Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA)
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The FPA is the representative voice of foodservice packaging, at all levels. We engage with central and devolved governments, government committees, NGOs, other trade associations and relevant bodies.
The Innovation Gallery 2026 at Packaging Innovations & Empack is now live, showcasing a selection of innovative products chosen by the organisers. Great to see several FPA members featured in the gallery, including @HuhtamakiGroup Xampla and @egreen_uk Congratulations to all! 👏🏻
January 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The Innovation Gallery 2026 at Packaging Innovations & Empack is now live, showcasing a selection of innovative products chosen by the organisers. Great to see several FPA members featured in the gallery, including @HuhtamakiGroup Xampla and @egreen_uk Congratulations to all! 👏🏻
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: we ask what does a tonne of #foodservice #packaging actually look like; DRS gets a new identity; Emma Bourne moves on; the u-turn on business rates divides hospitality, plus EU and international developments. Sign up here fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
January 29, 2026 at 5:21 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: we ask what does a tonne of #foodservice #packaging actually look like; DRS gets a new identity; Emma Bourne moves on; the u-turn on business rates divides hospitality, plus EU and international developments. Sign up here fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: it's an action-packed issue! Starting with news from this week's meeting of the APPG on Packaging; issues with the new PRN system; update on the TAF parliamentary evening; PPWR; Simpler Recycling and tons more. Sign-up here: fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
January 22, 2026 at 6:02 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: it's an action-packed issue! Starting with news from this week's meeting of the APPG on Packaging; issues with the new PRN system; update on the TAF parliamentary evening; PPWR; Simpler Recycling and tons more. Sign-up here: fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: more on EPR (now there's a surprise!) and those payment enforcement emails; PackUK's advisory group members; the EU SUPD consultation; a popular addition to our stand at #PIE2026 – and a shiny new look for the new year fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
January 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: more on EPR (now there's a surprise!) and those payment enforcement emails; PackUK's advisory group members; the EU SUPD consultation; a popular addition to our stand at #PIE2026 – and a shiny new look for the new year fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
Calling all FPA members. The deadline for entry to the #FPA2026Awards is midnight on 12 January, so make sure you don't miss the opportunity to Showcase your company’s innovations, people and achievements. Enter here today! foodservicepackaging.org.uk/2026-award-...
January 9, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Calling all FPA members. The deadline for entry to the #FPA2026Awards is midnight on 12 January, so make sure you don't miss the opportunity to Showcase your company’s innovations, people and achievements. Enter here today! foodservicepackaging.org.uk/2026-award-...
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: with rising EPR fees and continued environmental legislation, 2026 is set to be a challenging year. In our first issue of 2026 we reflect on the past 12 months and take a peek at what’s ahead for the sector and the FPA fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
January 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: with rising EPR fees and continued environmental legislation, 2026 is set to be a challenging year. In our first issue of 2026 we reflect on the past 12 months and take a peek at what’s ahead for the sector and the FPA fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
Happy New Year! As the FPA office reopens and we kick off 2026, we're focused on delivering even more value for our members. If you're not yet part of our community, why not take a look at all the benefits FPA membership brings ... foodservicepackaging.org.uk/join-us
January 5, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Happy New Year! As the FPA office reopens and we kick off 2026, we're focused on delivering even more value for our members. If you're not yet part of our community, why not take a look at all the benefits FPA membership brings ... foodservicepackaging.org.uk/join-us
Thank you to all our members and followers for your support during 2025. We hope you and yours have a wonderful time over the holiday break. A reminder that the FPA offices will be closed from Christmas Eve until Monday 05 January. See you then and a very Happy New Year to you all!
December 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Thank you to all our members and followers for your support during 2025. We hope you and yours have a wonderful time over the holiday break. A reminder that the FPA offices will be closed from Christmas Eve until Monday 05 January. See you then and a very Happy New Year to you all!
As we hurtle towards the end of 2025, we had a quick look back at some of the stand-out achievements of the year. Our priority for the coming 12 months, as always, is our members. Learn more about the benefits of FPA membership here: foodservicepackaging.org.uk/join-us
December 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
As we hurtle towards the end of 2025, we had a quick look back at some of the stand-out achievements of the year. Our priority for the coming 12 months, as always, is our members. Learn more about the benefits of FPA membership here: foodservicepackaging.org.uk/join-us
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: more on the illustrative 2026 material EPR fees; results from the Glasgow reusable cup campaigns; secondment opportunities at Defra; and a festive look back at some FPA achievements during 2025 fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: more on the illustrative 2026 material EPR fees; results from the Glasgow reusable cup campaigns; secondment opportunities at Defra; and a festive look back at some FPA achievements during 2025 fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: ASA action on 'sustainability claims; the Suez report on industry terminology; INCPEN's request to PackUK; Year 2 illustrative EPR fees, and a request for your 2026 predictions ... fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
December 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: ASA action on 'sustainability claims; the Suez report on industry terminology; INCPEN's request to PackUK; Year 2 illustrative EPR fees, and a request for your 2026 predictions ... fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: those PackUK EPR overpayments; pEPR PRO bid deadline looms; APPG group for packaging update; post-budget business blues; FPA Awards news; and WasteAid's Big Give Christmas Challenge. Sign up here fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: those PackUK EPR overpayments; pEPR PRO bid deadline looms; APPG group for packaging update; post-budget business blues; FPA Awards news; and WasteAid's Big Give Christmas Challenge. Sign up here fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
Calling all FPA members. You can now book your tickets for the #FPA2026Awards! Here's the magic link: foodservicepackaging.org.uk/2026-awards-...
2026 Awards Tickets
Open to all FPA member companies and their guests, the annual FPA Awards is the must-attend event in the foodservice industry calendar.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Calling all FPA members. You can now book your tickets for the #FPA2026Awards! Here's the magic link: foodservicepackaging.org.uk/2026-awards-...
The #FPA2026Awards are now open for entry! FPA members have until 12 January to submit your entries, we're excited to see your product innovations and outstanding talent. It could be you posing for this winners' pic next March 🏆 Good luck! ☘️https://foodservicepackaging.org.uk/2026-award-entries
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The #FPA2026Awards are now open for entry! FPA members have until 12 January to submit your entries, we're excited to see your product innovations and outstanding talent. It could be you posing for this winners' pic next March 🏆 Good luck! ☘️https://foodservicepackaging.org.uk/2026-award-entries
The hashtag#FPA2026Awards are now open for entry! FPA members have until 12 January to submit your entries, we're excited to see your product innovations and outstanding talent. It could be you in this pic in 2026! ☘️ Categories and award criteria here: foodservicepackaging.org.uk/2026-award-e...
December 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The hashtag#FPA2026Awards are now open for entry! FPA members have until 12 January to submit your entries, we're excited to see your product innovations and outstanding talent. It could be you in this pic in 2026! ☘️ Categories and award criteria here: foodservicepackaging.org.uk/2026-award-e...
Huge thanks to our final #FPA2026Awards sponsor, the aptly named @Celebration_PP, who are sponsoring the wine to be served during the awards dinner – allowing us to raise a glass to the excellence and innovation we'll be celebrating throughout the evening 👏 👏 👏
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Huge thanks to our final #FPA2026Awards sponsor, the aptly named @Celebration_PP, who are sponsoring the wine to be served during the awards dinner – allowing us to raise a glass to the excellence and innovation we'll be celebrating throughout the evening 👏 👏 👏
A warm FPA welcome to our newest FPA Manufacturer Member, @CepacLtd. To learn more about the company visit the Cepac website at cepac.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A warm FPA welcome to our newest FPA Manufacturer Member, @CepacLtd. To learn more about the company visit the Cepac website at cepac.co.uk
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: celebrating what wasn't in the Budget; WRAP's Plastic Pact report and concerns re who hasn't yet signed up to the pact; plus the proposed consultation on mandatory certification for mechanically recycled plastic content fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
November 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: celebrating what wasn't in the Budget; WRAP's Plastic Pact report and concerns re who hasn't yet signed up to the pact; plus the proposed consultation on mandatory certification for mechanically recycled plastic content fpa-info.org/fpa-digest
Huge thanks today to the Socius Network for sponsoring the new Unsung Hero Award. We're delighted to be launching this award at the #FPA2026Awards. There is an abundance of people who work behind the scenes to make a positive impact, but are rarely recognised externally 👏 👏 👏
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Huge thanks today to the Socius Network for sponsoring the new Unsung Hero Award. We're delighted to be launching this award at the #FPA2026Awards. There is an abundance of people who work behind the scenes to make a positive impact, but are rarely recognised externally 👏 👏 👏
Our thanks to AV International Solutions @AddingValueRec for sponsoring the 2026 Rising Star Award at the #FPA2026Awards. Your support is very much appreciated 👏 👏 👏
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our thanks to AV International Solutions @AddingValueRec for sponsoring the 2026 Rising Star Award at the #FPA2026Awards. Your support is very much appreciated 👏 👏 👏
We're extending our thanks today to Amipak for sponsoring the 2026 Regional Distributor Award at the #FPA2026Awards Your support is hugely appreciated 👏 👏 👏
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
We're extending our thanks today to Amipak for sponsoring the 2026 Regional Distributor Award at the #FPA2026Awards Your support is hugely appreciated 👏 👏 👏
Many thanks to @CromwellPoly for sponsoring the 2026 National Distributor Award at the #FPA2026Awards. We really appreciate your support.
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Many thanks to @CromwellPoly for sponsoring the 2026 National Distributor Award at the #FPA2026Awards. We really appreciate your support.
Thanks again to Packaging Innovations & Empack for sponsoring the 2026 FPA Marketing Award as well as being our overall #FPA2026Awards event sponsor. Your support is hugely appreciated!
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Thanks again to Packaging Innovations & Empack for sponsoring the 2026 FPA Marketing Award as well as being our overall #FPA2026Awards event sponsor. Your support is hugely appreciated!
Today's #FPA2026Awards announcement celebrates the sponsor of the 2026 FPA Manufacturer Award, @BunzlCatering
Huge thanks to the Bunzl team for their support 👏 👏 👏
Huge thanks to the Bunzl team for their support 👏 👏 👏
November 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Today's #FPA2026Awards announcement celebrates the sponsor of the 2026 FPA Manufacturer Award, @BunzlCatering
Huge thanks to the Bunzl team for their support 👏 👏 👏
Huge thanks to the Bunzl team for their support 👏 👏 👏
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: PackUK warning about bogus Notices of Liability; plastic tax and the Autumn Budget; the wet wipes ban; and a different approach to the environment from the Reform Party? eepurl.com/dBRJJD
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: PackUK warning about bogus Notices of Liability; plastic tax and the Autumn Budget; the wet wipes ban; and a different approach to the environment from the Reform Party? eepurl.com/dBRJJD