Mergers, pEPR and stability set to take centre stage in 2025
January 2025
Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA, offers comment on the importance of outsourcing in the face of growing pressures.
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Trust in Returns Handling Essential for Online Sales Success
18 May 2021
With over half of UK shoppers saying that they regularly return items bought online, the BCMPA says trust in efficient returns handling is an essential part of the online shopping experience.
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BCMPA website updates contribute to 70% increase in enquiries for outsourcing services
22 February 2021
The BCMPA has made it even easier for companies looking for outsourcing partners to find the most appropriate providers for their requirements by adding greater search functionality to its website.
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BCMPA reports outsourcing growth and resilience
27 January 2021
Demand for outsourcing services remained high during 2020 as many brand owners and manufacturers sought to respond to changing market requirements brought about by the pandemic
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BCMPA members pick, pack and despatch around the clock to ensure Christmas is delivered on time
6 November 2020
The BCMPA says lockdown 2.0 has further intensified the inexorable move towards online sales and deliveries made direct to consumer (D2C).
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From granola to grooming products, BCMPA members meet the growing demand for White Label & Private Label goods
16 September 2020
White Label and Private Label goods are experiencing huge growth according to the BCMPA, which has reported a 75% increase during lockdown.
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BCMPA website enhancements help to satisfy huge demands for outsourcing
11 August 2020
The BCMPA has seen a large increase in users to its website since lockdown as potential customers look to the internet for outsourcing solutions.
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Hand Sanitiser spike is here to stay, says BCMPA
23 June 2020
The BCMPA has reported that significant increases in enquiries for personal care products are showing no signs of tailing off. Enquiries to the BCMPA for personal care items rocketed by over 500 per cent...
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Concerns over the UK Government’s post-Brexit immigration plans
20 February 2020
GOVERNMENT’S IMMIGRANT WORKERS PLAN SPARKS CONCERNS FOR BCMPA MEMBERS
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) is to conduct a survey of its members following concerns over the UK Government’s post-Brexit immigration plans.
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BCMPA celebrates 20th Anniversary
14 January 2020
TWENTY IN 2020: BCMPA TO CELEBRATE MILESTONE BIRTHDAY AT UK’S LARGEST PACKAGING SHOW
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) will be turning 20 in 2020 – and will mark its anniversary at the Contract Pack & Fulfilment show in February.
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Over 30 new members join the BCMPA
10 December 2019
GROWING BCMPA MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS OF OUTSOURCING
Over thirty new members joined the BCMPA (British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association) during 2019, underlining the continuing growth and popularity of outsourcing in the UK markets.
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BCMPA sponsors UK Packaging Awards
18 November 2019
BCMPA CELEBRATES INDUSTRY SUCCESS AT UK PACKAGING AWARDS
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) celebrated the best in its industry with the sponsorship of the ‘Co-Pack & Fulfilment Company of the Year’ category at the recent 2019 UK Packaging Awards.
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Food Matters Live 2019
10 October 2019
BCMPA TO HIGHLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTSOURCING AT FOOD MATTERS LIVE 2019
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) will be returning for the 5th Food Matters Live at London’s ExCel on November 19th-20th to highlight the opportunities and benefits of outsourcing services across the food, drink & nutraceutical sectors...
White Label World Expo
26 September 2019
THE BCMPA ANNOUNCES DEBUT AT WHITE LABEL WORLD EXPO
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) will be exhibiting at the inaugural White Label World Expo on the 27th - 28th November at the ExCel Centre in London, to highlight the role of the Association and its members in delivering outsourcing services across the white label and private label industries...
Advice for Start-ups
19 August 2019
NEW WEBSITE FEATURE OFFERS OUTSOURCING ADVICE FOR START-UPS
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) is reporting increased demand for advice from start-up businesses, as a new generation of companies and brands seek to outsource many of their requirements...
Packaging Innovations Show London
05 July 2019
BCMPA CHAMPIONS OUTSOURCING AT PACKAGING INNOVATIONS LONDON
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) will highlight the benefits of outsourcing services at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging Show held on 11-12 September at Olympia in London...
CHEMUK Expo Review
20 May 2019
BCMPA CHAMPIONS OUTSOURCING BENEFITS AT THE INAUGURAL CHEMUK EXPO
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) celebrated the success of the inaugural CHEMUK Expo held on 1st – 2nd May, with large numbers of visitors to its stand learning about the extensive benefits and capabilities of outsourcing services within the chemical sector...
New Website F&D
02 April 2019
NEW WEBSITE SHOWCASES WIDE AVAILABILITY OF OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS
The BCMPA has launched its new website and social media presence to help companies in the food and drink sector more easily identify outsourcing solutions for their manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics requirements...
BCMPA New Launch
February 2019
BCMPA TO UNVEIL NEW IDENTITY TO UNDERLINE WIDENING CAPABILITIES OF ITS MEMBERSHIP
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) is launching a new corporate identity and strapline to more accurately reflect the breadth of services offered by its membership...