Welcome

Packaging, recyclables, composting, EPR, new legislation… these are key watchwords running through our latest issue. It’s a complex landscape but our 18-page focus will hopefully offer clarity – while celebrating exciting innovation with some of the biggest players in the sector. 

There are exclusive event previews, alongside company profiles and our meats special. A diverse menu for you all to enjoy. 

Additionally, tuck in to our comprehensive preview of the illustrious Sammies Awards, which take place at the Royal Lancaster London on May 8. I hope to see some of you there. 

Alex Bell – Editor
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Contents

NEWS

4Round-up of the latest stories

THE BRITISH SANDWICH & FOOD TO GO ASSOCIATION

10The Sammies 2025

PREVIEW

18Voyage of FTG discovery – Food, Drink & Hospitality Week
42 –  Four to the floor – Food & Drink Expo

PACKAGING

22Planning ahead – Coveris 
26 Material innovation – Sharpak
30Make the transition – Vegware 
32Refined solutions – Sabert 
34 Impressive emissions figures – Colpac
36 – A natural alternative – Celebration 

ADVISORY

38 – Preparation is key – Richard Harrow

EGG FOCUS

40Breakfast of champions – Just Egg 

MEATS

44 Taste the experience – H. Smith
46The essence of premiumisation – Dawn Farms 
50 Rooster’s revamp – Middleton Foods

REGULARS

52New Members
54Classifieds