BCMPA shines the light on UK manufacturing as it returns to White Label World Expo

Packaging Solutions

The BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – is to exhibit alongside seven of its members at White Label World Expo London 2025, helping brand owners find their perfect UK based third party outsourcing partner.

Held at London’s Excel on 12 and 13 November, visitors can meet the BCMPA team face to face on stand W452 and gain a greater understanding of how working with a third party white label manufacturer in the UK can deliver multiple benefits.

BCMPA members Ceewhy Vancouver, Expac (Preston), FMP, Glowcroft, Minerva Brands, Oxford Contract Manufacturing, and Power Health will be in attendance representing a wide range sectors including food, personal care, household, pet care, beauty, nutraceutical and health care.

White label manufacturing and packing is integral to young brands finding ways to bring their products to markets as quickly as possible. Speed is of the essence and white label manufacturers can offer fast turnaround times. With expertise in product testing and handling, as well as formulations ready to go, manufacturers offer a competitive advantage to their customers, whether it is driving new products to market or brand extensions.

Local manufacturing is also increasingly critical for brands, as supply chains continue to face global economic uncertainty. Partnering with UK manufacturers offers peace of mind over supply chain and delivery, while also helping brands meet their sustainability goals, since carbon footprint and transport requirements to deliver products are minimised. Add to the mix quality assurance and it s no surprise that that the white label market leans heavily on the experience of domestic suppliers.

BCMPA CEO Emma Verkaik said, ‘Our members are well placed to provide high quality manufacturing and packing solutions in the UK, with nearly half supplying services and expertise in the white and private label sector. Now is the time for brands to explore the possibility of extending their ranges and introducing new products. We are seeing growth in the white label sector and pleased to be able to partner with start-ups and entrepreneurial brands to help them find third party solutions. It is why we are delighted to announce the launch of our ‘Pitch the Co-Packers’ competition aiming to help young brands who are looking to scale up, find production efficiencies and trusted third party manufacturers. The competition final will be held in February 2026.’

Services from BCMPA members operating in white label/private label include NPD, processing, blending, mixing, formulating and filling, in addition to all important storage and commerce fulfilment for picking and packing products and sending direct to the customer.