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FPA 2026 Awards finalists

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Congratulations to all our finalists

Entering the Foodservice Packaging Awards offers companies an exceptional opportunity to gain industry-wide recognition for their products, people, and initiatives.

Whether celebrating innovative packaging solutions, outstanding individual contributions, or initiatives that drive sustainability and operational excellence, the awards shine a spotlight on achievements that set organisations apart.

Participation not only enhances credibility and reputation within the sector inspires customer confidence, and reinforces a company’s commitment to excellence and progress in foodservice packaging.

2024 Award Sponsor - CSR Award (8)
The FPA Apprentice of the Year Award celebrates the exceptional contribution, growth, and potential of apprentices working within the foodservice packaging industry. This award recognises individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their personal and professional development, have made a tangible impact within their organisation, and embody the future of excellence in our sector.
 
Adrian Teaca - Bidfood
 
Ria Merchant - Bidfood
 
Ruby Rimner - Coveris
 
Sam Morgan - Colpac
 
Scott Harrill - Planglow
 
Valeria Potsinok - Bidfood
 

This award recognises FPA members who make a positive difference to people and society – whether through their local community, the wider economy, or by supporting and improving the wellbeing of their employees.

Bunzl Catering Supplies Charity Programme
 
Bidfood - a positive force for change in foodservice wholesale
 
Booker: Serving our communities and Planet
 
Coveris - Make it Right, Make it Happen, Make it Better
 
Cromwell Polythene- Keep a clean sheet initiative
 
Northwood Hygiene Products - Success Through People
 
Notpla - In the weeds: Internal learning & development programme
 
Sysco GB - Sysco GB Supports Night Shift with ‘Night Club’ Programme
 
Welton Bibby & Baron in support of Clymping Dog Sanctuary
2026 Designer

The FPA Designer Award recognises in-house packaging and product designers and their creativity and inventiveness in providing solutions to meet their customers’ needs.

EP Group - EP Design House
 
 Huhtamaki - Rachel Kirkwood
 
Notpla - August Ford & Tom Postlethwaite

 

 

2026 enviro

The FPA Environmental Sustainability Award recognises the huge amount of resource FPA members invest in reducing the environmental impact of their activities and in contributing positively to the environment.

Coveris - No Waste in Action
 
Go-Pak - Go-Recycle
 
i2r - ESG Development Programme for Sustainable Aluminium Foil Containers
 
Northwood Hygiene Products - Green Loop by Northwood
 
Notpla - The Natural Polymers Group (NPG)
 
Prowrap - Zero Waste to Landfill

 

Food & Drink Manufacturer
The FPA Food & Drink Manufacturer Award, is awarded to the food and drink company considered by FPA members to have made the biggest impact in our market in the last 12 months, and is voted for by FPA Distributor members. 
 
2 Sisters Food Group
Around Noon
Bakkavor
Coca-Cola
Cranswick
Freshpak
Greencore
Heinz
Innocent Drinks
McCains
Moy Park
Nestle
On a Roll
Pepsico
Premier Foods
Samworth Bros
Simply Lunch
Unilever
 
 
 
 
2026 Foodservice caterer Operator
The FPA Foodservice Caterer Operator Award is presented to the caterer considered by FPA members to have been outstanding in their usage of packaging and relationships with their packaging suppliers over the last 12 months and is voted by FPA members.
 
Aramark
 
Bartlett Mitchell
 
Baxter Storey (WSH Group)
 
CH & Co
 
Compass
 
Delaware North
 
Elior
 
Harrison Catering
 
Sodexo
2026 Retail Operator
The FPA Foodservice Retail Operator Award is awarded to the foodservice retailer considered by FPA members to have been outstanding in their usage of packaging and relationships with their packaging suppliers over the last 12 months.

Burger King
 
Caffe Nero
 
Costa
 
Five Guys
 
Greggs
 
M&S
 
McDonalds
 
Pret a Manger
 
Wingstop

 

Manufacturer

The 2026 FPA Manufacturer Award is decided on the votes of the FPA's Distributor members.

 
2026 Marketing

The FPA Marketing Campaign Award recognises excellence in marketing and promotion by FPA member companies. Campaigns can include advertising, social media, video, exhibitions, posters, merchandise, websites, email, promotions and print including brochures.

 

Cofresco - Waste Reduction Calculator by Wrapmaster®
 
eGreen International - 'Serve Smarter, Sip Greener ' -with eGreen's range of rPET cups and containers
 
Go-Pak -  Go-Recycle by Go-Pak
 
Cup Print (Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd.) - Cup Print Festive Paper CupDesign Competition 2025
 
Notpla - The Sustainability Legends
 
Sabert - UK and European launch of Sabert Corporation Europe’s new version of its popular and practical Deli2Go range
 
Vegware - Only Vegware Will Do

 

2026 National Distributor

The 2026 FPA National Distributor Award is decided on the votes of the FPA's Manufacturer members. 

 
Product Innovation Award
Coveris - Notpla Seaview Wraps
 
eGreen - Atera Reuseable Cup & Saucer
 
EP Group - Smart Cookie
 
EP Group - StackCUP
 
Essity - Tork LinStyle Industrially Compostable Napkins
 
Essity - Tork PeakServe® Automatic Continuous™ Hand Towel Dispenser
 
Eximex - Hero 90: 90L Interleaved Bin Liners
 
Faerch - CPET Hot Cup Lid
 
Go-Pak - Paper Cutlery
 
Hadron - Eco Smart Pouch Wipes
  
Huhtamaki - Wagyu Burger Box for Burger King
 
NCCO - DateCodeGenie Mini Handheld Labelling System
 
Planglow - Back to Nature Range
 
Ramon Hygiene Products - Trinity Socket Mops
 
Sabert - PULPUltra™
 
Vegware - Black paper hot cup sipping lid
 
Welton Bibby & Baron - WBB Self Seal Delivery Bag
 
Xampla - Just Eat, Huhtamaki & Xampla’s Plastic-Free Morro Coated Box
 
Zeus Food - Rpet Stawless Paper Cold Cup Sip Lid

 

 

 

2026 Regional Distributor

The 2026 FPA Regional Distributor Award is decided on the votes of the FPA's Manufacturer members. 

 

2026 Rising Star

The Rising Star Award not only recognises the industry stars of the future, but also has a prize of an FPA contribution to a Packaging Higher & Degree Apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University, which consists of a hybrid of online and in-person lectures. 

Alex Curran - KP
 
Chandler Thomas - Essity
 
Daisy Turner - Zeus Food
 
Erin McMahon Ansell - Go-Pak
 
Joshua Chadwick - Cromwell Polythene
 
Oliver Wright - Bidfood
 
Virginie Celli - Sabert
 
2026 Unsung hero

The FPA is proud to launch this new award for 2026.  

The Unsung Hero Award honours an individual who consistently makes meaningful contributions behind the scenes, supporting their team, company, or industry, without seeking recognition. This person demonstrates dedication, integrity, and a positive attitude, making a lasting impact on colleagues, the organisation, and the broader community.

The award celebrates those who embody selflessness, collaboration, and excellence in their work – true 'heroes' whose efforts often go unnoticed but are essential to success.

 

Andrew Shepherd - Huhtamaki

Dan Wain - Bunzl

Darren Tickle - KP

Ella O'Toole - Notpla

Hayley Dorney - Bidfood

Joy French - Duni

Kate Connaughton - Go-Pak

Katrina Curl - Xampla

Matt Standen - Zeus