UPAC Acquisition
Foodcare enhances market offering with acquisition of UPAC.
Foodcare, a leading manufacturer & distributor into the food processor and manufacturing sector, are pleased to announce we have today entered into an agreement to acquire UPAC, a specialist manufacturer & distributor of food packaging including printed bags and associated flexibles.
The acquisition represents a significant strategic step for Foodcare, reinforcing its market position and immediately enhancing its product and technical expertise in the critical area of food packaging.
The combination of Foodcare’s market strengths and UPAC's specialist capabilities creates a highly compelling proposition for customers, offering one point of supply for critical manufacturing supplies.
Foodcare is renowned for its reliable customer service and industry-leading ‘In-Stock’ assurance, guaranteeing that customers have the products they need, when they need them, to keep their operations running smoothly.
UPAC brings over 50 years of food packaging experience and significant technical expertise, particularly in printed food packaging, including custom bags and flexibles. This allows the combined entity to offer higher-value, consultative solutions, helping customers navigate complex packaging requirements and compliance standards.
Commenting on the acquisition, Garry Pagden, Chief Executive Officer of Foodcare, said:
"We are delighted to welcome UPAC to the Foodcare family. This acquisition is a fantastic fit, immediately enhancing our ability to offer deeper expertise in the technical packaging space. By combining UPAC's deep product knowledge and long experience with Foodcare’s legendary in-stock promise and customer service, we are creating a powerful single-source solution. This move is squarely focused on delivering more value and better more reliable solutions to our customers."
Gavin Wilson, co-founder and owner of UPAC added:
“Joining Foodcare is an exciting next chapter for UPAC. Our team’s passion for food packaging and technical understanding will now be backed by Foodcare’s robust logistics and service network. This means our existing customers will benefit from the same high-level product consultation, now coupled with Foodcare's renowned reliability and inventory assurance."
The acquisition will become effective on the 2nd February 2026 and is subject to customary completion conditions. Both UPAC and Foodcare teams will be working tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition.
About UPAC
UPAC, founded in 1975, has a long-standing reputation as a specialist manufacturer & distributor of high-quality food packaging solutions. With a focus on technical expertise in flexibles packaging, the company provides consultative services and a comprehensive product portfolio to food processors, retailers, and food service operators.
www.upac.com.au
