Pitch the Co-Packers Competition 2027!
Got a big idea and the ambition to match?
Here’s your chance to pitch in front of the UK’s top contract packing experts! Enter our Dragons Den style competition and find out if you have a winning idea.
We’re on the lookout for bold and brilliant start-ups and early-stage brands in food & drink, health & wellness, beauty, nutraceuticals, pet care, household products... who can create a success story. If you want to be on the stage to pitch your idea to a panel of industry professionals – get your entries in now…
The competition winner will benefit from free consultancy from industry professionals and a £1500 cash prize! Entries close November 16, 2026
Enter the Competition Today! >
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How outsourcing can help brands
From concept to shelf, the BCMPA’s Pitch the Co-Packers Final at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 showcased the many ways that outsourcing helps young brands with their packaging and supply chain, enabling them to focus on their own business plans. The winner was Renata Sá, founder of HANGOV, a new wellness brand offering a Brazilian-style preparation drink designed to support the body before alcohol consumption.
As a finalist you will:
- Gain Valuable Brand Recognition
- Make valuable Industry Connections
- Increased PR Visibility
- Speed up Product Journey
- Win Valuable Cash Prize
- Work with the BCMPA and it’s members
Why winning PTCP was important to this year’s winner
"Winning the Award has been an incredibly valuable milestone for hangov. Beyond the recognition itself, it has given the brand significant visibility and credibility within the industry at a very important stage of our growth.
"For a young brand, having that level of exposure and access to established industry players has been invaluable: the award has opened doors and created conversations that would otherwise have taken considerably longer to achieve."
Renata Sá, Founder of Hangov – Pitch the Co-Packers Winner 2026
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It’s not just about the pitch – it’s about opening doors...
Gain expert feedback, spark valuable partnerships and raise your profile in front of an audience packed with packaging professionals. Whether you’re looking to scale production, improve packaging efficiency, or find a trusted manufacturing partner, this is where big ideas become market-ready success stories.
The Competition will be judged by a panel of industry professionals with many years of experience in taking brands to market. Meet the judges:
- Chris McDonnell, Black Label Creations
- Andrew Dawson, Culina – IPS
- Jade Haoi, Wholefoods
Enter today and take the first step towards making it happen!
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Entries close November 16, 2026!
This competition is supported by Easyfairs and the BCMPA