Compostable packaging just got smarter (and lighter)
The best way to describe compostable packaging is a high-wire all-or-nothing balancing act. That sounds dramatic, but it’s true. It has to be strong enough to function as packaging throughout the supply chain, while also breaking down rapidly into nothing more than carbon dioxide, water and biomass at end-of-life. In other words, it needs to […]
Partners, progress, and packaging – reflecting on Parkside’s remarkable 2025
With 2025 drawing to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a remarkable year at Parkside. Over the past 12 months we’ve strengthened our expertise across markets and helped our partners to take bold steps toward a more sustainable future for flexible packaging. We began the year on a high note as Parkside Asia marked its 15th anniversary. Now a thriving autonomous operation, our team in Kuala […]
Meet the team: Li Lian Wong, Senior Business Development Manager
As our Malaysian team continues to grow, we sat down with Li Lian Wong not long after she joined us at Parkside to find out more about her career, her ambitions and lifestyle. With more than 20 years of sales experience, 13 of those in the packaging industry, Li Lian is an excellent addition to […]
Parkside invests in the next generation of sustainability expertise
Parkside, a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions, has taken another step in its commitment to environmental responsibility by investing in new talent dedicated to driving its sustainability agenda. The business has welcomed Marvyn Wachira as its first Trainee Sustainability and Quality Coordinator, a role designed to nurture the next generation of packaging talent while […]
Iceland Frozen Seafood freezer pack: Parkside’s recyclable paper solution for the Northcoast range
Iceland Foods is a major British supermarket chain headquartered in Deeside, Wales, specialising in frozen food and groceries. Founded in 1970, Iceland operates more than 960 stores across the UK under its Iceland and The Food Warehouse brands. The company has been a pioneer in retail sustainability, making headlines with its initiatives to reduce single-use […]
Parkside expands commercial capability with Sales appointment
Parkside has further boosted its commercial expertise with the appointment of David Henry as Sales Account Manager. David brings a wealth of flexible packaging industry experience to the business, having worked in the segment for over 15 years. A former professional footballer with Burnley FC in his teens, David’s dynamism and drive have helped increase […]
Parkside boosts tobacco packaging capabilities with strategic investment in new global team
Flexible packaging leader Parkside has positioned itself at the forefront of tobacco packaging after a series of strategic investments in its innovation capabilities and personnel, creating a new global tobacco team. As the tobacco industry experiences an exciting period of innovation driven by a wave of next-generation products and reduced risk solutions, Parkside has the […]
Parkside drives further APAC success with Asian team expansion
Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has bolstered its Asian operations with two key appointments at its Malaysia site. The appointments of Wong Li Lian as Senior Business Development Manager and Wang Lu Chay as New Business Development Manager add over 35 years of combined sales experience to the team in a move that significantly boosts Parkside’s […]
Is paper the answer to confectionery’s continuing plastic packaging problem?
In chasing alignment with the circular economy, it is fitting that the flexible packaging industry is increasingly circling back to the material that started it all – paper. The history of paper packaging can be traced back to the ancient Chinese, who treated mulberry bark fibres to create wrapping and pouches for perishable food. It’s […]
Celebrating 15 years of Parkside Asia
Fifteen years since we opened our doors at Parkside Asia, we have been on a remarkable journey. Established in 2010 as part of Parkside’s strategic expansion into the Asian region, today we’re firmly established as a thriving, autonomous leader in the flexible packaging industry. The last 15 years have seen us go from strength to […]