We’re proud to share that as part of Bakers, BakPac has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Printweek Awards 2026, in the Innovation of the Year – Business Strategy category.

Recognising strategy-led innovation in digital pouchmaking

This recognition celebrates the accelerated growth strategy behind BakPac’s digital pouchmaking operation and marks a major milestone for the business. Being shortlisted places BakPac among the most innovative companies in UK print and packaging.

From fast and flexible to genuinely high-volume

Over the last 12 months, BakPac has undergone a significant transformation. What began as a fast, flexible digital pouch solution has evolved into one of the UK’s most capable high-volume digital pouch platforms, delivering speed, agility and scale under one roof. Through targeted investment, operational focus and a clear strategic vision, we’ve dramatically increased capacity, reduced lead times and elevated quality – without losing the flexibility that digital packaging is known for.

What the Printweek Innovation shortlist means for BakPac

The Business Innovation category recognises strategy-led innovation rather than a single product or machine, making it a perfect fit for BakPac’s journey. Our shortlisted entry focused on how we scaled digital pouchmaking at pace, enabling UK brands to launch faster, reduce inventory risk and scale seamlessly from short runs to hundreds of thousands – even millions – of pouches.

Powered by people, partnerships and purpose

Being shortlisted is recognition not just of the technology we’ve invested in, but of the people behind it. The BakPac team has grown rapidly and risen to every challenge, helping to deliver one of the most ambitious digital flexible packaging expansions seen in the UK to date.

We’re also delighted that our parent company, Bakers, has been shortlisted for Printweek Company of the Year, reinforcing the strength of the wider group and the culture that underpins everything we do.

Thank you to our customers, partners and suppliers who continue to trust us with their brands – and to our brilliant team, whose commitment and drive made this possible. We’re excited to see what comes next.