The 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award was sponsored by Tork, an Essity brand. This award was judged by an independent panel of expert judges.

Winner: Vegware for Vegware Community Fund

Highly commended: Bunzl Catering Supplies for Shine games and Bidfood for Volunteering at Bidfood

For 2026 the award has been renamed to recognise individual designers who may work in isolation or as an integral part of a small or large team.  

The 2025 Design Team Award was sponsored by Coveris. The winner was decided by an independent panel of industry expert judges. 

Winner: Booker Group for CaterPro Brand Design

Highly commended: EP Group for EP Design House

Huhtamaki UK sponsored the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Award. This award was judged by an independent panel of expert judges.

Winner: Reflex Group for Reflex Group Sustainability Initiatives

Highly commended: Booker for Caterpro, Colpac for Pioneering SME Net-Zero Programme and Coveris for ReCover Paper

The 2025 Food & Drink Manufacturer Award was sponsored by Faerch. The winner was decided by a vote of FPA members.

Winner: Bakkavor Group

Runner-up: Greencore

Te 2025 Foodservice Caterer Operator was sponsored by NCCO International. FPA members voted for the winner.

Winner: Elior

Runner-up: Compass

The 2025 Foodservice Retail Operator was also sponsored by ProAmpac. FPA members voted for the winner.

Winner: Five Guys

Runner-up: GAIL's Bakery

Bunzl Catering Supplies also sponsored the 2024 Manufacturer Award. FPA Distributor members voted for the winner.

Winner: Go-Pak

Runners-up: amipak, Metsä Tissue, and Northwood

The 2025 Marketing Campaign Award was sponsored by amipak.

Winner: Cofresco for Return to Recycle by Wrapmaster® 

Highly commended: Bidfood for A Taste of Bidfood, EP Group for the RePapaPac Truly Reusable Paper Bag Awareness Campaign, and Northwood for Green Loop by Northwood

The 2025 National Distributor Award was sponsored by Cofresco. FPA Manufacturer members voted for the winner.

Winner: Bidfood

Runners-up: Bunzl Catering Supplies, Booker, and Socius Network

The 2025 Product Innovation: Front of House Award was also sponsored by Bidfood. This award was judged by an independent panel of expert judges.

Winner: EP Group for Splashtop Cup Cover

Highly commended: Colpac for Pioneering Direct Food Contact Inks in Foodservice, EGreen for Atera Reusable and Recyclable Tableware and Packaging, EP Group for SealSafe Delivery / Collection Bag, Eximex for Hero PE Cling Film, and Sharpak Aylesham for PET Coffee Cup Lid

The 2025 Product Innovation: Back of House Award was also sponsored by Bidfood. This award was judged by an independent panel of expert judges.

Winner: Prowrap for Speedwrap Pro

Highly commended: Coveris for Rollover Chicken Nuggets and Jalapeño Cheese Poppers, NCCO for TaskManager, and Reflex for Stereo Labels™

The 2025 Regional Distributor Award was sponsored by Sabert. FPA Manufacturer members voted for the winner. 

Winner: Yate Supplies

Runners-up: Catering 24 and Tri-Star Packaging

AV International also sponsored the 2025 Rising Star Award. FPA members voted for the winner.

Winner: Maria Clark, Booker

Finalists: Abigail Lees, Vegware; Akash Annadurai, Eximex; Anthony Wilkins, H-Pack Packaging; Graeme Crompton, Bidfood; Imelda Markey, Go-Pak

The Unsung Hero Award is a new award for 2026. This award recognises individuals who go above and beyond in their roles – regardless of seniority or job type. It will be judged by the FPA Board.