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A Brief History of the Cupcake

Ever wondered how that palm-sized, frosting loaded sweet treat your customers love came from?  Amazing that someone simply realised that it would be a great idea to create a portable cake, taking sweet snack-desserts to a whole new level.

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A Guide to Social Media for Bakeries & Cakeries

We are living in the digital age and we keep hearing about how social media is the “go to” to drive business and customers to your business and website.  Did you know that 79% of independent bakeries & cakeries use social media.

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The History of a Wedding Cake

With summer approaching and the start of the Wedding Season, who knew that there was so much history related to how our traditional wedding cake came into being. 

In this fun article we will take a look at the evolution of this very traditional aspect of any wedding!

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Are custom bags or plain bags best for my cellar door?

One of the questions we often get asked by customers is why we provide a customisation service. Can our customised wine bags, for example, get customers through your cellar door?

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Government Restrictions with effect from 1 July 2023

A guide to the steps to take if you currently supply single-use plastic tableware or cutlery.

This guide is being published in line with upcoming Government Restrictions which come into effect on 1 July 2023.

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Tranche 2 phase out of single-use food items

From 1 July 2023, single-use plastic product bags, plastic straws, plastic produce labels and plastic plates, bowls and cutlery will be banned or phased out in New Zealand.

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How much wood wool do I need for my hamper?

Natural Wood Wool provides a comfy and bouncy cushioned hamper protection for wine, jars and breakables. Plus its 100% natural and made from untreated timber and sustainably sourced too. But, how much do you really need to fill your hamper?

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How much cellophane do I need to wrap my hamper?

Scrunch it, crunch it and cover it with high-quality clear cellophane.  Cellophane adds the finishing touch to hampers, gifts and everything in between.  But how much do you need to wrap your hamper?

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Social Media Top Tips for Catering Companies

Want to know how to engage with your customers on your social media platforms? Review these top tips ..

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Disposable vs Reusable Platter Trays (Review)

When it comes to platter trays or catering trays, one question that often comes up for discussion is, “what is the best option to choose when we need to keep costs down in our business”.

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A Guide to Social Media for Catering Companies

We are living in the digital age and we keep hearing about how social media is the “go to” to drive business and customers to your business and website. Did you know that 79% of independent catering companies use social media. 

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Plastic Products Banned from 1 October 2022

Illustration showing plastic products banned from 1 October 2022 (tranche 1) and alternatives.

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The Pros and Cons of Plastic and Cardboard Packaging

When it comes to food packaging 2 main materials are often considered and compared together namely cardboard and plastic. This article is written to highlight the key differences between each material, their advantages and disadvantages and also some other key points to consider when looking at your packaging needs.

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