October the 1st was officially ‘Buy British day’. Here at Elliott Packaging we support buying British. With more and more products being sourced outside of the UK, we like to encourage UK manufactured packaging where [...]
Paper bags are back.
With the new carrier bag legislation hitting the UK in October 2015, many companies have been confused about what bags they can use. The aim of the legislation is to try and significantly reduce waste [...]
Stand up pouches are on a rapid rise
2 trillion food pouches are set to be sold worldwide in 2016 which is a large rise from 1.9 trillion in 2014. There is said to be an average 6% increase in the sales of [...]
Smaller sized food packaging is on the rise
In 2016 we have noticed the rise in smaller sized food packaging. Smaller food packs give consumers control over portion sizes. The 50g pack size now holds the largest share in the food packaging industry [...]
Aerospace Bags!
Elliott Packaging have recently been awarded a contract to supply bags into the Aerospace industry. Product testing has taken nine months and the order was secured by Steph Hall.
Why Make The Switch From Rigid to Flexible Packaging or Pouches?
More and more food manufacturers are switching from rigid to flexible packaging partly because firms become more conscious of the impact waste has on the environment and there are plenty of other advantages to be [...]
Why Carrier Bags Have Become Everyone’s Favourite Marketing Giveaway
People are now thinking a lot more about their plastic bag use following the introduction of the 5p charge. Some people will be trying to avoid the charge at all costs even if it means [...]
What’s Lurking In Your Reusable Shopping Bag?
As people ditch disposable plastic bags for reusable alternatives, there is one danger which so far hasn’t been considered – bacteria. While reusable bags have helped to dramatically reduce the waste generated by the use [...]
The Benefits Of Using Plastic Packaging For Food
Plastic packaging often gets a bad press. As the abolition of free plastic bags in supermarkets demonstrates there is a lot of opposition to the use of plastic bags and legislation brought in to curb [...]
Why Green Packaging Can Mean Different Things Depending On the Material
As the use of plastic bags is being rapidly reduced by the 5p charge, many people are welcoming the news. But reducing the use of plastic bags and replacing them with other materials won’t necessarily [...]
Reasons to Consider Our Reusable Bags
We supply a range of reusable packaging to help businesses find alternatives following the introduction of the 5p bag charge. Here are some reasons to consider using our reusable bags. According to one study if [...]
Planning Special Packaging For Christmas? Design Influences to be aware of
It might still feel like Christmas is a long way off but when it comes to packaging design it’s important to start early. So what are the key trends to be mindful of as we [...]
Welcome Emma, good luck Hannah!
We have had some new exciting changes in our office this week. We would like to introduce Emma Lambert, our newest member of our ever expanding sales team. Emma will continue to offer the excellent [...]
CAST POLYPROPYLENE BAGS
Elliott Packaging have recently been awarded a contract to supply a well known UK Shirt manufacturer all their bespoke cast polypropylene bags. Cast polypropylene bags are 100% recyclable and are a clearer alternative to polythene [...]
EXTRA QUICK DELIVERIES ON CARRIER BAGS!
Elliott Packaging have invested in a new facility that enables the company to be able to offer a 3/5 day lead time on its (printed) Vari Gauge and Flexi Loop handle carrier bags. For further [...]
2016 WILL MARK ELLIOTT PACKAGING’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The company is very proud to hit this milestone and would like to thank every customer for their much valued support.
BIODEGRADABLE (KRAFT) STAND UP POUCHES
Elliott Packaging are the first company in the UK able to offer a biodegradable stand up pouch. For further details please contact our sales team.
New Carrier Bag Legislation
The government have now introduced a 5p charge on single-use plastic carrier bags in England from 5 October 2015. There is already a similar 5p charge on single-use bags in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. [...]
WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT, COTTON OR PAPER?
Sales in Cotton Carrier Bags and Paper Carrier Bags are on the increase and Elliott Packaging are leading the way. Year to date sales are 63% higher than during the same period last year. The [...]
Carrier Bags that offer a 30% reduction in carbon footprint!
Elliott Packaging have introduced a new environmentally friendly grade of LD film into its range of Patch Handle and Flexi Loop Handle carrier bags. The product reduces the impact on the environment by 30% compared [...]
POUCHES, WITH A DIFFERENCE
Elliott Packaging have recently supplied famous English tea producer Twinings a range of stand up pouches. The pouches have an unusual design, they have a lion printed on the inside of the pouch that only [...]
HOW WE MAKE A BRANDED POLYTHENE BAG
Making an Elliott Packaging branded polythene bag is a science in itself – read on and see how it’s done. Firstly, the extrusion process An extruder heats quantities of coloured or clear polyethylene plastic resin [...]
ELLIOTT PACKAGING SEALS NEW SEAFOOD DEAL
Elliott Packaging have recently been awarded a new two year contract to supply printed grip seal bags and a specialised printed film on the reel (for a form, fill & seal application) into a major [...]
Eco Friendly Grip Seal Bags
Elliott Packaging have just supplied a national Jeweller a large quanity of bespoke grip seal bags. The grip seal bags have been produced in an environmentally friendly 80micron low density polythene (LDPE) film. The bags [...]
NEW MONEY BAG CONTRACT
Elliott packaging have recently been appointed sole supplier to a major high street supermarket chain for all their in-house money bags. The bags are produced from a special (high strength) grade LDPE material & are [...]
COURIER BAGS INTO AFRICA
Elliott Packaging have started supplying one of Nigeria's leading courier company's all their bespoke courier bags. The bags are produced from 100% recyclable co-extruded LDPE and are printed in a four colour design.
PRINTED FILM ON THE REEL SALES ON THE INCREASE
2014 sales in printed film on the reel (predominently for the fill, form and seal market) has increased by 54% (compared to the same period last year). Films for this application include a special grade [...]
GREETING CARD (BAG) SALES BEGIN, IN EARNEST!
2012 is set to become a record year for the company's clear opp bag sales, primarily supplied into the greeting card industry, orders from its Christmas card publishers have already started and the company is [...]
PATCH HANDLE CARRIER BAGS
Elliott Packaging have recently invested in a new state of the art attachment that will speed up its production of its re-inforced patch handle carrier bags. The patch handle (low density) polythene carrier bag is [...]
Eco Friendly Cotton Carrier Bags
Cotton carrier bags are becoming a big hit in the retail sector. In 2011 the cotton carrier bag accounted for just 3% of Elliott Packaging's total carrier bag output but 2012 has seen a big [...]
Courier Bags – on time, every time!
Elliott Packagings "DHL Style" courier bags are on course to becoming the most popular bags in the courier industry. The courier bags are manufactured from special grade (extra tough) co-extruded films (which are 100% recyclable) [...]
OUR SALES DEPARTMENT WELCOMES LISA BOULTON
Lisa has worked in the manufacturing sector over the past 9 years & will be a great addition to our sales team. Lisa will be welcomed into the company on June 3rd 2013.
Bags for Biscuits!
Elliott Packaging have recently been awarded a 12 month contract to supply a large European biscuit producer their OPP bags. The bags are 100% recyclable and will be supplied monthly in twelve different sizes. Supply [...]
CARRIER BAGS SALES REACH AN ALL TIME HIGH
Elliott Packaging have recently seen its carrier bag sales reach record levels. The company began its own carrier bag production in 1998 and has since turned into one of the UK's main carrier bag suppliers. [...]
BAGS THAT SELL LIKE HOT CAKES!
A leading UK bakery have just placed a large order with Elliott Packaging. From September (2013) the OPP (food grade) bags will be seen in all of the UK's leading supermarkets. The bag is crystal [...]
GOSSARD CHOOSE ELLIOTT PACKAGING
Gossard have recently taken delivery of their newly designed mailing bags. The beautiful floral design was printed out of the four process colours onto a white (recyclable) polythene film. With the boom in the online [...]
Currency Exchange Bags
One of the UK'S largest high street Banks have recently awarded Elliott Packaging a contract to supply them all their Currency Exchange bags (until July 2014). The bag is produced using a high strength LDPE [...]
EXPORT SALES INCREASE
2012 has seen the company's export sales increase by 17% compared to the same period last year. The company is now exporting its packaging to Germany, Holland, France, Scandinavia, Ireland, Africa & USA. Company Director [...]
Fashionable & Eco Friendly (Mailing Bags) – Thats Clever! A UK Fashion house has secured the services of Elliott Packaging to supply them their eight colour bespoke printed mailing bags. The complex design will be an all over print that will include the four process colours (CMYK) and four spot colours. The mailing bags will be produced from a 75micron white outer/black inner co-extruded LDPE polythene, given the high volume involved the film will include recycled content and be 100% recyclable. The mailing bags will also be supplied with two high tack permanent adhesive glue lines that will mean the bags can be used for any returns. The highly durable nature of Elliott Packaging’s mailing bags make them an ideal choice
2012 is turning into a bumper year for the company's film on the reel sales. Primarily supplied into the form, fill & seal sectors output for the first quarter of 2012 is up an impressive [...]
FASHIONABLE & ECO FRIENDLY (MAILING BAGS)
Fashionable & Eco Friendly (Mailing Bags) - Thats Clever! A UK Fashion house has secured the services of Elliott Packaging to supply them their eight colour bespoke printed mailing bags. The complex design will be [...]
ELLIOTT PACKAGING SEAL IT!
Elliott Packaging have been awarded the (2012) contract to supply printed quad seal pouches into a major UK food company. The pouch is produced from a triple layer laminate and has a top slider (resealable) [...]
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH BRITISH BIRD FOOD
British Bird Food (www.britishbirdfood.co.uk) are an online supplier of wild bird food with a difference – they ask their customers to return the packaging for re-use. Now on the face of it that doesn’t seem [...]
WHO NEEDS PLASTIC TUBS?
A leading US sports nutrition company has recently awarded Elliott Packaging the contract to supply them printed Stand Up Pouches for their branded protein powders. The company wanted to reduce their packaging and found Elliott [...]
CONSUMER ATTITUDES ARE CHANGING
U.Ks leading carrier bag supplier and carrier bag manufacturer report change in consumer attitudes. There has been a noticeable change in attitudes towards carrier bags and plastic bags since the turn of the millennium. According [...]
PRINTED MAILING BAGS – ALL WRAPPED UP!
Elliott Packaging have recently been awarded the contract to supply custom made mailing bags to a major online pharmaceutical company. The mailing bags will be made from a UK extruded (environmentally friendly) co-extruded film. Nick [...]
PLASTIC FANTASTIC!
Carrier bags 'not eco-villains after all' Unpublished Government research suggests the plastic carrier may not be an eco villain after all – but, whisper it, an unsung hero. Hated by environmentalists and shunned by shoppers, [...]
Facts About Polybags
You may have come across the term polybags, which like many things relating to names for plastic items is a shortened version of the correct chemical name. So let’s explore the facts about polybags including [...]
Why Consider A Bag for Life?
We are currently at the start of a transformation in plastic bag use which hasn’t been seen for more than a generation. Plastic bag use is already being dramatically reduced, but this could have the [...]
Demand for Recyclable Packaging Market Set to Grow 7% by 2020
The market for recyclable materials is set to grow by 7% as large multi-nationals continue to move towards sustainable green packaging. The forecast looks at the likely trajectory of growth in sustainable packaging over the [...]
Dawn of a New Era for the Plastic Shopping Bag
The introduction of the 5p charge for disposable plastic shopping bags in England has effectively brought an end to the era of throwaway shopping bags. However, there are plenty of positive to be drawn, now [...]
Durability Of Plastic Bags Is More Important Than Ever
The fall in the use of plastic bags since the introduction of the 5p charge has been dramatic according to government figures. However, reducing our dependence on plastic bags may just be the start of [...]
3 Factors To Consider When Choosing Packaging
You may be wondering about the best type of packaging to choose for your product or to help promote your business. To make the right decision it is necessary to consider the three main functions [...]
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The Case for Plastic Packaging
Plastic packaging has helped to revolutionise the way we store food and brought convenience to countless billions of people since it was first introduced. Despite this the material is often cast as one of the [...]
Why Flexible Pouch Packaging Is Catching On
With convenience and ease of opening now a big trend in packaging, stand-up pouch packaging proving to be a popular choice for food manufacturers who want to appeal to people on the move. Besides having [...]
This Year’s Food Packaging Trends
We are currently witnessing a revolution in the way food is packaged and consumed and this is helping to create new opportunities for brands to reach out to new target demographics. With this in mind [...]
How To Attract Consumers To Your Food Packaging
Here are a selection of our top food packaging design tips to help attract consumers to your products. If you have just launched a new food product, you probably want consumers to feel as enthusiastic [...]
Why Do People Use Plastic Carrier Bags?
Plastic bags have been a part of our lives for many years, but there is a growing resistance to their use from eco lobbyists who highlight the potential impact on the environment. For most of [...]
What Is Biodegradable Packaging?
Population growth and greater awareness of the need to reduce pollution in the environment have led to increased demand for Biodegradable Packaging but what exactly is Biodegradable Packaging and why is it better than using [...]
The Essentials Of Sweet Bags
Most adults and children alike love sweets but no matter how sweet the confectionary is inside, packaging is of vital importance when getting people to buy and this includes your sweetie bags! When choosing a [...]
Choosing The Right Packaging – Silver Bags
When choosing a colour for your packaging it is important to consider the kind of products you will be selling and the time of year. Fortunately silver bags are an ideal choice for a wide [...]
Jiffy Bag Evolution
The Jiffy bag celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014 and it continues to be an indispensable part of office stationary we all take for granted. Jiffy® is one of those brands that transcends itself and [...]
Black Bags and Packaging
Choosing the right colour for your packaging is vital if you want to create the right impression or even aim for a particular segment. The importance of colour certainly cannot be underestimated even if you [...]
3 Reasons To Use Tissue Paper In Your Packaging
We have probably all at some point or another opened up packaging with tissue paper and it is often a popular choice for those selling boutique gift items. There are also plenty of other reasons [...]
3 Reasons To Use Paper Bags
Paper bags have for a long time been pushed into the background by cheap plastic bags, but in an age where sustainability is high on the agenda, paper bags are often considered an effective eco-friendly [...]
Plastic Packaging Lags Behind In Recycling
Packaging news reports a positive trend in packaging recycling for 2015, however plastic needed a little help from the previous year to reach its target. Various materials used in packaging such as plastic, glass and [...]
Exercise Equivalent Food Labels – A New Approach To Healthy Packaging?
UK health experts are not only demanding that food packaging should be clearer on exactly how healthy food is, they are also suggesting that people should be told how much exercise they need to burn [...]
5 Reasons Why Bubble Wrap Has Stood The Test of Time
Bubble warp is one of those inventions that you wonder how people managed before it came along. Before 1957 people were scrunching up paper to keep goods safe which wasn’t always ideal. Even though some [...]
Packaging Survey Should Give UK ecommerce stores food for thought
While packaging can often be an afterthought with ecommerce store owners its importance cannot be understated when it comes to customer satisfaction and loyalty as a study in the US has shown. It has to [...]
The Easy Way to Avoid The 5p Bag Charge
The 5p bag charge for plastic bags has been embraced by most shops since it was introduced in October 2015. There is one shop in particular, however, who have come up with a cunning plan [...]
The Enduring Love Affair With Polythene Bags Is Hard To Break
We took them for granted for many years but now the polythene bag is under attack from new initiatives to limit consumption. However, as recent history has proved, the plastic bag as it is otherwise [...]
2016 Packaging Trends
2016 is set to be the year of digital, clean packaging and the return of green as consumers continue to demand more in exchange for brand loyalty. At least these are the predictions of packaging [...]
Plastic Bag Charge Causes Londoners To Take Avoidance Measures
The 5p charge on plastic bags has been around for some time in Wales but its introduction in England is causing stores and customers to think up ways to avoid paying. While 5p might not [...]
A Golden Age For Packaging?
Demand for packaging is set for a major increase if the latest statistics on the market for packaging machinery is anything to go by. Whether it’s plastic or paper carrier bags, pouches or cotton carrier [...]
How Packaging Can Convince Consumers Of Value
When it comes to offers consumers are more likely to respond to personalised offers according to the latest research. The approach to packaging has often been to convince the consumer of the good value of [...]
What’s Important In Advertising Holds Lessons For Packaging
A New Book called The Last Mile by marketing professor, Dilip Soman, expresses the view that advertisers spend too much time trying to persuade people to love their brands than actually get them to make [...]
Packaging Innovations 2015
London was the setting for the latest Packaging Innovations Show featuring some of the biggest global names in fashion and retail. As usual the event provided attendees with an opportunity to look at the latest [...]
How To Position Your Brand Packaging
One of the hardest things you will encounter as a startup is getting your branding and packaging right. If you are designing packaging and branding that will stand out in a competitive niche then it [...]
Morrisons Becomes Latest Supermarket To Announce Store Closures
Morrison’s ambitious expansion in recent years looks to be under threat as the supermarket chain announces the closure of 11 of its stores. First Tesco then Sainsbury’s and now Morrisons are starting to feel the [...]
Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Market Primed For Growth
Unfortunately it is easier than it has ever been to design counterfeit packaging and this is what’s helping to drive the market for Anti-Counterfeit Packaging (ACP). With increasing globalisation and online trading it is becoming [...]
New Carrier Bag Legislation, more tea Vicar?
The government have now introduced a 5p charge on single-use plastic carrier bags in England from 5 October 2015. There is already a similar 5p charge on single-use bags in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. [...]
Trends In Alcohol Packaging
Alcohol is big business and there is huge competition to get noticed not only on supermarket shelves but also at nightclubs and restaurants and even at home with home brew kits growing in popularity. Consumers [...]
If You’re Thinking of Organic Labelling Think Again
Consumers don’t necessarily trust organic labelling on packaging and, worse still, 38% of them think it’s simply a marketing ploy designed to fool them. Of course if your product happens to be organic then it [...]
Packaging Without Labels
Coca-Cola have been playing around with their packaging quite a lot in recent years. The most notable success for them being the personalised coke cans which have now been quietly retired. So it should come [...]
Apple Looks to Revamp Third Party Packaging
If ever there was an example of a company taking great care over its packaging, then Apple would be it. Packaging is as much a part of Apple and its products as the slick designs [...]
Did Drinks Packaging Ever Look This Good
Browsing the shelves of the local supermarket drinks section brings its own pleasures aside from the anticipation of an alcoholic beverage or two. While beer packaging underwent a bit of a renaissance a few years [...]
Pepsi Fighting Back Against Coca Cola’s Packaging Success
Coca Cola have been working extremely hard with their packaging in recent years to try and combat the bad press the drink has been getting among the health conscious. The Share a Coke campaign turned [...]
Another US state expected to shun plastic bag ban
The City of Dallas, and 12 other Texas municipalities, are unlikely to be allowed to proceed with attempts to ban or tax plastic bags. Texas law prevents cities from prohibiting or restricting the sale or [...]
ECO-FOOTPRINT CHALLENGE – PAPER VS. PLASTIC
BillerudKorsnas AB have recently launched a website, www.challengeconventional.com, to provide information and insight into developments in sustainable and smart packaging capabilities from the fibre based industry. The following is from the site.. Plastic or paper? [...]
EU Votes To Limit ‘Thin’ Plastic Bags
In an effort to reduce pollution, the European parliament are hoping to introduce measures to curb the use of lightweight bags. The new rules are set to target the use of plastic bags thinner than [...]
Reader’s Digest Criticises Food Packaging Transparency
When we go out shopping it’s hard to look at every product we buy and make a decision as to how healthy it is. This grey area was the subject of an article in the [...]
Packaging Conference To Stress Importance Of Life-Long Learning
Like any large industry - and packaging is one of the world’s largest – there is a need to maintain and develop existing skills to increase competitiveness in the global economy and attract new talent. [...]
UK Drinks Grows To 9.8bn Thanks To Scorching 2014
Ok last year wasn’t quite as scorching hot as some years, but it was warm. The warmest year since 1910 in fact and this has helped drinks packaging firms enjoy a year of record growth. [...]
Polystyrene Packaging Set To Be Banned In Some US Cities
New York as well as a number of cities in California will be introducing a ban on Polystyrene foam packaging from July 2015 in an attempt to reduce non-recyclable packaging waste. The ban is also [...]
What Can Custom Printed Carrier Bags Do For Your Business?
Printed carrier bags are not just for retail outlets, they can also be put to good use in a variety ofother businesses who may benefit from having the brand visible wherever people are seen carrying [...]
Luxury Packaging And Minimalism Not A Match Made In Heaven
If they are lucky enough to be given one, few people would want to receive their Rolex watch in plain minimalist packaging. Luxury in an anything be it expensive gifts, motoring doesn’t lend itself well [...]
France To Introduce Plain Tobacco Packaging By 2016
France, a country famous for making smoking look sophisticated will soon be adopting neutral packaging in line with most other European countries who are seeing the benefits anti-smoking legislation. The legislation on plain packaging for [...]
Morrisons Package Inspired By Christmas Past
Supermarket giant Morrisons has gone back to Christmases of yesteryear for inspiration on its festive packaging for 2014. Whether it’s mince pies or Christmas cake - shoppers can expect a return nostalgia with packaging more [...]
Can Packaging Affect Buying Decisions?
Walk down the aisle of a supermarket and you will be bombarded with all kinds of packaging in all different kinds of shapes, sizes and colours. Supermarkets also use signage to distract us and tempt [...]
Thinking ahead; how will we address the legislative directive to not advertise certain products on packaging?
The advent of plain cigarette packaging perhaps leads us to consider what may be potentially next and with this in mind, how do we make the best of these potential central initiatives? The answer of course [...]
Luxury brands demand luxury packaging
The basic elements of luxury packaging including colour and materials used are as important as the luxury item itself. Luxury brands usually follow fashion trends and the basic conveyance of the ‘luxury feel’ to those [...]
Anatomy of a Cardboard Box
The humble cardboard box. Chances are you played in one as a child, as they made excellent imaginary aeroplanes, cars or secret hideouts. If you’ve ever moved house, you’ve probably packed your precious keepsakes in [...]
The Industrial Revolution’s Impact on Packaging
Years ago, manufacturers didn’t need to worry about packaging products for sale and transport. But over time, it became a necessity to deliver goods to consumers in innovative new ways. Today, packaging is crucial for [...]
How Bongo International Cut Their Shipping Costs By 20%
E-commerce continues to grow year after year, as shoppers continue to favour the ease of online ordering versus trips to the high street. Depending on your personal point of view, it can be seen as [...]
Elliott Free Samples
Everywhere you look, there is a product being advertised to consumer. From the programmes on your telly, the drive time radio in your car, banners on the websites you visit and even the billboards as [...]
Why Use Elliott Packaging?
The packaging industry is big business. Billions of pounds are spent annually on the design and packaging of everything from food to toys to electronics. The fact is 60% of all packaging is for food [...]
Elliott Bubble Wrap
Who doesn’t love Bubble Wrap? There is so much joy in grabbing a sheet of puffed up, plastic goodness and enjoying a nice, long popping session. Everyone seems to have their own style as well. [...]
Branding
It’s not easy to get away from branded packaging because it’s almost everywhere we look. Why? Because branding influences what we buy and how much we buy. It has been proven time and again that [...]
Exciting and Vibrant Packaging is a Great Way to Capture the Attention of Consumers
Exciting and vibrant packaging is a great way to capture the attention of consumers. However, some advertisers don’t know when to say when. This becomes particularly apparent when it comes to toys and items designed [...]
Have you Ever Received a Free Sample for FMCG Brands in the Past?
Have you ever received a free sample for FMCG brands in the past? Did you actually sample the sample you received? If you are like most people, the answer is YES. The success of this [...]
Packaging
Packaging. It’s everywhere you look and virtually every item you use come in it. It seems that only in the past century packaging has made its mark on society. But you’ll have to look back [...]
Consider your audience before deciding on your packaging!
It may well be a fundamental of simple marketing but many firms don’t consider who their target audience is before branding and deciding on their packaging. This is particularly relevant where your audience is potentially [...]
Sainsbury’s and its dedicated Easter Egg packaging recycling facilities
Sainsbury’s has launched a scheme that will enable customers to re-cycle their Easter egg packaging in its stores. The Sainsbury’s recycling facilities will be able to be used to recycle all Easter egg packaging and [...]
It’s not always as simple as presenting the brand!
At Elliott Packaging we create branded packaging for organisations looking to promote their brand. It’s not always as simple as displaying the brand however and graphics that fail to make a difference can often upset [...]
Tesco, having trialed recyclable plastic packaging, is reported to be in a position to save the waste of more than a million eggs each year as a result of these tests
Most of us will have, at some time or another, opened a branded box of eggs only to find a broken one as the result of an ‘in-transit’ incident. For the consumer this is frustrating, [...]