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Lan Olitoquit

DORU Author

Lan Olitoquit, DORU packaging blog author and marketing professional

Lan Olitoquit

Creative and Marketing Professional

Lan is a creative and marketing professional with over seven years of experience. He transforms brand messaging into compelling digital experiences, using data to craft high-converting campaigns. He is currently pursuing an MBA at San Beda College Alabang, bridging what business knows with what business does.

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52 packaging guides and case studies

Bagasse sugarcane fibre clamshell takeaway boxes and food containers

Sustainable Packaging

Bagasse Food Containers: Are Sugarcane Takeaway Boxes Right for Your Business?

2 November 2026
Kraft paper sushi tray with window lid for takeaway sushi sets

Food Containers

Sushi Trays for Takeaway: Choosing Kraft Trays for Sushi Bars and Delivery

30 October 2026
Christmas party catering spread served in kraft takeaway boxes, bagasse clamshell boxes and kraft bowls with napkins and wooden cutlery

Seasonal Packaging

Christmas Takeaway and Party Catering Packaging: A Planning Guide

28 October 2026
Kraft paper takeaway tray holding a cheeseburger and fries

Buying Guides

Takeaway Containers Wholesale: How UK Food Businesses Cut Packaging Costs

26 October 2026
Two stacked clear plastic food containers with white lids for takeaway and meal prep

Food Containers

Microwavable Takeaway Containers: What Food Businesses Should Know

23 October 2026
Red and kraft Christmas takeaway coffee cups with white lids in a pulp cup carrier on a festive London café counter

Custom Print

Custom Printed Christmas Coffee Cups: Lead Times, Minimums and Design Tips

21 October 2026
Bonfire night street food stall serving loaded fries in kraft bowls, soup in paper cups and hot dogs in kraft trays

Seasonal Packaging

Bonfire Night Food Packaging: What Street Food Traders Need for 5 November

19 October 2026
Kraft paper takeaway food boxes for hot meals, rice and noodles

Food Boxes

Kraft Food Boxes for Takeaways: Which Style Fits Your Menu?

16 October 2026
Disposable wooden cutlery set for catering events and office lunches

Catering

Catering Disposables Checklist: Everything You Need for Events and Office Lunches

14 October 2026
Kraft paper carrier bag with twisted paper handles for takeaway orders

Bags

Paper Bags with Handles for Takeaways: Sizes, Strength and Bulk Buying

12 October 2026
Paper takeaway coffee cups with fitted lids stacked for a café counter

Cups & Drinks

Disposable Coffee Cups with Lids: A Wholesale Buying Guide for UK Cafés

9 October 2026
Wholesale cases of kraft takeaway packaging ready for delivery to London restaurants and cafés

London Packaging

Affordable Food Packaging Suppliers in London: How to Pay Less Without Cutting Corners

7 October 2026
DORU delivery van delivering next-day takeaway packaging to a restaurant in London

London Packaging

Next-Day Takeaway Packaging Delivery in London: How It Works and How to Never Run Out

7 October 2026
Wholesale takeaway food containers and lids for London restaurants buying packaging in bulk

London Packaging

Wholesale Takeaway Packaging for London Restaurants: What to Buy and How Much

7 October 2026
Kraft takeaway bowls, soup containers and clamshell boxes serving a Halloween menu with pumpkin soup and spooky street food

Seasonal Packaging

Halloween Food Packaging Ideas for Takeaways and Restaurants

7 October 2026
Halloween custom printed kraft paper bag and food box with pumpkin and bat designs at a London street food stall

Custom Print

Halloween Custom Printed Packaging: Branded Bags, Boxes and Cups for the Season

7 October 2026
London takeaway staff packing stacks of kraft boxes and paper bags during a busy Halloween order rush

Seasonal Packaging

Preparing Your Takeaway for the Halloween Rush: Packaging Stock Checklist

7 October 2026
Recyclable kraft and paper food packaging arranged for a UK takeaway business reviewing EPR packaging fees

Compliance

UK EPR Packaging Fees Explained: What Takeaways and Cafés Need to Know

30 September 2026
BPA-free kraft paper soup containers with lids for a UK café reviewing food-contact packaging safety

Compliance

The BPA Ban and Food Packaging: What UK Food Businesses Should Do

30 September 2026
Kraft takeaway boxes and hot food containers stacked ready for a winter delivery service in the UK

Packaging Guides

Best Packaging for Hot Food Delivery: A Winter Menu Guide

30 September 2026
Custom printed food packaging selection including a kraft takeaway box, paper cup, soup container and carrier bag

Custom Print

Printed Food Packaging: A Practical Product-Selection Guide

22 September 2026
Restaurant kitchen pass with kraft takeaway boxes and paper carrier bags packed ready for delivery orders

Custom Print

Custom Printed Takeaway Packaging for Restaurants: How to Start

22 September 2026
Street food market stall serving hot food in kraft paper bowls with stacked boxes and greaseproof pouches on the counter

Custom Print

Branded Packaging for Market Stalls and Street Food Traders

22 September 2026
Independent cafe and bakery counter with kraft coffee cups, paper bags and pastry pouches arranged for service

Custom Print

Custom Printed Packaging for Small Food Businesses: Cafés, Bakeries and Home Kitchens

22 September 2026
Sustainable food packaging representing PPWR compliance planning

PPWR & Compliance

PPWR Packaging Rules for Food Businesses: 2026 Checklist

21 September 2026
PFAS-tested sugarcane bagasse takeaway boxes and bowls

PPWR & Compliance

PFAS-Free Food Packaging After PPWR: Takeaway Boxes, Bowls and Greaseproof Paper

21 September 2026
BPA-free and PFAS-free food packaging options for London businesses

London Packaging Supply

BPA-Free and PFAS-Free Food Packaging Supplier in London: What to Ask Before You Buy

21 September 2026
Meals on Reels branded takeaway box, food bowl, cup and noodle box

Case Studies

Meals on Reels: Coordinated Custom Food Packaging

16 September 2026
Salt's Smokehouse branded fibre clamshell takeaway boxes beside a burger and chips

Case Studies

Salt’s Smokehouse: Branded Fibre Takeaway Boxes

16 September 2026
Kokodoo red and white custom takeaway boxes with a branded paper bag

Case Studies

Kokodoo: Bold Custom Takeaway Boxes and Bags

16 September 2026
Food Junkee custom black kraft bowls, cups and handled paper bag

Case Studies

Food Junkee: A Complete Branded Bowl, Cup and Bag Range

16 September 2026
Gav's Kitchen custom catering box, bowl, cup and folded takeaway box

Case Studies

Gav’s Kitchen: Custom Catering Packaging with Useful Information

16 September 2026
Food-safe greaseproof paper sheets and wraps

Materials

Greaseproof Paper: Food Safety, Compostability and Which Type to Use

17 March 2026
Stackable takeaway boxes for restaurant delivery orders

Choosing Packaging

The Best Packaging for Delivery Platform Orders

13 March 2026
Branded takeaway packaging selected for value and presentation

Cost & Margin

How to Cut Packaging Costs Without Cheapening Your Brand

10 March 2026
Clear cold drink cups for comparing rPET and PLA materials

Materials

rPET or PLA? Choosing Cold Drink Cups You Can Justify

6 March 2026
Kraft takeaway food box with a professional allergen and ingredient label

Recycling & Compliance

Allergen Labelling for Takeaway Food: What You Must Show

3 March 2026
Kraft paper food bowl suitable for hot takeaway meals

Materials

Can You Microwave Paper and Kraft Food Containers?

27 February 2026
Restaurant packaging supplies ready for stock planning

Getting Started

How Much Packaging Should a Restaurant Order at a Time?

24 February 2026
Wholesale food packaging stock for trade customers

Getting Started

How Buying Wholesale Packaging Works (and What a Trade Account Gives You)

20 February 2026
Packaging artwork, colour swatches and food containers during custom-print proofing

Custom Print

How Long Does Custom Printed Packaging Take?

17 February 2026
Custom printed food packaging in coordinated brand colours

Custom Print

How Much Does Custom Printed Packaging Cost?

13 February 2026
Lined paper food and drink containers for takeaway service

Materials

PLA vs Water-Based Lined Paper Cups: Which Should You Buy?

10 February 2026
Paper coffee cups in common 8oz, 12oz and 16oz sizes

Choosing Packaging

8oz, 12oz or 16oz? Choosing Coffee Cup Sizes That Sell

6 February 2026
Hot and cold drink cups for a new coffee shop

Getting Started

The Packaging Checklist for Opening a Coffee Shop

3 February 2026
Vented takeaway boxes suitable for chips and fried food

Choosing Packaging

How to Stop Chips Going Soggy in Takeaway Packaging

30 January 2026
Takeaway food containers and lids suitable for hot meals

Choosing Packaging

The Best Takeaway Containers for Hot Food (and How to Stop Leaks)

27 January 2026
Clear plastic food containers affected by UK packaging rules

Recycling & Compliance

Plastic Packaging Tax, Explained for Food Businesses

23 January 2026
Bagasse food containers used as alternatives to single-use plastic packaging

Recycling & Compliance

The UK Single-Use Plastics Ban: What's Out, and What to Use Instead

19 January 2026
Sustainable food packaging materials ready for recycling or composting

Recycling & Compliance

Biodegradable vs Compostable vs Recyclable: What the Words Actually Mean

15 January 2026
Natural sugarcane bagasse food containers and tableware

Materials

What Is Bagasse Packaging — and Is It Really Compostable?

12 January 2026
Paper takeaway coffee cups for a UK food business

Recycling & Compliance

Are Paper Coffee Cups Recyclable in the UK?

8 January 2026