UK packaging company The Pure Option has launched a compostable bakery bag range made from upcycled grain farming waste and wood pulp-derived NatureFlex film, with no petroleum-based plastic.

Industrial bakers could discover lucrative opportunities in the gift packaging market, according to insights from SFFF 2025. Premium bakery packaging featuring storytelling elements, eco-friendly materials and artisan design aesthetics can transform everyday baked goods into gift-worthy products commanding higher margins.