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New food packaging for Take Away and Delivery 2024

For this year 2024, we are pleased to introduce our new dedicated “Food Packaging” section, specifically designed to meet our customers’ demands for take-away and delivery packaging. We highlight a selection of products for their innovative design and commitment to sustainability.

Products made from recycled paper are growing in popularity

It is becoming increasingly common for a shop to deliver our shopping in a recycled paper bag, to sit down in a restaurant that uses recycled tablecloths or to see rolls of paper and all kinds of products with the «100% recycled» label on the shelves of department stores. It is not for nothing that paper is one of the most recycled materials and, also, it is being recycled better and better, in other words, more efficiently and sustainably. So, it is not surprising that the production of such products is increasing and that consumer demand is growing.

Christmas Trends 2022-2023

The Christmas holidays are approaching and once again this year we present you with a variety of proposals for dressing the tables, wrapping gifts or stocking up on cotillion items to liven up the celebrations. For this occasion, we have incorporated new, ecological products, with renewed designs and formats, which are added to the great variety of articles already available. These are the new trends for Christmas 2022-2023.

Reusable or single-use packaging – That is the question

One of the dilemmas that hospitality owners face, from an environmental point of view, is whether it is better to use reusable or single-use tableware in their businesses. A priori, the use of reusable packaging might seem to favour a circular economy. But a thorough life-cycle analysis of different packaging, commonly used in quick-service establishments, shows that the environmental footprint of single-use packaging is smaller and therefore contributes to a more sustainable world.

Ending food waste

One of the objectives of the United Nations (UN) for the coming years is to halve food waste, a problem that affects all countries in the world, especially the most populated ones. It is estimated that 931 million tonnes of food are thrown away every year, a figure that we should try to reduce as much as possible if we want to help solve one of the biggest problems facing us as a species: how a world population that is constantly growing and with limited resources will feed itself in the future.

The multiple lives of a paper bag

Paper shopping bags are increasingly being used in shops. They have long since caught up with plastic bags in terms of performance, strength and durability. They also surpass them in certain aspects, such as brand visibility. But it is the environmental benefits that make them the preferred choice for consumers and shop owners alike. Now, thanks to a study, we also know that reuse is more common than we thought.

The FSC™ label certifies García de Pou’s commitment to the environment

Hundreds of products in our catalogue are FSC™ certified, a mark that indicates that the paper and cardboard they are made from comes from sustainable forests. The wood used is audited by external companies throughout the entire process to ensure that a series of environmental and social standards are respected. The FSC™ label is one of the most highly rated labels, according to consumer organisations.

Premium-quality melamine tableware: modern, stylish and functional

Premium-quality melamine tableware is back in fashion in the hotel and restaurant sector, and it’s no wonder, since its shape, appearance and finish is modern and attractive – very much in keeping with current trends.

In terms of quality, premium melamine crockery is on a par with porcelain or ceramic tableware. In fact, it is so similar that it can be difficult to tell them apart at first glance.

What are dim sum?

Dim sum are an Asian delicacy: small stuffed pouches that are usually steamed and that have been popular in restaurants all over the world for some time now. Originating from the Chinese province of Canton, their name means ‘little morsel that touches the heart’. It is not known whether they began as a snack for travellers on the Silk Road or whether they were made by the court’s cooks to ‘touch the heart’ of the imperial family. In any case, what is clear is that they were a great success and soon spread throughout the country, becoming part of its identity.

Delivery: gastronomic trend of 2022

That delivery would experience a boom after the onset of the pandemic was to be expected. What was perhaps less predictable was that food delivery would become the leading gastronomic trend of 2022, and, it seems, it is here to stay. What started out of necessity for the restaurant industry (with restaurants closed due to restrictions, they had to find a way to survive) is now a booming business. And this is evidenced by the fact that not only can you find the usual options, but now renowned chefs with several Michelin stars are also offering delivery services. You could say that home delivery food is living in its own golden age.

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