FoodChain ID and Unpac partnership to transform packaging compliance

FoodChain ID and Unpac have announced a strategic partnership that promises to reshape how food and beverage manufacturers approach packaging compliance, positioning Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) not as a regulatory burden but as a lever for operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

The alliance, unveiled from Fairfield, Iowa and Sydney, Australia, combines FoodChain ID’s deep regulatory expertise with Unpac’s AI‑powered SaaS platform for packaging data and EPR reporting. With EPR laws already active in seven US states and legislative drafts advancing in ten more, the compliance landscape is becoming increasingly complex.

For manufacturers, the stakes are high: packaging compliance now directly impacts margins, supply chain planning, and boardroom priorities. Against this backdrop, the FoodChain ID–Unpac solution is being positioned as the most advanced integrated compliance capability available to the sector.

Marc Losito, VP of regulatory solutions at FoodChain ID, emphasised that the partnership is designed to eliminate friction from the compliance process. He explained that the solution enables brands to reduce risk, meet deadlines, and unlock savings hidden within packaging data. More importantly, he noted, it helps manufacturers future‑proof their packaging strategies by embedding defensible data and intelligent tools into everyday decision‑making.

Lee Lubner, CEO of Unpac, reinforced this vision, stating that Unpac was built to make packaging data actionable, transforming compliance into measurable business value through automation, accuracy, and intelligence.

At the heart of the collaboration is a unified EPR compliance solution that streamlines packaging data collection, automates reporting across multiple jurisdictions, and generates insights that can be applied across procurement, packaging design, and sustainability functions.

By creating a dynamic single source of truth for packaging data, the system reduces manual effort, enhances accuracy, and provides a foundation for smarter, more strategic packaging decisions.

FoodChain ID’s regulatory consulting team adds interpretive depth, ensuring that manufacturers can navigate state‑specific frameworks with confidence and defend their compliance strategies under audit.

The benefits for manufacturers are tangible. Automation can reduce manual workload by as much as 80 per cent, while eco‑modulation simulations and gap analyses can cut EPR‑related fees by more than 20 per cent. When combined with FoodChain ID’s advisory services, packaging cost savings of 10–20 per cent are achievable, offering a direct boost to margins.

Beyond financial gains, the solution also supports sustainability objectives by surfacing opportunities to improve packaging performance and reduce waste.

For food and beverage brands, the partnership is a strategic enabler. As EPR frameworks expand across the US.and globally, manufacturers face mounting pressure to demonstrate both regulatory adherence and environmental responsibility.

By integrating automation with regulatory expertise, FoodChain ID and Unpac are offering a pathway to not only meet these obligations but to leverage packaging data as a driver of innovation, efficiency, and long‑term resilience.

This development signals a shift in how compliance is perceived within the industry. Rather than being treated as a cost centre, packaging compliance is increasingly recognised as a domain where data intelligence can deliver measurable business value.

For manufacturers navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, the FoodChain ID–Unpac alliance may well set a new benchmark for how compliance solutions can underpin both profitability and sustainability.