The food packaging industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades.
Regulatory Landscape: What’s Changed
The UK’s EPR scheme, fully operational since January 2025, now requires producers to cover the full net cost of managing packaging waste.
Materials Leading the Charge
- Mono-material flexible films replacing multi-layer laminates
- Mushroom-based moulded packaging now matching expanded polystyrene
- Fibre-based thermoformed trays displacing PET trays
- Seaweed-derived films gaining traction for single-serve sachets
What This Means for Your Business
At Sonarex Networks, we’ve invested heavily in building a packaging portfolio that anticipates these shifts.
The most successful distributors in 2026 aren’t asking whether to switch to sustainable packaging — they’re asking how fast they can do it.
Contact our sustainability team today to schedule your audit and receive a custom transition roadmap.