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It's that time of year again, when the mittens and scarves come out, and the packaging delivery elves kick into high gear! We wanted to get in early and give you a heads-up on our upcoming Christmas hours so that you can plan ahead.  The decent team will be taking a little break, but as it's a busy time for everyone (including you), we would recommend getting orders in early. See below for a...

With two successful London sites, you could say Rise & Bloom have really ‘bloomed.’ We had a conversation with Jay, owner/operator about it all. Grab one of their moreish pastries and read ahead! How did you get the name Rise & Bloom? We wanted a name that sums up our offering (bread rises & flowers bloom) and also its effect on our customers. To wake (rise) and have a great coffee...

With so many great spots and the new Where’s Fred’s opening, we had a lot to talk about with Chelsea, founder and wonderful lady behind it all. Read on for an insight into all her sites and some important lessons learnt along the way.Hey! First up, can you please tell our readers a bit about yourself and how you got into the hospitality industry? I come from a background of fashion and retail -...

Following in Scotland's footsteps, new regulations have been introduced in England and Wales as of October 2023 regarding certain single-use plastic items. The rules can be confusing at times, so we've broken them down for you to easily understand which single-use plastic items are affected and what the decent packaging sustainable alternatives are. So, what does this mean for you, as a hospit...

EH9 Espresso in Scotland is a colourful specialty coffee bar, serving up delicious treats and coffee with a huge smile - always. They've recently 're-launched' their brand with fabulous new custom-branded Hot Cups.  We spoke to Fraser about what inspired him to start EH9, and their uber-cool custom Hot Cups.   Can you please tell us a bit about EH9 Espresso and what inspired you to start?  It ...

Introducing our latest Compostable Canvas cup design for the summer! These limited edition cups are designed by talented Manchester-based artist, Caroline Dowsett. We spoke with her about the inspiration behind these wonderful designs and what creativity means to her.    Hey Caroline, we love the designs you have created for our recent Compostable Canvas Cup for this summer, what’s in...

Winning Best Cafe in Essex for two years running and now one of the top 5 cafes in the UK, table know what they're doing. We sat down with Ella about why they choose to use decent packaging and how small businesses can implement their own sustainability initiatives.      First off - congratulations on winning Best Cafe in Essex for 2023! This is the second year in a row that you have won...

   Meet Carl, the talented designer behind the 'Flowers' Hot Cup design. These cups have been flying out the door and we can see why! The playful design serves your coffee in a cup with a smile. It's the perfect accompaniment for the sunny days (or to brighten the rainy days of a British summer...) We have the pleasure of working with Carl and like their design work, they bring a bright, jo...

Located in an old building opposite Spitalfields market in East London, Nagare offers a spot of solace amongst the hustle. Co-owner Dora knows a thing or two about design, being the calligrapher behind the Nagare cup and merch. We sat down with her to learn more about their beautiful space and how to maintain a loyal customer base.   Can you please tell us a bit about yourself and how you got ...

Here at decent packaging, we're proud to be Carbon Zero Certified through Toitū Envirocare. Toitū Envirocare is a New Zealand-based company that reviews and evaluates companies' environmental footprint through a rigorous procedure.  Companies that pass these stringent criteria are then granted Carbon Zero certification. This is strictly reviewed yearly with companies having to share all envir...

The Nook are a wee independent serving speciality coffee, signature milkshakes, luxury hot chocolates (and a whole lot more), in Hampstead Heath. We caught up with Shalini about the key things to running a successful local and how decent helps!   Tell us, how many years ago did The Nook begin?  We opened the Nook during lockdown, Sept 2020 to be exact. It’s a very small (hence the name!) but ...

Composting is an excellent way to reduce food waste and create nutrient-rich soil by recycling organic materials back into the soil. As we supply compostable packaging, we are always looking at ways to help educate our decent community and learn more about composting.  Our team in New Zealand caught up with Maddy at the beautiful Kelmarna Gardens in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) to learn about co...