2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Bonson. Since 1984 Bonson has been providing food packaging to the food service and food manufacturing sectors, developing a fantastic reputation for its commitment to quality, innovation and service. With operations in New Zealand and Australia, the business has expanded from its origins as a modest factory in West Auckland when David Tsui and his brother first immigrated from Hong Kong to a fully-fledged Australasian entity. Many well-known grocery brands on both sides of the Tasman now rely on Bonson’s advanced technology and capabilities to produce packag ..read more

Takeaway food, as tasty as it may be, presents people in the food service industry a number of challenges. With the goal of well-presented food that can be transported safely and securely, there is a lot to consider when it comes to packaging. Often takeaway food can be quite liquid and oily, so containers need to withstand the grease, hold the heat, and avoid spills with tight-fitting lids and sturdy bases. A range of plastics are used for takeaway containers and are all up to the task of handling the nature of takeaway food. These materials include polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene Terepht ..read more

You know the saying “you can’t judge a book by its cover”? That is true in many cases, however when it comes to food packaging, often it IS what’s on the outside that counts. The food containers you package restaurant food and takeaways in serve an important role in delivering positive customer experiences. They need to fulfil a number of functions to avoid the disappointment of soggy fries, cold burgers and curries that leak all over a car seat on the way home. So, if you want to ensure your business receives 5* reviews on Google and returning customers, then read on. Vital role that the best ..read more

Plastic food packaging goes under the microscope more than ever at this time of the year as we approach plastic free July and we thought we’d look at this topic from the perspective of keeping plastics IN circulation through finding new ways to use them before they are recycled. Rather than dwell on disposable packaging and negativity around takeaway containers, when they don’t have to be disposed – let’s focus on other ways they can be used after their initial purpose has been served. Image source: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org The circular economy acts as a framework for thinking abou ..read more

Moving to a circular economy involves reprogramming our mindset about food packaging – containers and lids do not need to be only used once if they can be repurposed for something else. We need to get creative with how plastic takeaway containers are used after their initial purpose has been served for food. As explained in this article, all of Bonson’s food containers are recyclable however we want to get people into new  habits. Remembering to repurpose them around the house and garden in multiple ways, many times over, before they are placed in the recycle bin. To give you some inspira ..read more

From humble beginnings in 1984 as a small food packaging warehouse in West Auckland, New Zealand, Bonson has grown into an Australasian business that is so much more than a wholesale supplier of food packaging. Manufacturing packaging for leading food producers means that Bonson’s products make their way into consumers’ homes on a range of well-known household brands. Industry expertise and logistics capabilities have also enabled Bonson to expand into retail and distribution. Expansion and diversification over nearly 40 years has resulted in wide selection of products for a wide selection of ..read more

Bonson is proud to share some exciting news that we know you’ll be delighted to hear because of strong feedback from our customers about consumer demand for more sustainable packaging. Sustainability is an increasing focus for everyone and we are on a mission to support Australasia’s goals to reduce carbon emissions, along with other efforts to improve the future of our planet. On our quest to continuously deliver innovative food packaging solutions, we are pleased to announce the extension of our popular RePlay™ range with brand new recycled PET (RPET) products as well as the capability to cu ..read more

Have you added sugarcane packaging into your range of food packaging options? A popular bio choice with end consumers, sugarcane pulp (or bagasse as it is also known) has a wide range of benefits which we explore below. With more plastic bans on the horizon, businesses involved in the food service sector are keener than ever to explore alternative food packaging solutions. To help familiarise you with this natural packaging material, we have put together this overview with some links to our BioChoice sugarcane range, so that you can offer this packaging to your customers if you haven’t already ..read more

Image source: Polypropylene recycling #5. Plastics NZ. Closing the loop! More and more New Zealand councils are collecting PP plastic for recycling Polypropylene (PP), plastic number 5, is one of the most versatile and valuable plastic resources on earth — benefiting generations of humans through packaging, food safety, housewares, medical supplies and more… Here in New Zealand, we’re on a mission to keep this valuable resource in the circular economy. Standardising the kerbside recycling collection system is a big focus of the ‘Advancing the Circular Economy for Plastics’ programme funded by ..read more

Summer is upon us and with a post-Covid-lockdown surge in picnics and outdoor activities, there is sure to be an increased demand for desserts and cold drinks on-the-go. Ice cream and smoothie cups, cake boxes and dessert packaging boxes are all the items that are going to protect and preserve the Christmas goodies and treats in store for us at BBQs and social gatherings this summer. If you or your customers have been serving takeaways for long enough, you would know how challenging it can be to present chilled foods professionally so that they don’t spoil and continue to look great after they ..read more