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kp's food packaging business moves forward with strength, renewed focus and ambition

kp has built its reputation in food packaging by tackling complex challenges, addressing critical issues head-on and delivering effective solutions.
Whether that's breaking new ground in closed-loop tray recycling through kp Tray2Tray®, or being the first UK manufacturer to replace banned EPS packaging with a high-performance alternative in kp Infinity®, the business has consistently demonstrated its commitment to progress in an industry that demands creative thinking, resilience, and a willingness to lead from the front.

With kp’s strengthened financial foundation, new ownership, and the confidence of its investors, our food packaging division is moving forward with renewed energy and focus on driving innovation to provide the best solutions for its customers, and maximise its market position and long-term potential.

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Strong fundamentals for a stronger future

kp and its food packaging business are built on fundamentals that continue to set it apart.

  • More than 60 years of packaging expertise
  • Gold EcoVadis rating for five consecutive years, placing kp in the top 1% of companies rated in the plastics manufacturing sector
  • A global production and supply network
  • A product portfolio that includes some of the sector’s most recognised innovations
Across its range of pre-formed trays, rigid films for form, fill and seal applications, and flexible barrier and stretch film solutions, kp's products are engineered for performance, strong shelf appeal, and reduced environmental impact. It's a portfolio built on scientific discovery, rigorous testing, and close customer collaboration – key ingredients shaping the next generation of packaging design.

These are the foundations that have earned kp its place at the table, and they're the bedrock on which the next chapter will be built

An industry that never stands still

The food packaging sector continues to evolve rapidly.

The drive for sustainability shows no signs of slowing, with recyclability, circularity, and reduced environmental impact influencing every part of the value chain. PPWR implementation is on the horizon in Europe, EPR measures are gathering pace, and consumers increasingly expect tangible progress on packaging sustainability from the brands they buy. At the same time, the demand for innovation in shelf-life extension, food safety, and lightweighting continues to intensify.

In this environment, customers need packaging partners that can invest, innovate, and deliver at scale. kp is well positioned to do exactly that.

Moving forward with purpose

plastic tray filled with chips and dips
kp's global food packaging teams are focused on accelerating innovation, refining the portfolio to meet and exceed evolving regulatory requirements and continuing to push the boundaries of what responsible packaging can achieve.

Initiatives like kp Tray2Tray® are advancing circularity in food packaging, while the wider portfolio, from kp Elite® to kp FlexiLid® and kp Infinity® to kp® Mono, continues to set the pace in performance and recyclability. 
With enhanced investment supporting the business, kp is equipped to move faster and deliver even greater value to customers across the meat and protein, food-to-go, dairy, bakery, and fresh produce sectors. kp is moving forward more focused, but just as committed as ever.

Ready to see what a stronger, more focused kp can bring to your food packaging? Get in touch with our team today and let's start the conversation.
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