While everyone at Spring Fair was busy obsessing over products this week, we were completely distracted by the packaging. Our mission? To decode the packaging trends on show. Here are Four Trends That Defined Spring Fair 2026 at the NEC Birmingham.

From better transparency regarding supply chains and custom packaging options which don’t harm the environment, take a look at the top sustainable packaging trends expected for 2023.

Have you thought about the packaging products your business is using and how eco-friendly they are? With high recycled content packaging and sustainability set be even more important factors for consumers deciding where to spend their money this year, it’s time to look for eco-friendly alternatives if you haven’t already.

Do you want to protect your products and reduce damages? Are you using too much packaging or looking to use more environmentally friendly products? Do you want to make costs savings or looking for more efficient processes? If so, Leyland’s Packaging Review can help.

Leyland Packaging started selling packaging 35 years ago in local premises above a corner shop. Back then John Bates, the founder, delivered orders to his customers across Northamptonshire in person and many of those first customers are still loyal customers today.

Leyland Packaging recently attended the first University of Northampton Sustainability Summit. They were invited to this inaugural event by one of the event sponsors, Freefoam Building Products Ltd.

Bubble wrap is so useful – most businesses will use it daily, and consumers will recognise it as part of their ecommerce packaging. But did you know that bubble wrap was actually an accidental invention?