Foodcare is set to acquire UPAC, a manufacturer and distributor of food packaging including printed bags and flexibles, in a move the company says will strengthen its offering in the packaging sector. The agreement is subject to customary completion conditions and is due to take effect on 2 February 2026.
The company says the acquisition will broaden its product range and technical capability in food packaging, providing customers with a single point of supply for key manufacturing inputs. UPAC brings more than 50 years of experience in printed food packaging and consultative support on compliance and technical requirements.
Garry Pagden, chief executive officer at Foodcare, said, “We are delighted to welcome UPAC to the Foodcare family. This acquisition is a fantastic fit, immediately enhancing our ability to offer deeper expertise in the technical packaging space. By combining UPAC's deep product knowledge and long experience with Foodcare’s legendary in-stock promise and customer service, we are creating a powerful single-source solution. This move is squarely focused on delivering more value and better more reliable solutions to our customers.”
Gavin Wilson, co-founder and owner of UPAC, said, “Joining Foodcare is an exciting next chapter for UPAC. Our team’s passion for food packaging and technical understanding will now be backed by Foodcare’s robust logistics and service network. This means our existing customers will benefit from the same high-level product consultation, now coupled with Foodcare's renowned reliability and inventory assurance.”
Foodcare supplies the food processing and manufacturing sector and positions the acquisition as reinforcing its wider market presence. Both companies say they will work together to ensure a smooth transition.
