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We hope you have a wonderful long weekend. Enjoy your Easter eggs – and when you do don't forget to marvel at the packaging surrounding them, which means you get to break them up yourself 😁

Have you got your tickets yet for the FDF Awards on 25 November? FPA executive director Martin Kersh has been invited onto the judging panel and we're looking forward to it! fdf.org.uk/fdf/events-and…

In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: a question for Defra re an EPR fee offset; the influence of AI on paper cup collection; recognition for CMCS; and how to nominate the next FPA executive chair. You can sign up here: eepurl.com/dBRJJD #foodservice #packaging

In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: our FOI request to Defra. The latest RAM update. Is pEPR revenue effectively ringfenced? The ASA ruling on misleading compostable claims. Plus the latest bumper issue of the FPA Connect. Sign up to get your copy here: lnkd.in/eXp5XMZB

In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: 'emergency' EPR amendments from Defra; Scotland delays cup charge; Welsh Government research on PS cup lid ban; and a reminder re the closing date for FPA executive chair nominations. Get your copy here: eepurl.com/dBRJJD #foodservice

Whether you're bonding with your team or entertaining clients, our Golf & Activities Day on 12 June is the ultimate networking experience. Open to members, colleagues and customers – everyone’s welcome. Don’t wait, reserve your spots today! lnkd.in/epPzgj3V

In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: comment on the Westminster Hall Debate on glass packaging and pEPR; praise for the BPF in joining the call to encourage reporting of false recycling content claims, and much, much more ... Get your copy here: eepurl.com/dBRJJ

Looking for a cost-effective way to get your company name in front of other FPA members? A banner like this could be promoting your business at this year's FPA Golf & Activities Day! Click here for all the details and contact info: lnkd.in/eqE5Xypv

In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: we receive a response from Defra to our FOI request; concern around the classification of on-premises waste; EA charges re simpler recycling non-compliance; and a plea for responses to a short FPA survey. Get your copy here: eepurl.com/dBRJJD

A warm FPA welcome to our latest new Affiliate Member Xampla! Here's a link to the company's website so you can find out more xampla.com

Mike Revell elected executive chair of the Foodservice Packaging Association packagingscotland.com/2025/05/mike-r…

In this week's #FPAFridayDigest: the outcome of the election for FPA executive chair; we consider what's driving PepsiCo's announcement on its reusables target; and we confirm the date for this year's FPA Environment Seminar – plus plenty more as usual ... eepurl.com/dBRJJD

A warm FPA welcome to the association's latest manufacturer member, Smurfit Westrock For more information about the company, visit the Smurfit Westrock website at smurfitwestrock.com

In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: a sneak preview at the early survey findings re reporting pEPR data; a McKinsey report on consumer concerns about packaging and tons more Use this link to sign up or visit the FPA website on Monday to view the main articles eepurl.com/dBRJJD

It's #nationalfishandchipday! Enjoy those delicious fish and chips, but take a moment to make sure you're not eating them from banned poly trays with banned plastic cutlery ... neoda.org.uk/national-fish-…

A warm FPA welcome to the association's latest CATERBAR member, #abpac For more information about the company, visit the ABPAC website at abpac.co.uk

The FPA Golf and Activities Day is in full swing (pardon the pun). It's a tad windy but the rain has held off, so it's big smiles all round. More big smiles when we handed out the swag – which was brimming with goodies, thanks to the packing abilities of our team of volunteers!

Well it seems our previous post may have jinxed the weather during the Golf and Activities Day (see the bottom set of photos in the collage below), but that doesn't appear to have stopped our participants having fun. Presentations and BBQ this evening once everyone has dried off!

In tomorrow's #FPAFridayDigest: why aren't polluting cigarette butts subject to EPR; those Defra budget cuts; a meeting with the Trade Remedies Authority; and exciting news about the host of the 2026 FPA Awards. Plus much more – you can sign up here: eepurl.com/dBRJJD

It's #InternationalPicnicWeek and jolly nice weather we've got for it too! So if you're planning on a picnic after work or at the weekend – enjoy, but please make sure to dispose of your litter responsibly and recycle wherever possible 😇