FPA in the news
Coverage during 2026
October
Strategic Packaging Insights: PackUK raised £1.41 billion in year 1. A £1.558 billion year 2 bill now lands by end-November
Packaging News: Foodservice Packaging Association welcomes updated guidance on PRNs and PERNs
Eco-plastics in packaging: PackUK collects £1.41bn in waste disposal fees, but falls short of target
Packaging News Daily: FPA asks PackUK to clarify PFAS evidence rules for 2027 recyclability test
Packaging News: PackUK annual report shows £1.41bn fees collected
September
Packaging Brains: FPA seeks clarity on threshold and evidence requirements for PFAS
Packaging News: FPA seeks clarity on threshold and evidence requirements for PFAS
Packaging News: Welsh flexibles trial highlights recycling potential and collection challenge
Packaging News: Treasury 'acknowledges pEPR concerns' over packaging entering commercial waste streams
Packaging News: PackUK to set out five-year strategy for EPR delivery
The Grocer: Clampdown ropes 1,800 new companies into paying EPR packaging tax
Packaging News: EPR in action – English local authorities expected to receive £1bn
August
Packaging News: EPR in action – West London councils to use funding to improve communal recycling
Packaging Gateway: UK’s FPA presses for workable evidence-based packaging reforms
Packaging News: FPA and British Glass welcome Exchange for Change appointment for Wales DRS
Sustainable Packaging News: £27bn foodservice packaging sector calls for practical reform as Defra confirms circular economy minister
Packaging News: PackUK aiming to enhance data stability in Year 2 EPR plans
Resource Media: Emma Hardy takes circular economy and waste crime portfolio
Sustainable Packaging Middle East & Africa: UK’s FPA urges evidence-based packaging reform as US$36B sector faces overlapping EPR, DRS, plastic tax compliance burden
Yahoo Finance: UK’s FPA presses for workable evidence-based packaging reforms
June
Packaging News: UK Packaging PRO confirms early priorities
Public Affairs Networking: FPA appoints new chief executive officer
Packaging World: FPA appoints new chief executive officer
Packaging News: FPA appoints new chief executive officer
Packaging Scotland: Foodservice Packaging Association appoints first ever CEO
Eco-Plastics in Packaging: Foodservice Packaging Association hires first-even chief executive
May
Packaging News: Glass sector warns over impact of rising environmental costs
Packaging News: FPA – UK recycling infrastructure facing growing pressure amid policy change
Sandwich & Food to Go News: Shooting stars of packaging (page 18)
April
Packaging Insights: Foodservice packaging moves toward 'verified sustainability' with fiberization and recyclability
Packaging News: FPA urges foodservice packaging businesses to contact MPs about pEPR issues
CP Mirror: FPA urges foodservice packaging businesses to contact MPs about pEPR issues
Packaging Scotland: FPA urges foodservice packaging businesses to highlight pEPR concerns
Sustainable Packaging News: FPA urges foodservice packaging businesses to contact their MPs about pEPR issues
Packaging News: War, EPR and economic uncertainty creates shifts in buying habits
Packaging News: EPR and economic uncertainty creates shifts in buying habits (see leader comment and pages 6, 7 and 8 in the digital edition).
March
The Grocer: EPR avoidance: what can be done to stop it happening
IOM3: Questions over packaging Extended Producer Responsibility
MRW: Food packagers warn of structural discrimination in EPR
Packaging News: Foodservice Packaging Association warns of structural discrimination in EPR
Contract Catering: Packaging under pressure
Packaging Scotland: Foodservice excellence celebrated at FPA Awards ceremony
Packaging News: Packaging companies win big at FPA gala awards night
February
The Grocer: EPR bailout is a victory for The Grocer's relentless journalism
The Grocer: Fury as investigation shows surge in EPR 'tax dodgers'
Packaging Insights: Foodservice industry tackles pEPR confusion and drives change
Packaging Scotland: FPA reveals finalists for inaugural Apprentice of the Year accolade
Packaging Insights: Packaging Innovations 2026: FPA chair flags pEPR uncertainty
January
Packaging News: Packaging in 2026 – we need a fairer implementation of EPR
Process and Control Today: New Year Evolution – packaging industry experts look ahead to 2026
WhatTheyThink: New Year Evolution – packaging industry experts look ahead to 2026
Earth Island: New year's Evolution – packaging industry experts look ahead to 2026
PACKNODE: 2026 packaging industry outlook
Coverage during 2025
December
Packaging News: 2026 – the price of circularity?
Packaging Insights: pEPR – industry reacts to stricter PackUK Year 2 illustrative fees
Print Solutions: "A fundamental part of the supply chain": – FPA's Mike Revell on EPR, inflation and the fight for fairness.
November
Sustainable Packaging News: FPA opens up entry to the 2026 FPA Awards
Packaging Scotland: Entries sought for the 2026 FPA Awards
WhatTheyThink: "A fundamental part of the supply chain" – Mike Revell on EPR, inflation and the fight for fairness
L&NW: A fundamental part of the supply chain
PIE: "A fundamental part of the supply chain". Opinion piece by Mike Revell, FPA executive chair
Packaging News: FPA warns action needed to ensure fair implementation of EPR
Sustainable Packaging News: FPA Environment Seminar: Industry and government align on circular packaging transition
Packaging Scotland: FPA warns current EPR implementation risks creating confusion and financial uncertainty
Packaging News: Mary Creagh speaking at the FPA Environment Seminar
October
Packaging News: The Foodservice Packaging Association announces its 2026 FPA Awards host and sponsors
Packaging Scotland: Matt Lucas confirmed as host for the 2026 FPA Awards
Packaging News: UK Packaging Awards | Packaging News hosts memorable gala event
Packaging News: FPA welcomes BRC highlighting forecasts of retailers passing on EPR costs to consumers
Packaging News: Margaret Bates leaves PackUK role
September
Packaging News: FPA criticises EPR exemption for small businesses
Packaging Scotland: Foodservice Packaging Association welcomes a trio of new board members
August
Sustainable Packaging News: FPA focusing on driving change and championing greater transparency
Packaging News: FPA questions £1bn pledge for recycling infrastructure
Packaging News: FPA webinar to tackle industry struggles with Defra's RAM
Sustainable Packaging News: Martin Kersh to step down from the FPA, appointed joint CEO of Packaging Federation
Packaging News: Martin Kersh to leave the FPA to take on joint CEO position at the Packaging Federation
Packaging Scotland: Martin Kersh appointed joint CEO of the Packaging Federation
July
Packaging News: FPA urges Creagh to allow paper cups to be collected from kerbside
Packaging News: EU looks set to withdraw its Green Claims Directive
Packaging News: Environmental Packaging Summit – conference concludes after two days of debates and presentations
Packaging News: EPR fees: FPA and FDF welcome clarity while glass sector still concerned
Sandwich & Food to Go News: Mike Revell elected FPA executive chair (page 64)
June
Packaging Insights: Comment from FPA executive director Martin Kersh about the impact of packaging regulations
Packaging Insights: Piece by FPA executive director Martin Kersh about the impact of packaging regulations ahead of his session at next week's Environmental Packaging Summit
Packaging News: Hospitality sector raises EPR concerns with PM
Vending International: Industry comment, Martin Kersh: EPR – is it worth it? (page 17)
BSA – Beverage Standards Association: Mike Revell of the Socius Network elected executive chair of the Foodservice Packaging Association (page 7)
May
Contract Catering: New executive chair for the FPA
Sustainable Packaging News: Mike Revell of Socius Network elected as executive chair of the FPA
Association of Association Executives: Mike Revell narrowly returns as executive chair of the Foodservice Packaging Association
Packaging News: Socius Network MD Mike Revell elected executive chair of the FPA
Packaging Scotland: Mike Revell elected executive chair of the Foodservice Packaging Association
Packaging News: Defra announces 'emergency amendments' to EPR legislation
Packaging News: Scotland could delay coffee cup charge
April
Sandwich & Food to Go News: Three page feature on the 2025 FPA Awards (see pages 12-14)
Packaging News: PackUK issues first version of Recycling Assessment Methodology
Packaging News: Office for Budget Responsibility 'labels EPR as a tax'
Footprint: Hospitality calls for EPR exemption
March
Packaging News: FPA 2025 Awards | Foodservice packaging sector celebrates success at The Grand Hotel, Brighton
Packaging News: Foodservice Packaging Association Awards to auction prizes for WasteAid
Packaging News: Home nations release statement on intended environmental effects of EPR for packaging
Packaging News: Foodservice Packaging Association welcomes EPR appointment of Karen Graley
Packaging News: Wales to launch summer public dialogue on national DRS plans
February
Packaging News: Packaging Innovations 2025: Foodservice Packaging Zone set for big turnout
Packaging News: Packaging Innovations 2025: Easyfairs stages busy first day
Packaging Scotland: FPA announces 2025 Rising Star Award shortlist
Packaging Insights: Packaging Innovations 2025: UK Foodservice Packaging Association executive makes 'misleading' claims warning
Innovations in Food Technology: Easyfairs tells print and packaging sector to innovate and differentiate
Packaging Europe: What to expect at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2025
Packaging News: Home nations release statement on intended environmental effects of EPR for packaging
Sustainable Packaging News: Easyfairs UK issues rallying cry to the print and packaging sector
January
Packaging Insights: Balancing convenience and sustainability in foodservice packaging
Packaging Scotland: Mergers, pEPR and stability set to take centre stage in 2025
Packaging Gateway: UK's single-use plastic ban faces compliance challenges
Yahoo! finance: UK's single-use plastic ban faces compliance challenges
Packaging News: Packaging Innovations 2025 'Visionary' speaker line-up confirmed
ENDS Report: A perfect packaging storm: why EU waste rules are confusing businesses
Packaging News: Packaging in 2025 | Martin Kersh, Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA)
WhatTheyThink: Finalists and judges announced for the 2025 Future Trailblazer Awards