Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA)
@ukfpa.bsky.social
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.
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
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
We are delighted to confirm that the 2026 FPA Award sponsor for the Foodservice Retail Operator Award is @ProAmpac. Huge thanks to them for their support 👏 👏 👏
#FPA2026Awards
#FPA2026Awards
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We are delighted to confirm that the 2026 FPA Award sponsor for the Foodservice Retail Operator Award is @ProAmpac. Huge thanks to them for their support 👏 👏 👏
#FPA2026Awards
#FPA2026Awards
Our thanks today go to @NCCO_US for sponsoring the 2026 FPA Foodservice Caterer Operator Award at the #FPA2026Awards. Your support is very much appreciated!
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Our thanks today go to @NCCO_US for sponsoring the 2026 FPA Foodservice Caterer Operator Award at the #FPA2026Awards. Your support is very much appreciated!
We are delighted to confirm that the sponsor for the 2026 FPA Food and Drink Manufacturer Award is @sedapackaging
Huge thanks to Seda for their support
#FPA2026Awards
Huge thanks to Seda for their support
#FPA2026Awards
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We are delighted to confirm that the sponsor for the 2026 FPA Food and Drink Manufacturer Award is @sedapackaging
Huge thanks to Seda for their support
#FPA2026Awards
Huge thanks to Seda for their support
#FPA2026Awards
Huge thanks to South Staffordshire Paper Products for sponsoring the 2026 Environmental Sustainability Award 👏 👏 👏
#FPA2026Awards
#FPA2026Awards
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Huge thanks to South Staffordshire Paper Products for sponsoring the 2026 Environmental Sustainability Award 👏 👏 👏
#FPA2026Awards
#FPA2026Awards
Many thanks to @faerchgroup for sponsoring the Designer of the Year Award at the #FPA2026Awards. Your support is hugely appreciated 👏 👏 👏
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Many thanks to @faerchgroup for sponsoring the Designer of the Year Award at the #FPA2026Awards. Your support is hugely appreciated 👏 👏 👏
The 2026 FPA Award sponsor for the Corporate Social Responsibility Award is @GoPakUK GO-PAK UK LIMITED. Huge thanks to them for their support 👏 👏 👏
#FPA2026Awards
#FPA2026Awards
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The 2026 FPA Award sponsor for the Corporate Social Responsibility Award is @GoPakUK GO-PAK UK LIMITED. Huge thanks to them for their support 👏 👏 👏
#FPA2026Awards
#FPA2026Awards
We're delighted to confirm that Northwood is sponsoring the after-dinner casino entertainment at the 2026 FPA Awards. It's one of the most popular areas with our guests so a big thank you to Northwood for making it possible for us to include it again!
#FPA2026Awards
#FPA2026Awards
November 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We're delighted to confirm that Northwood is sponsoring the after-dinner casino entertainment at the 2026 FPA Awards. It's one of the most popular areas with our guests so a big thank you to Northwood for making it possible for us to include it again!
#FPA2026Awards
#FPA2026Awards
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: final pleas to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget; an update on paper cups and EPR base fees; a PFAS wake-up call; and a satirical look at greenwashing ... Sign up here: eepurl.com/dBRJJD
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: final pleas to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget; an update on paper cups and EPR base fees; a PFAS wake-up call; and a satirical look at greenwashing ... Sign up here: eepurl.com/dBRJJD
Double thanks to EP Group for generously sponsoring both the 2026 FPA Awards Exhibition and the evening snacks served late on Awards night – the perfect way to keep all the revellers well fuelled! 👏 👏 👏
#FPA26Awards
#FPA26Awards
November 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Double thanks to EP Group for generously sponsoring both the 2026 FPA Awards Exhibition and the evening snacks served late on Awards night – the perfect way to keep all the revellers well fuelled! 👏 👏 👏
#FPA26Awards
#FPA26Awards
Our thanks today go to Cofresco Foodservice @WrapmasterUK for sponsoring a new FPA award for 2026 – Apprentice of the Year 👏 👏 👏
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Our thanks today go to Cofresco Foodservice @WrapmasterUK for sponsoring a new FPA award for 2026 – Apprentice of the Year 👏 👏 👏