What PLANGLOW LIMITED does

Planglow Limited is a privately held UK family business, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bristol, that supplies food labelling software and plant-based, certified compostable and recyclable packaging to the catering industry. Its core software product, LabelLogic Live, is a cloud-based (AWS) web application that automates Natasha's Law compliant allergen and nutrition labelling, with a centralised recipe database, multi-site management, and bespoke API integrations to eight leading recipe management and procurement systems (Fourth, Erudus, Access, CaterCloud, Caternet, Civica, Kafoodle, IndiCater). The software is sold on subscription at £18-£24 per month and is bundled, in the case of LabelLogic Air, with a rugged Android tablet and Bluetooth roll printer (hardware bundle priced at £1,050 + VAT).

The company earns revenue across four streams: (i) LabelLogic Live subscriptions, (ii) LabelLogic Air hardware sales, (iii) sheet and roll labels plus compostable/recyclable packaging products (including branded collections such as Back to Nature, Street Food, Botanical Plus, Natural, Gastro, Blanco and Festive Favourites), and (iv) bespoke design services from an in-house Adobe Creative Suite team. Distribution is primarily direct via planglow.com and five regional account managers serving UK enterprise customers, supported by a warehouse in Hartlebury and authorised distributors in Ireland (Cafe Brands) and Poland (Uni-Pack). Customers span large contract caterers (Elior, Aramark, Compass Group, ISS, Atalian Servest), NHS hospitals, universities, local authorities, visitor attractions and SMB cafes and bakeries. Planglow holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Living Wage Foundation credentials, and is a member of the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association and the Food Packaging Association. Leadership transitioned in 2023 when founder John Scott retired after 37 years as Managing Director, with the company now run by four directors maintaining the family business ethos.

Name

PLANGLOW LIMITED

Legal name

Planglow Ltd

Website

https://planglow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Planglow Limited is a Bristol-based family business founded in 1986 that supplies food labelling software (LabelLogic Live) plus certified compostable and recyclable packaging to UK and European contract caterers, healthcare, education, and hospitality operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Labelling Software

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (561910)

akta.pro primary industry

Label Artwork/Regulatory Review & Compliance Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA; format, allergens, QUID) (AFALAHAL)

Keywords

• Food labelling software
• Compostable food packaging
• Allergen labelling compliance
• Plant-based packaging supplies
• Catering label solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription - LabelLogic Live: Monthly or annual subscription to labelling software. Includes all features as standard with no hidden fees. Requires purchase of Planglow labels for use with the software.
2. Hardware Sales - LabelLogic Air: Sale of complete tablet + bluetooth roll printer labelling system including 3-year warranty and advanced replacement.
3. Labels and Packaging Products: Sale of sheet labels, roll labels, and compostable/recyclable food packaging products. Includes standard and custom/branded products with various minimum order quantities.
4. Custom Design Services: Bespoke packaging and labelling design services with custom branding created by in-house design team using Adobe Creative Suite.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Planglow provides an integrated food labelling and packaging solution for the catering industry. Its core offering is LabelLogic Live, a cloud-based SaaS application that creates legislatively compliant (Natasha's Law) food labels with automatic allergen highlighting and multi-site centralised management, complemented by a physical product range of certified compostable and recyclable packaging, sheet and roll labels, and bespoke design services.

Product overview

Planglow Limited operates as a market-leading provider of food labelling software and plant-based catering disposables, offering an integrated platform-plus-products model. The core offering centers on LabelLogic Live, a multi-award winning web-based food labelling SaaS application that enables businesses to create compliant allergen and nutrition labels. This software platform integrates with leading recipe management systems (Fourth, Erudus, Access, CaterCloud, CIVICA, Kafoodle, and others) for seamless data management. Physical products include comprehensive packaging collections (Back to Nature, Street Food, Botanical Plus, Natural, Gastro, Blanco, Festive Favourites) featuring certified compostable and recyclable options, alongside sheet and roll labels in over 30 designs. The portfolio also includes LabelLogic Air (a hardware bundle with tablet and Bluetooth printer), bespoke custom design services, food safety products, display items, and plant-based cutlery. Pricing operates on a subscription model for software (starting at £18/month annual) with physical products sold separately.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LabelLogic Live: Multi-award winning food labelling software app that enables food businesses to create legislatively compliant food labels on any web-connected device and print with a standard or roll printer.
• LabelLogic Air

Products and services

• LabelLogic Live Multi-award winning web-based food labelling application that enables food businesses to create legislatively compliant food labels (including Natasha's Law allergen compliance) on any web-connected device, with features like auto-allergen detection, recipe builder with nutritional data, and multi-site management. Sold on monthly or annual subscription basis.
• LabelLogic Air A complete tablet and Bluetooth roll printer labelling system bundling a rugged Android tablet with LabelLogic Live software preloaded, plus a roll printer with 3-year warranty. Targeted at food businesses with limited space, low volume labelling needs, or in-kitchen labelling requirements.
• Sheet Labels A4 sheet labels compatible with standard desktop inkjet or laser printers. Available in over 30 designs, typically in minimum order quantities of 500 sheets per box. Designed for use with LabelLogic Live software.
• Roll Labels Labels on rolls for use with roll printers and the LabelLogic Air system. Compatible with Citizen CLS/CLP 631, TOSHIBA TEC B-EX4T1, and TOSHIBA TEC B-SA4T printers.
• Compostable Packaging Certified compostable food packaging including cups, pots, wedges, bowls, trays, and deli papers. Made from plant-based materials including PLA, wood pulp, and aqueous coating. Certified home compostable (NF T51-800:2015) and/or industrially compostable (EN 13432 standards).
• Simpler Recycling Packaging Recyclable packaging meeting OPRL standards and aligned with UK Simpler Recycling legislation. Includes bags, chip cones, napkins, hot dog trays, paper straws, and rPET bowl lids.
• Back to Nature Collection Grab and go range featuring both certified compostable (Din Certco) and recyclable (OPRL) packaging. Includes four sandwich packs, three food bowls, baguette bags, multi-bags, deli paper, and label options with subtle leaf print.
• Street Food Packaging Collection Multi-award winning compostable and recyclable street food packaging range. Includes fast food trays, burger boxes, deli paper, stickers, noodle boxes, takeaway containers, chip cups and cones. Made from plant-based materials with global design aesthetic.
• Botanical Plus Collection Colourful packaging and labelling range in three vibrantly fruity shades. Includes nine takeaway packaging items (cups, pots, wedges, salad packs), plus stickers and four sheet label designs. Made from plant-based materials.
• Natural Collection Rustic-style takeaway packaging and labelling range including rectangle and round labels, peel & seal wedges, tortilla wrap packs, baguette and multi-bags, salad packs, stickers, deli tape, oven bags, bloomer packs, heat seal wedges, cups, and shelf edge cards.
• Gastro Collection Premium presentation range with deli-branded finish across cups, soup containers, patisserie, sandwich bags, salad containers, grease resistant sheets, sandwich labels, and sandwich boxes. Multi-award winning products made from plant-based materials.
• Blanco Collection Contemporary coffee shop collection with whitewashed wood effect and subtle detailing. Includes labels, multi-bags, wrap bags, baguette bags, and card inserts. Made from plant-based materials.
• Festive Favourites Collection Seasonal festive-themed packaging and labelling collection including cups, labels, and holiday-appropriate designs.
• Bespoke & Custom Design Service Custom design packaging and labelling service with in-house graphic designers working across Adobe Creative Suite. Includes bespoke label design, custom branded bags, cups, wedges, deli papers, and complete brand creation. Lead times 3-16 weeks depending on product type.
• Food Safety Products Food safety labelling and display items including temperature monitoring labels, use-by markers, and allergen information displays.
• Display Items Menu boards, menu stands, and point-of-sale display items for allergen information and pricing.
• Plant-Based Cutlery Wooden cutlery sets including knives, forks, and spoons as alternatives to single-use plastics.
• Labels for Natasha's Law

Quantifiable outcome

• LabelLogic Live saves businesses significant time - Elior manages 36,000 ingredients with 26 allergen attributes through streamlined automated labelling.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EruduscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership providing access to product data from over 140 regional and national wholesalers. Enables customers to add branded items to food labelling using product code or name with accurate, always up-to-date product information.
• Access GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for multi-site hospitality operators bringing together EPoS, reservations, purchase to pay, property maintenance, people management, CRM and finance.
• CaterCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership providing menu management, budget control and compliance tools for the catering industry.
• FourthcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership with leading workforce and inventory technology for hospitality operators. Enables customers to optimise sales, control costs and stay compliant.
• My Purchasing PartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent purchasing specialists saving clients money across all categories of spend, with expertise in Contract Catering, Care, Education and Hospitality.
• Pelican ProcurementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProcurement and supply chain specialist providing bespoke professional support and advance technology to education, hospitality and healthcare organisations.
• PRM Waste SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBio processing partnership offering on-site organic waste digestors (Bio-Processor) that aerobically break waste down by up to 80%, transforming food and packaging waste into soil enricher. Provides closed-loop waste disposal solution.
• Zap Waste ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for nationwide waste management solutions including recycling, compostables, WEEE and green waste. Connects businesses with local composting services for compostable packaging disposal.
• Cafe BrandsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor for customers in Ireland. Unit 34, Premier Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 11.
• Uni-PackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor for customers in Poland. Uni-Pack Maciejko Sp. J., ul. Raszynska 13, 05-500 Piaseczno, Poland.
• BBIA (Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanglow is a member of BBIA and campaigns through them to change UK's waste infrastructure limitations for compostable packaging disposal.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fourth: Hospitality workforce, inventory and recipe/menu management platform — a leading system for UK and US contract caterers. Fourth connects to LabelLogic Live via bespoke API for Elior and is a direct competitor on the menu-to-label data flow that Planglow's labelling value proposition depends on.
• BioPak: Global provider of compostable and sustainable food packaging — cups, containers, cutlery, bags — made from plant-based materials. Comparable to Planglow's packaging range across certifications (EN 13432, home compostable) and customer profile (cafés, caterers, foodservice).
• Saffron (Civica): Civica's Saffron kitchen management software serves caterers with menu, cost and compliance tools used across public-sector and private food service. Saffron delivers allergen labelling capabilities that directly overlap with LabelLogic Live, and is also listed as a Planglow integration partner.
• CaterCloud: Menu management, budget control and compliance software purpose-built for the catering industry. CaterCloud competes on the same allergen and nutrition compliance workflow as LabelLogic Live and is also a Planglow integration partner.
• Kafoodle: UK foodservice software focused on allergen, nutrition and recipe management with labelling outputs. Kafoodle is both a Planglow integration partner and a direct competitor in software-driven allergen compliance for caterers, schools, care homes and hospitality operators.
• Vegware: UK-headquartered manufacturer of compostable foodservice packaging, including takeaway containers, cups, cutlery and deli paper. Vegware is the most direct competitive peer to Planglow's compostable packaging business, serving the same grab-and-go and contract catering customers in the UK and exporting globally.

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Major North American and global foodservice packaging manufacturer producing cups, containers, cutlery and foodservice disposables. Operates at much larger scale than Planglow and overlaps in foodservice packaging customer accounts, though less focused on certified compostable.
• Huhtamaki: Large global food packaging manufacturer with a significant flexible and rigid foodservice packaging portfolio (paper cups, containers, wraps). Huhtamaki operates at a much larger scale than Planglow and competes in many of the same customer RFPs, though with a broader, less-specialised range.
• Duni Group: European producer of table-top and food packaging solutions including napkins, plates, cups and takeaway items with sustainability credentials. Comparable to Planglow's packaging collections across reusable, recyclable and compostable foodservice tableware.

Others

• Avery Dennison: Global labelling and packaging materials manufacturer supplying pressure-sensitive labels, tags and RFID. Relevant as the upstream materials and label supplier in Planglow's label product category rather than a direct competitor; an enabling ecosystem participant in the labelling supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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