ENTRIES are now open and tickets are on sale for the 2026 Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Brighton on March 5, hosted by actor and comedian Matt Lucas.
The awards bring together organisations and individuals from across the foodservice packaging industry, with 15 categories this year.
“We are delighted to be opening entries for the 2026 FPA Awards, and to announce that tickets for the event are now on sale,” said Mike Revell, executive chair of the FPA. “Every year we are inspired by the calibre of entries and the achievements of individuals from all areas of our sector. We’re excited to see the innovation, leadership and commitment the 2026 finalists will be showcasing.”
The categories this year are as follows:
Apprentice of the Year Award, sponsored by Cofresco.
Corporate Social Responsibility Award, sponsored by GoPak.
Designer of the Year Award, sponsored by Faerch.
Environmental Sustainability Award, sponsored by South Staffordshire Paper Products.
Food and Drink Manufacturer Award, sponsored by Seda.
Foodservice Caterer Operator Award, sponsored by NCCO.
Foodservice Retail Operator Award, sponsored by ProAmpac.
Manufacturer Award, sponsored by Bunzl Catering Supplies.
Marketing Award, sponsored by Packaging Innovations & Empack.
National Distributor Award, sponsored by Cromwell Polythene.
Product Innovation (front of house) Award, sponsored by Bidfood.
Product Innovation (back of house) Award, sponsored by Bidfood.
Regional Distributor Award, sponsored by Amipak
Rising Star Award, sponsored by AV International Solutions.
Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by The Socius Network.
Entries can be submitted and ticket bookings made via the FPA website at https://foodservicepackaging.org.uk/awards. The closing date for entries is Monday 12 January 2026.
