Bakers wins at Printweek Awards 2026

Update: Printweek Awards 2026 Results

Since publishing this article, we’re delighted to share that Bakers has won Innovation of the Year – Business Strategy at the 2026 Printweek Awards, recognising the rapid growth of our digital flexible packaging division, BakPac. In the same awards, we were also Highly Commended for Company of the Year, reflecting the progress made across Baker Labels, BakPac and Baker Materials as we continue investing in technology, people and new opportunities in print and packaging.

The Innovation award recognised the rapid growth of BakPac, our digital flexible packaging division.

Over the 12-month period under review, weekly pouch output grew by almost 600%, reaching more than one million pouches in a single week, while the team expanded significantly and the division’s contribution to overall revenue increased sharply.

As the judges put it:

“Spotting an opportunity is one thing, seizing it is another – but doing both and then backing yourself to slash turnarounds while ramping up capacity is a whole other ball game. But this is exactly what Bakers did with its BakPac flexible packaging division.

They spotted an opportunity, they ran with it and then they strapped a jetpack on it!”

We were also honoured to be Highly Commended for Company of the Year, with judges recognising the wider progress of the Bakers group across Baker Labels, BakPac and Baker Materials.

Their comments summed it up perfectly:

“Bakers is quite simply a brilliant business. Alongside the core labels offering, growth at digital flexible packaging wing BakPac has been absolutely transformational, including the landmark production of one million pouches in a single week. Investment in the latest technology continues apace at the Brentwood company, but most importantly of all into Bakers’ people across a range of wellbeing and training initiatives and the charitable wing, the Bakers Foundation.”

Being recognised across both categories is a huge moment for the entire Bakers team and reflects the combined effort behind our growth, investment and innovation.

Original Article

We’re delighted to share that Bakers has been shortlisted for two categories in the Printweek Awards 2026, recognising both business innovation and overall company performance.
Bakers has been named a finalist for Printweek Company of the Year, and with a nod to our flexible packaging division BakPac, for Innovation of the Year – Business Strategy

A standout year for Bakers

These shortlists reflect a standout year for the business as a whole. Across Baker Labels and BakPac, we’ve invested heavily in technology, capacity and people, while continuing to grow responsibly and stay true to our values as an independent, family-run company.

Investment, innovation and sustainable growth

The Company of the Year shortlist recognises the strength of Bakers as a group – from consistent delivery for our trade label customers, to record-breaking growth in flexible packaging, to our ongoing commitment to sustainability, wellbeing and community support.

Innovation within the group: BakPac’s role

BakPac’s Innovation shortlist highlights a key part of that journey. Over the past year, BakPac has scaled its digital pouchmaking operation at pace, creating a UK-first, high-volume digital platform that supports both start-ups and established brands. That innovation has played a major role in strengthening the wider Bakers business and diversifying our offer.

People, wellbeing and community at the heart of Bakers

Above all, these shortlists are a reflection of our people. From the factory floor to the office, it’s the dedication, skill and teamwork across the business that continue to drive Bakers forward.

Why this shortlist matters

We’re incredibly proud to see that work recognised by Printweek and the wider industry, and we’d like to thank our customers, suppliers and partners for their continued support. Whatever the final results, being shortlisted alongside such strong businesses is an achievement in itself.