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Your Trusted Partner for Foodservice Packaging Solutions in the UK
The Food Service Packaging Association (FPA) serves as the representative voice of the UK foodservice packaging sector, spanning the entire supply chain from manufacturing to disposal. Our organisation advocates for industry interests at governmental and regulatory levels while fostering collaboration with trade bodies and NGOs. We provide members with critical updates through our weekly FPA Friday Digest, regional roadshows, and webinars on regulatory matters. Our compliance framework ensures adherence to food contact regulations and environmental standards, promoting sustainable practices across packaging materials. Through annual events like the Environment Summit and Awards Ceremony, we facilitate networking opportunities that strengthen industry connections.Our dedicated committees address key issues including sustainability, compliance, and market development. We champion accurate environmental claims and enforce a strict code of practice to maintain industry integrity. By supporting recycling initiatives and circular economy principles, we help members navigate evolving legislative landscapes. Our team combines decades of sector-specific expertise with a commitment to ethical business practices. As a trusted authority, we ensure our members remain informed, compliant, and competitive in a rapidly changing market.
Services
Compliance Services
Industry Representation
Networking Events
Sustainability Guidance
Regulatory Training
Environmental Claims Verification
Policy Advocacy
Member Directory
Compliance Audits
Industry Research
Highlights and features
- We represent members at the highest levels of government and regulatory bodies
- Our compliance framework ensures adherence to food contact and environmental regulations
- We provide exclusive access to industry-specific training and networking events
- Our dedicated committees address sustainability, compliance, and market development
- We enforce strict environmental claims verification through independent processes
What people say
Invaluable benefits
Best-practice model
Key component for business planning
Excellent networking opportunities
Essential industry representation
Services
Compliance Services
Our compliance framework ensures members adhere to food contact regulations and environmental standards. We verify environmental claims through independent processes and maintain industry integrity. Our services help businesses navigate complex legislation while promoting sustainable practices across packaging materials.
Industry Representation
We represent members at governmental and regulatory levels, collaborating with trade bodies and NGOs. Our advocacy efforts focus on policy development and legislative compliance. We provide expert input on industry-specific regulations and market challenges to protect member interests.
Networking Events
Annual events like the Environment Summit and Awards Ceremony create networking opportunities. These gatherings facilitate connections between manufacturers, distributors, and industry stakeholders. Members access exclusive events for business development and knowledge sharing.
Sustainability Guidance
We promote circular economy principles and recycling initiatives across packaging materials. Our guidance helps members implement sustainable practices while maintaining compliance. We advocate for evidence-based environmental claims and responsible packaging disposal solutions.
Regulatory Training
Through webinars, roadshows, and publications, we deliver critical regulatory updates. Our training programs cover compliance requirements and best practices. Members receive tailored guidance to navigate evolving legislative landscapes and maintain operational excellence.
People
Mike Revell
Executive Chair
With extensive experience in foodservice packaging, Mike leads the FPA with expertise gained from senior roles at King UK, Huhtamaki, and Bunzl. He founded the SOCIUS Network and brings strategic leadership to the association.
Anna Turner
Vice Chair
Anna has over 30 years' experience in the packaging industry, including roles at Pal International and Georgia Pacific. She specialises in European market development and brings valuable insights from her international career.
Anne Sutton
Compliance Director
Anne brings 40 years of international experience in packaging innovation and regulatory affairs. As former VP at major packaging firms, she leads our compliance initiatives and heads the Regulatory and Compliance Committee.
Charlie Dean
Director
With over 20 years in packaging distribution, Charlie contributes strategic insights from her leadership at Catering24 Ltd. She focuses on sustainable industry development and future-oriented association initiatives.
Dave Lucas
Director
Dave's career spans packaging manufacturing and distribution roles at companies like Bunzl and Coveris. As Marketing Committee head, he develops strategies to enhance industry visibility and membership growth.
Questions
What benefits do FPA membership provide?
Members gain regulatory representation, compliance guidance, networking opportunities, industry research, and exclusive access to training events and market intelligence.
How does the FPA ensure packaging compliance?
We enforce a strict Code of Practice, verify environmental claims through independent processes, and provide compliance audits to ensure adherence to food contact and environmental regulations.
What sustainability initiatives does the FPA support?
We promote recycling programs, circular economy principles, and responsible packaging disposal while ensuring accurate environmental claims verification across all member businesses.
How can businesses join the FPA?
Companies can apply through our website, where they'll need to demonstrate compliance with our Code of Practice and commitment to industry standards and ethical practices.
What events does the FPA organise?
We host annual events including the Environment Summit, Golf and Activities Day, and the Awards Exhibition, providing valuable networking and professional development opportunities.
How does the FPA handle false environmental claims?
Our Regulatory and Compliance Committee investigates allegations, works with Trading Standards, and can refer cases to the Advertising Standards Authority for unsubstantiated claims.
