Discover the Latest Trends and Insights in Packaging

What is PLA?

Jan 04, 2026 Sustainability, Product Related

Polylactic acid or polylactide, or PLA for short, is a bioplastic resin made from renewable resources, like corn, potatoes, tapioca and sugarcane. With growing interest in sustainable packaging solutions, demand for eco-friendly materials, like PLA, is on the rise.

Detpak’s Guide to Home and Commercial Composting

Dec 16, 2025 Sustainability, Product Related

If you’ve ever looked closely at the labels on your packaging, you might have noticed a couple of different composting labels. As it turns out, there are different types of composting, so it pays to understand the difference.

What is the Best Packaging Material for Fast Food and Greasy Foods?

Nov 09, 2025 Product Related, Fast Food

As fast food and food delivery services continue to gain popularity, many food businesses are faced with the challenge of packaging greasy items, like burgers and fries, so they arrive with their customers fresh and hot.

Keep It Cool: Your Guide to Ice Cream Packaging for Food Delivery Success

Oct 23, 2025 Product Related, Packaging Tips, Delivery, Desserts

Summer is on the way, and that means ice cream orders are on the rise. But when frozen treats meet food delivery, the results can be either delightfully refreshing, or a melted mess. The difference? Smart packaging choices.

Reduce Plastic Waste with Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Jul 31, 2025

Australian States have and continue to enforce bans/legislation on single-use problematic plastics encouraging packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable.

Keep Waste out of Nature: Production

Jul 01, 2025

The production process plays a key role in the sustainability of packaging. Throughout the production process, manufacturers can make conscious choices that help to reduce waste and pollution. This is often referred to as the circular economy.

Choosing the Right Burger Packaging

May 17, 2025 Product Related, Delivery, Fast Food

International Burger Day is taking place on May 28 and we’re encouraging you to get involved and celebrate everything we love about burgers. We wind back the clock to the 1900’s, and talk all things burger packaging ahead of the big day.

10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in Your Food Business

Apr 23, 2025 Sustainability

With plastic bans continuing to roll out across the country, it’s more important than ever for food businesses to cut plastic waste throughout their operations. As a food business, it’s essential to choose quality sustainable packaging that’s compliant with plastic bans, within your region.

Small Food Packaging: How to Choose the Right Portion Cups for Takeaway

Feb 06, 2025 Product Related, Packaging Tips

If you’re looking for sustainable packaging solutions, here’s what you need to know about how to choose the right portion cups, and how to use Detpak’s new range.

Sustainable Practices for Food Businesses

Jan 13, 2025

Amid ongoing pressure from consumers, increasing regulatory requirements and a general duty to the environment, food businesses are having to embrace more sustainable practices throughout their business.

Sustainable Packaging Language – Greenwashing

Jan 06, 2025

The ACCC describes greenwashing as a situation where a business uses any claim or omits key information that makes a product or service seem better or less harmful to the environment than it really is.

Wrapping Up This Year’s Packaging Trends: What To Expect In 2025

Dec 01, 2024

The packaging industry has experienced significant changes over the past few years, spurred by a need to meet changing consumer demands and regulatory changes. As a result, manufacturers are embracing sustainable materials and harnessing technology, which has led to packaging and material innovations.

Preserve Natural Resources: Fibre Source

Sep 23, 2024

To be able to preserve natural resources, businesses need to make informed decisions on the type of materials, and their source, used to make their packaging products. At Detpak, we’re committed to producing packaging solutions that are produced sustainably using materials, such as paper, paper board, sugarcane bagasse and bamboo.

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