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How Much Packaging Does a Busy Cafe Need? A Bulk-Buying Guide

by F&J Packaging | Jun 20, 2026 | Guides

Running out of cups mid-rush is stressful and expensive. Buying in bulk fixes that — here’s how to plan it.Start with your daily volume. Count your busiest day’s coffees, takeaway meals and bagged items. Multiply by trading days to get a weekly run rate...

The Commercial Cleaning Supplies Checklist for Hospitality

by F&J Packaging | Jun 20, 2026 | Guides

A clean venue protects your customers, your staff and your reputation. Use this checklist to make sure you’re never caught short.Chemicals. Kitchen degreaser and sanitiser, dishwashing liquid, glass cleaner, floor cleaner, and a bathroom/washroom cleaner. Keep a...

Coffee Cup Sizes and Lids Explained (8, 12 and 16oz)

by F&J Packaging | Jun 20, 2026 | Guides

Ordering coffee cups sounds simple until you hit sizes, wall types and lid compatibility. Here’s the short version.The common sizes. 8oz suits a standard flat white or cappuccino, 12oz is the all-rounder for lattes and larger milk coffees, and 16oz covers large...

Paper Bag Sizes for Cafes and Bakeries

by F&J Packaging | Jun 20, 2026 | Guides

The right paper bag keeps food tidy, on-brand and easy to carry. Here’s how to pick.Flat bags are best for single items — a muffin, a pastry, a sandwich. They come in brown and white and in numbered sizes, with the number roughly indicating capacity.GPL...

Bagasse vs Plastic vs Kraft: Choosing Eco Takeaway Packaging

by F&J Packaging | Jun 20, 2026 | Guides

“Eco-friendly” gets used a lot in packaging — here’s a plain-English comparison so you can choose with confidence.Bagasse (sugarcane pulp). Made from the fibre left after sugar is extracted, bagasse is a renewable, commercially compostable material....

Which Takeaway Container Is Right for Hot Food?

by F&J Packaging | Jun 20, 2026 | Guides

Getting takeaway packaging right is about more than holding food — it has to survive heat, grease, sauce and a 20-minute delivery without going soggy or leaking. Here’s how to choose. Hot, saucy meals (curries, stir-fries, pasta). Look for containers with a...