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2026 BPF Horners Awards Open For Entries!After another highly successful year in 2025, the Worshipful Company of Horners and the British Plastics Federation are delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 BPF Horners Awards.Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Royal Recognition for SHARPAK Innovation: Litepak Awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise: InnovationSHARPAK Yate, the pioneer behind the revolutionary Litepak Technology applied to poultry packaging, has been honoured with the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation. This prestigious Royal accolade—the highest official honour for British businesses—marks the ultimate validation for a technology that has redefined sustainability standards in the food industry.Thursday, 7 May 2026
Deposit Return Scheme Deposit Level AnnouncedExchange for Change confirmed the deposit level for the UK’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme - a significant milestone in the development of packaging policy reforms affecting the UK plastics sector. Learn more from our expert, Brian Lodge...Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Measom Freer to showcase UK supply chain capabilities at Packaging InnovationsLeicester- based plastic packaging manufacturer Measom Freer is inviting businesses to discover how UK-based production can solve their supply chain challenges at Packaging Innovations next month. They will be demonstrating how working with a UK manufacturer can eliminate the pressure points of international sourcing.Wednesday, 21 January 2026
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SHARPAK Announced as Founding Signatory of the New UK Packaging PactBPF member SHARPAK have confirmed its position as a founding signatory of the UK Packaging Pact, the new voluntary agreement led by WRAP. The initiative which will be launching in April 2026 aims to drive major improvements across all packaging materials in the UK.Thursday, 11 December 2025
BPF Packaging Seminar 2025The British Plastics Federation hosted its annual Packaging Seminar at BPF House on 13 November 2025. Sponsored by the Environment Exchange, the seminar was well attended by BPF members and non-members who gathered to hear the latest in legislation affecting the packaging industry, the future of AI, innovation and alternative materials.Thursday, 20 November 2025
Recyclable Cups from Royal Unibrew and Faerch Set New Standard at Smukfest 2025 with Record 97% Return RateHolstebro, Denmark, October 23, 2025 – One year after introducing Denmark’s first circular festival cup, Smukfest, Royal Unibrew and Faerch have proven that circularity is not just an ambition – it works in practice.Thursday, 23 October 2025
Celebrating Innovation: Winners Announced for the 2025 BPF Horners AwardsThe Horners Committee has announced this year's award winners, honouring exceptional innovation and societal contributions in the plastics industry. The 2025 awards recognise projects that combine design excellence, sustainability, and real-world impact.Monday, 6 October 2025
The role of flexible plastics in the UK’s fast-growing supplements marketThe supplements market has exploded in recent years. Now worth more than £3bn in the UK, it is continuing to grow driven by sports nutrition, functional foods and the wider health and wellbeing trend. Dozens of new brands launch every month, usually small founder-led teams testing themselves online before they think about retail, and choosing the correct packaging can be a major factor in how successful a business becomes.Monday, 1 September 2025
Coveris invests a further £1M in linerless labelling capabilities to support growth and target new marketsLeading packaging manufacturer Coveris has announced a further £1M investment at its Linerless Labelling Centre of Excellence in Spalding, UK, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s largest producers of linerless labels. Part of an investment programme to advance linerless capabilities, which began in late 2022, the latest spend brings the total investment at the site to £2.5M.Thursday, 24 July 2025
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