FPA AWARDS WINNERS 2019 Another fantastic FPA Awards Night was had at The Grand Brighton on March 7, with the industry celebrating innovation, creativity, sustainability and outstanding service. Everything about the evening, from the pre-dinner cocktails to the fabulous food to the after party underlined Read More
NEWS RELEASE EU EPS BAN IS UNFAIR SAYS FPA The Foodservice Packaging Association has challenged the proposed Single Use Plastics Directive in regard to the ban on EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) saying that the ban is unfair. Executive Director Martin Kersh says: “EPS is the only Read More
The Government has today (Monday 18 February) announced four Consultations from Defra and H M Treasury, covering Reforming the UK packaging producer responsibility system (Defra); Introducing a Deposit Returns Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Defra); Consistency in household and business recycling collections in Read More
MINISTER THÉRÈSE COFFEY HEADLINES FPA ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR 23 JANUARY The FPA has announced an impressive list of speakers at its 2019 annual Environment Seminar taking place at Stationers’ Hall, London on 23 January 2019. Defra Minister Thérèse Coffey headlines the morning session which is chaired Read More
Executive Director Martin Kersh comments: “Recent media coverage (including The Sunday Times 2.12 and The Sun 3.12) appears to suggest a 15p ’tax’ on sandwich packs will be a feature of Defra’s soon to be launched Resource and Waste Strategy. This indicates two different approaches Read More
Following soundings with the UK packaging sector, non-government organisations and litter charities, the Foodservice Packaging Association is calling for an end to the description ’biodegradable’ in reference to packaging. Using the term biodegradable has led many to believe that, no matter where disposed, so Read More
30 October 2018 Executive Director Martin Kersh comments: The decision by the Chancellor not to tax coffee cups is viewed by The Foodservice Packaging Association as a recognition by the Government of the collaboration right across the supply chain that has resulted in such excellent Read More
September 2018 Guy has been a tireless supporter of the FPA for more than 20 years. Guy understood the need for a strong trade voice and recognised the value of FPA networking events. Guy gave of his time fully and served as the Chairman of Read More
NEWS RELEASE 10 September 2018 THE FOODSERVICE PACKAGING ASSOCIATION (FPA) AND PAPER CUP RECOVERY AND RECYCLING GROUP (PCRRG) JOINT STATEMENT CHALLENGE TO BIRMINGHAM’S PROPOSED SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAN We are pleased Birmingham City council is eager to play a Read More