BPA Replacement or Application Modification in our 2piece DWI Cans

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Premier Foods are looking to reduce the BPA content of our cans through either a replacement or adaption to the method of application.

Application Deadline
March 3rd, 2022
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Summary

Background

As one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies we’re committed to the UK, employing over 4,000 dedicated colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. We operate primarily in the ambient food sector which continues to be the largest sector within the total UK grocery market. Our business is responsible for developing our portfolio of brands in five key categories: Flavourings & Seasonings; Cooking Sauces & Accompaniments; Quick Meals, Snacks & Soups, Ambient Desserts and Ambient Cakes, with many of our brands being the brand leaders within their own category.

Challenge

In accordance with EFSA, Premier Foods are looking to reduce the BPA content of our cans through either a replacement or adaption to the method of application. 

 The challenge can take two forms: 

1. To deliver an acceptable BPA replacement that can be applied to a 2 piece DWI can or,

2. Deliver a method of BPA application to the 2 Piece DWI can that will allow for a max. 2.5PPT

What's in it for you?

A successful collaborator will have the opportunity to work with one of the UK’s largest forward-thinking food companies with the opportunity to have their ingredients picked up in some of the UKs best-selling products.