Is Your Packaging Ready for Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday might still feel a long way off, but for businesses preparing for one of the busiest trading periods of the year, planning starts now. On Black Friday 2025, more than £1.1 billion was spent online in the UK in a single day. Behind every one of those orders was a fulfilment operation tasked […]
One Tray. Fewer Steps. Better Results.
In bakery production, inefficiency rarely comes from one major problem. More often, it comes from small operational steps that have become part of the process over time – extra tray transfers, repeated handling, repacking products for freezing or display, and moving products between multiple packaging formats before they ever reach the shelf. Individually, these steps […]
Plastic Free July Is Ending. Your Packaging Journey Doesn’t Have To.
As another Plastic Free July draws to a close, millions of people will have spent the month making simple changes to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic. For businesses, however, July shouldn’t mark the end of the conversation. It should be the beginning. Because while awareness campaigns come and go, the pressures driving sustainable packaging are […]
From Apprentice to Packaging Designer: Celebrating World Youth Skills Day
Every career starts somewhere. For Jason, it started at just 16 years old with a Modern Apprenticeship in Digital Application Support after leaving school with his National 5 qualifications. What began as an opportunity to explore an interest in design has grown into a rewarding career, helping customers develop packaging solutions used across a wide […]
Could Your Business Benefit from a Packaging Performance Review?
Most businesses regularly review their suppliers, production processes and operational costs, but packaging is often overlooked. Once a packaging solution is in place, it’s easy to assume it’s doing its job. However, packaging has a direct impact on everything from packing efficiency and labour requirements to transit protection, material use and customer satisfaction. A Packaging […]
Introducing Our New 5L Paint Tin Fitment
Not every 5L paint tin is the same. As paint manufacturers continue to develop new products, packaging formats naturally evolve too. Some 5L tins are heavier, deeper or carry weight differently than standard designs, meaning a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always provide the best protection during transit. That’s why we’ve expanded our paint packaging range with […]
Plastic Free July: Why Better Packaging Matters More Than Ever
Every July, Plastic Free July encourages millions of people around the world to rethink their reliance on single-use plastics. From reusable coffee cups to refillable water bottles, the campaign demonstrates how small changes can collectively make a significant environmental impact. For businesses, however, one of the biggest opportunities to reduce plastic waste isn’t found in […]
Our products In Stock and Ready to Ship
When a product leaves your warehouse, your reputation travels with it. Customers expect orders to arrive quickly, safely and in perfect condition. Yet damaged goods remain one of the biggest hidden costs in the supply chain. From replacement products and additional shipping costs to customer complaints and lost repeat business, inadequate packaging can quickly become […]
How Many Paint Tins and Tubs Can Cullen’s Paint Packaging Fit?
When it comes to shipping paint, compatibility matters. Paint manufacturers, retailers and fulfilment operations often handle multiple brands, pack sizes and container formats. Finding a packaging solution that protects products consistently across a wide range of tins and tubs can be a challenge. So, we decided to put Cullen’s paint packaging to the test. Recently, […]
What Scotland’s Food & Drink Safari Told Us About the Future of Packaging
The Scotland Food & Drink Safari in Aberdeen offered far more than a behind-the-scenes look at some of the country’s most exciting food businesses. It provided a valuable snapshot of the pressures, priorities and opportunities shaping the sector today. A Supply Chain That Never Stops Our first stop was Peterhead Fish Market – the largest […]