In this issue of Food & Drink Matters, we have featured Conglom International as our Food Service Packaging Company of the Year.
Conglom Inc was founded in Canada in 1987 as a full-service manufacturer and distributor of consumer and industrial products, supplying everyone from big-box retailers to small independents. In 2012, Conglom International was established to focus specifically on food service packaging across the UK and Europe. It now supplies a wide range of practical, planet-friendly packaging to the foodservice sector.
Based in Northampton, a central location that allows the company to efficiently service customers across the UK, ensuring consistent supply wherever it’s needed. To better support its growing European customer base, it also operates distribution hubs in Spain and France, allowing Conglom International to offer a fast, flexible and locally tailored service across the EU market.
Conglom International specialises in food service packaging and food handling essentials. Its product range includes foil roll and foil containers and lids, recyclable hot and cold cups, kraft food packaging, PFAS free moulded fibre packaging and vinyl and nitrile gloves for safe food handling. As well as a wide range of back of house essentials and PPE.
Its products are aimed at wholesalers, cash and carry depots, quick service restaurants, independent retailers, food manufacturers and food-to-go operators. The company prides itself on supporting businesses that need scalable, functional and sustainable packaging, and a supplier they can count on.
What makes Conglom International stand out is its commitment to quality. Its various brands are testament to this dedication and the sheer variety of product, ensures clients are covered no matter what food service sector they operate in.
One of these standout products is the iECO Moulded Fibre Cold Cup Sip Lid, which won a silver award in the LUNCH! 2025 exhibition Innovation competition. This sustainable lid gives operators the opportunity to offer their customers a fully home compostable solution when paired with a paper home compostable cold cup.
“We were genuinely chuffed with that award,” says Managing Director of Conglom International, Chris Castle. “It’s a simple product, but it does the job properly. Customers want sustainable options that actually work day to day, and that’s exactly what this lid does.”
Durable and splash-resistant, the iECO Moulded Fibre Cold Cup Sip Lid fits securely, is made entirely from PFAS free moulded fibre and pairs perfectly with paper compostable cold cups, giving foodservice operators a complete eco-friendly solution that meets both legislative requirements and customer expectations.
Alongside its outstanding product range, Conglom International also offers customers the flexibility to develop own-brand packaging solutions. Whether they want to create a new branded range, or rebrand existing products under their label, Conglom International can work with clients to deliver a retail-ready solution that aligns with their vision.
From order to delivery, Conglom International also prides itself on fast turnaround. The company works quickly and accurately to keep stock moving and customers fully supplied. Its processes are built for speed, and its internal team is built for service.
In fact, Conglom International is driven by one clear mission – to provide outstanding customer service, intelligent product design and practical, retail-ready solutions that add real value at every stage.
This combination of product quality with straight-talking service has become a unique feature of Conglom International’s business acumen. Clients value the company’s under complicated sustainability claims and its ability to not oversell trends. Conglom International simply helps clients make practical, compliant and planet-friendly choices that work in real kitchens and real service environments. Chris explains, “People just need to know they can rely on you. If a customer needs something quickly or has a problem, we make sure we see it through to the conclusion so it’s sorted, fast. That’s what keeps them coming back.”
The last 12 months have been transformative for Conglom International. It was the first full year of focused UK marketing, increasing visibility through social media, magazine advertising, events and exhibitions. This has provided Conglom International a solid platform to build on, with greater brand recognition and stronger engagement across the industry. Chris explains, “2025 was really about putting ourselves out in the marketplace, showing who and what Conglom International is all about and making sure we lived up to it. There’s no point being visible if you don’t back it up with the right products, service and people when customers get in touch.”
Alongside this growth, Conglom worked to ensure its certifications and standards are not only maintained, but exceeded. Last year, it achieved ISO 14001:2015, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to effective environmental management and responsible, sustainable business practices.
Additionally Conglom also focused hard on consistency, service reliability and sustainable product innovation, while staying grounded in what operators actually need day to day. The result has been stronger partnerships, increased demand across multiple sectors and a business that feels sharper, faster and more aligned than ever.
2026 is set to be another year of growth for Conglom International. A major short-term development for the company is the move to a brand new, bespoke headquarters with a larger warehouse in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, scheduled for completion in August this year.
“This move has been a long time coming,” says Chris Castle “We’ve been somewhat of a victim of our own success by outgrowing where we are. The new warehouse will give us the space to offer more lines and keep more stock on hand and giving our customers more choice”
Looking ahead to 2026, the Conglom International team will once again be out in force at a wide range of events and exhibitions. LUNCH! at ExCeL London in September, is its third year attending and is set to be its biggest stand to date. We post all our events on LinkedIn so give us a follow to see where you can meet the team next.
When asked how it felt to win the Company of the Year award Chris told us, “It’s a great pat on the back for the whole team. We know how much effort goes in behind the scenes, so it’s really nice to see that recognised. We’ve done a lot in the last year, but there’s still plenty more to come, and that’s the exciting part.”
By prioritising practicality, sustainability and consistent supply, Conglom International delivers packaging that works, without overcomplicating it.
At its core that’s what Conglom International is all about – practical, planet-friendly products, delivered with no drama and no excuses.
For more on Conglom International, please see below:
T 01604 628617
Email George Castle:
sales@conglomint.com
https://www.conglom.com