Category: News

Parkside partners with Riverford to enhance recyclable root vegetable packaging

Parkside’s advanced packaging technology is supporting organic veg box company, Riverford, to achieve the next evolution of its recyclable packaging solutions for fresh produce.  The new bags are made from vertical form fill seal, kerbside recyclable paper-based material and incorporates advanced water-based coatings that provide robust moisture and grease resistance. This ensures that Riverford’s root […]

Two Parkside team members named as finalists in this year’s Women in Packaging Awards

Parkside has announced two of its employees have been named as finalists in the UK’s Women in Packaging Excellence Awards 2025.   Nominated in the ‘Innovation in Packaging’ award category is New Product Development Technician Kirsty Plovie, while Sales Account Manager Staci Bye was listed in the ‘Sales & Business Development Leader’ category.   Hosted on the […]

Parkside celebrates outstanding safety and quality achievements at Asian site

Flexible packaging specialist Parkside is celebrating its latest safety and quality milestone, following a successful BRC audit at its Asian manufacturing site, scoring AA*.   Further strengthening its commitment to excellence, the site has also achieved ISO 9001 certification with zero observations or non-conformities – a rare accomplishment that highlights the strength and consistency of Parkside’s […]

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 […]

Parkside Asia celebrates 15 years of flexible packaging excellence

Parkside Asia, a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions, is marking a ‘crystal-clear’ milestone in packaging excellence as the company celebrates its 15th anniversary. Established in 2010 as part of Parkside Flexible’s strategic expansion into the Asian market, Parkside Asia has grown into a thriving, autonomous operation supporting customers across the Asia Pacific and Middle […]

Parkside commits to supporting next generation of packaging talent as technical apprentice joins

Parkside has partnered with Sheffield Hallam University to help support the next generation of young packaging innovators as it announces Hayden Birkenshaw has joined the company as a Technical Apprentice. Hayden, who has enrolled in the University’s groundbreaking Packaging Design and Technology course as part of the apprenticeship, joins Parkside’s renowned technical department, where he […]