Notpla Magazine

9 Innovations in Sustainable Foodservice Packaging

From edible films to mushroom-based trays, food packaging innovation is in the spotlight and rightly so.
Jul 23, 2025

Serving up change at scale: how one of rugby’s biggest venues is tackling single-use plastic head on

When 80,000 fans pour into Allianz Stadium, everything has to run like clockwork. From super-premium hospitality suites to 40+ food units and 75 bars, the matchday experience is all about efficiency, quality and fan experience.
Jul 18, 2025

Meet Fabio, Founder of Chill Gelato - A ‘Sustainability Legend’ in plant-based dessert

In the heart of London, where food innovation meets cultural heritage, you'll find Chill Gelato - a plant-based gelato brand that’s redefining what sustainable dessert can look and taste like.
Jun 12, 2025

The Future of Food Service is Growing in Our Oceans

Why the UK's smartest food traders are ditching plastic for packaging that disappears like nature intended.
May 23, 2025

The Story of Ooho: How an Edible Bubble Could Help End Plastic Waste

What if you could not only drink the water, but eat the packaging too? It sounds like something from the future, but it's happening right now, thanks to Ooho, our revolutionary seaweed-based packaging that's helping turn the tide on single-use plastic.
May 19, 2025

Home compostable vs industrial compostable packaging: what's the difference?

This International Compost Awareness Week, we're breaking down how takeaway food packaging breaks down - and why that matters for the planet, your operations, and your customers.
May 6, 2025

From Sea to Soil: Celebrating Earth Day with Notpla's Plastic-Free Food Packaging

Every Earth Day, we're reminded that the answers to our planet's biggest problems are often found in nature itself. At Notpla, nature powers our approach to creating innovative plastic-free food packaging.
Apr 22, 2025

The EU's New Packaging Rules: What They Mean for You (and How Notpla Can Help)

Big changes are coming to packaging in Europe. The EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) aims to tackle waste, boost recycling, and phase out harmful materials. It's a bold step toward a more circular future but what does it mean for your business?
Mar 28, 2025

Beyond the Bin: Embracing a better future for takeaway packaging this Global Recycling Day

As we celebrate another Global Recycling Day, it's the perfect time to explore exciting new possibilities for takeaway food packaging. While recycling plays a valuable role in our sustainability journey, we now have the opportunity to reach for even better solutions to our plastic challenges. Despite our collective recycling efforts, the data reveals an inspiring opportunity: we can completely reimagine how takeaway packaging works.
Mar 18, 2025