All packaging should be accessible packaging – here’s why

All packaging should be accessible packaging – here’s why

How many times a day do you open some form of packaging? From flipping the lid on your shampoo bottle each morning to unscrewing the toothpaste cap at bedtime, we interact with products without noticing. At least, most of us do.  For the one billion people worldwide...
7 (and a half) food law changes coming into force in 2023

7 (and a half) food law changes coming into force in 2023

Keeping your products compliant with the latest industry legislation is easier said than done. Especially if you’re selling internationally.  To make life a little easier, Hooley Brown has put together a round-up of key food and beverage legislation coming into force...
14 fast-growing food and drink brands to watch in 2023

14 fast-growing food and drink brands to watch in 2023

It’s been a year of adapting to new challenges for the food industry, from HFSS laws in the UK to ingredient shortages worldwide. Yet despite these challenges, many food and drink brands have grown significantly in 2022. They feel confident and ready to launch even...
Personal care and beauty brands to watch in 2023

Personal care and beauty brands to watch in 2023

Few sectors move as quickly as beauty and personal care. We’ve covered some of 2022’s biggest beauty product trends – from reef-safe sunscreen to collagen supplements – on our blog. And we’re always looking out for challenger brands disrupting the beauty industry....
Natural goodness: how to manage organic food supplement legislation

Natural goodness: how to manage organic food supplement legislation

In an ideal world, we’d all get enough nutrients from the food we eat to feel energised and healthy. But sometimes we need a little extra help. The food supplement industry is booming: up to three-quarters of adults take dietary supplements daily, and many consumers...
How can compliance help emerging and scale-up businesses to grow?

How can compliance help emerging and scale-up businesses to grow?

For many CPG companies, compliance is seen as a ‘necessary evil’. Essential for meeting legal requirements, but not always conducive to growth. And for emerging and scale-up businesses, employing someone to manage regulation can be a major expense.  But product...