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UK glass packaging procurement isn’t what it was two years ago. Red Sea rerouting, increasing energy costs and post-Brexit border friction have turned reliable supply chains into operational liabilities.

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which will affect larger organisations handling packaging from October 1, 2025, based on the type and recyclability of the materials, represents the most significant cost change facing food producers who use glass packaging.

UK glass packaging procurement isn’t what it was two years ago. Red Sea rerouting, increasing energy costs and post-Brexit border friction have turned reliable supply chains into operational liabilities.