Complete packaging,
from concept to shelf.
We design, print, pack, store and deliver — all under one roof. Trusted by some of the UK's leading food and consumer brands for over 30 years.
packaging expertise
at full capacity
Road & Sunningdale
flexo & rotogravure
Everything your product needs.
All in one place.
From the initial brand translation through to packaging, storage and final delivery — UFP manages every step. No fragmented supply chains. No chasing multiple suppliers.
Talk to our teamDesign
We translate established brand designs into fully optimised, production-ready packaging — working alongside your agency to bridge creative vision and manufacturing reality.
Flexographic and rotogravure printing in up to 10 colours. HD Flexo plates for exceptional quality across short and long runs alike.
Pack
Contract packing across 20+ production lines — flow wrap, stand-up pouches, VFFS, HFFS and more.
Store
Sunningdale: our purpose-built facility storing both finished goods and incoming components. 2,500 pallet spaces, solar-powered, with real-time WMS visibility.
Deliver
Packed, stored and shipped direct to your retailers or warehouses. Full visibility from production to final mile.
Built for your sector.
Every industry has its own packaging requirements, regulations and timelines. We know yours — and we've been fulfilling them for over three decades.
Food, Snacks & Confectionery
Our heartland. From crisps and nuts to confectionery and cereals — we pack for some of the UK's best-loved snack brands, with the speed, quality and flexibility to scale with you.
Pet Food
High-barrier films and resealable options that increase freshness whilst providing maximum convenience for consumers — for dry and wet pet food. We understand the technical requirements — and the brand expectations — that come with pet food packaging.
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical-grade barrier films and packaging for healthcare products requiring strict hygiene standards, tamper evidence and compliant labelling.
Personal Care & Beauty
Durable, leak-proof and visually striking packaging for personal care and cosmetics. Premium print quality that makes your product stand out on shelf.
Construction & Industrial
Heavy-duty flexible packaging solutions for construction materials — sealants, adhesives, powders and granules. Built for the rigours of industrial distribution.
Bakery
Flexible packaging built for bakery products — from individually wrapped items to multi-packs, balancing freshness, shelf appeal and line speed.
Simple from your side.
Sophisticated behind the scenes.
Our six-step process has been refined over 30 years to remove complexity from your side of the relationship and put it firmly on ours.
Brief
Tell us what you need. We ask the right questions.
Design
Turning brand designs into print-ready packaging.
Up to 10-colour flexo or rotogravure.
Pack
20+ lines, any format, any volume.
Store
Sunningdale — 2,500 pallet spaces, your schedule.
Deliver
Direct to your retailers or warehouses, full visibility.
Packaging that doesn't cost the planet.
We believe sustainable packaging isn't a premium add-on — it's a baseline responsibility. From recyclable mono-structures to compostable films, we're investing in materials and processes that align with where the industry needs to go.
OPRL Member
Enabling our clients to display certified On-Pack Recycling Labels on consumer packaging.
Campden Food & Drink Association
Industry best practice, food safety standards and ongoing technical development — we're aligned at every level.
BCMPA Member since 2000
Industry-leading standards for contract packing and responsible manufacturing.
Soil Association Certified
Certified for organic products — supporting brands operating within the organic sector.
SEDEX Member
Supporting transparency and responsible business practices across our supply chain.
Kosher Certified — Manchester Beth Din
Demonstrating our ability to support a wide range of market and consumer requirements.
A wide range of formats,
built around what we do well.
High Barrier Pouches
Multi-layer laminate for extended shelf life and maximum product protection
Flow Pouches
HFFS & VFFS horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal for fast-moving lines
Handle Quadro Bags
Rigid-base quad-seal bags with carry handle for retail display
Flat Bottom Recyclable Pouches
Sustainable mono-material structure that stands upright on shelf
Gusset Bags
Side and bottom gusset options for bulk and premium packaging alike
Barrier Packs
High-spec barrier laminates protecting against moisture, oxygen and UV
Film on Rolls
Printed and plain film supplied on roll for customer packing lines
Lidding Film
Peelable and non-peelable lidding for trays, tubs and portion packs
Ice Cream Packs
Grease-resistant, cold-seal compatible film for frozen confectionery
Paper Pouches
Kraft and paper-based pouches for brands with sustainability goals
Pillow Packs
Classic fin-seal pillow pack for snacks, confectionery and dry goods
Pouches with Valve
One-way degassing valve pouches ideal for coffee and fresh roasted goods
Quadro Bags
Four-sided sealed bags with strong base for free-standing presentation
Side Gusset Bags
Expandable side-gusset format for large-volume dry product packaging
Skinny Packs
Slim-format single-serve pouches for portion-controlled products
Skin Films
Tight-fit skin packaging for fresh produce, meat and premium foods
Thermoform Films
Formable bottom web film for thermoform packaging machines
Standard Pouches
Versatile three-side seal pouches available in a wide range of sizes
Wicket Bags
Pre-opened bags on wickets for high-speed automated filling lines
Vacuum Sealed Packs
Oxygen-free vacuum packaging for extended fresh product shelf life
Single Shot Packs
Single-serve sealed sachets for condiments, supplements and portion packs
Automated Pouch Line
High-speed automated pouch filling for consistent, efficient production
Horizontal Form & Fill
HFFS packing line for wrapping biscuits, bars and flat products at speed
Popcorn Manufacturing
Full contract packing service for popcorn and light snack products
Seasoning
Flavour application and seasoning packing across our production lines
SRP Transit Cases
Shelf-ready packaging and transit case solutions for retail distribution
Tub, Bar & Box Lines
Contract packing for tubs, bars and carton formats on dedicated lines
Vertical Form & Fill
VFFS lines for crisps, snacks, granules and free-flowing dry products
Tinku Durrani
Founder & CEO, Universal Flexible PackagingStarted with a vision.
Built on relationships.
In 1993, Tinku Durrani had a straightforward idea: supply flexible packaging to local businesses with a level of personal service the big players couldn't match. That idea became UFP — and that approach never changed.
Thirty years later, UFP employs hundreds of people, operates from over 100,000 sq ft of purpose-built facilities across Lunsford Road and Sunningdale Road in Leicester, and supplies some of the UK's most recognised food and consumer brands. It grew entirely organically, year after year, because the relationships it built were worth keeping.
"From day one, my goal was to supply products with a personalised service that meets every customer's needs. That's still the only goal I care about."
— Tinku Durrani, Founder & CEOStarted as a sole trader in Leicester with a single vision: personalised packaging done right
Incorporated as a Limited company
BCMPA membership achieved — a benchmark of industry standards we've upheld ever since
Investment into Lunsford Road — tripling production capacity
Investment into Sunningdale Road — over 100,000 sq ft now across both sites
20+ production lines, 6 service pillars, and still run on the same founding principles
Let's talk about your packaging.
Whether you know exactly what you need or you're starting from scratch — our team is here to help you find the right solution. Most enquiries get a response within 24 hours.
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