We are proud to announce that Calleva Nutrition has been named a finalist for Co-Manufacturer & Packer of the Year at the UK Packaging Awards 2026.
It’s a fantastic achievement for the whole Calleva team, but what makes this recognition particularly special is how we got here. As part of the entry process, Calleva was asked to provide testimonials from brand partners. Clients across our Sports Nutrition and Beauty from Within sectors took the time to share their experiences of working with us. We were blown away by what they had to say. For us, that is the real recognition.
More than a contract manufacturer
We’ve never want to be just another manufacturer. Our ambition is to be the kind of CDMO partner that brands can genuinely rely on — from the first formulation conversation through to manufacturing, packing and getting a finished product out into the market. That means understanding our customers’ businesses, not simply their manufacturing specifications. It means being responsive when something changes. Finding solutions when a project becomes complicated. Bringing technical expertise to the table. Investing in the right equipment and capabilities. And, perhaps most importantly, genuinely caring about the success of the products we manufacture.
That approach has helped us build long-term relationships with brands across Sports Nutrition, Health & Wellbeing. And now, our customers have helped put that partnership at the centre of a national industry award.
“This is the recognition that means the most”
Calleva CEO Ed Ryle believes the client feedback makes this nomination particularly meaningful.
“We’re incredibly proud to be a finalist, but what really stands out to me is that our customers were at the heart of the entry. We can talk all day about our capabilities, our equipment and our facilities, but ultimately it’s our clients who decide whether we’re a great partner. Reading the testimonials that our customers submitted was a real moment for the team. What they had to say about Calleva and the people here was great to hear, and it’s probably the best endorsement we could ask for.”
Recognition from the wider industry
The UK Packaging Awards bring together some of the leading businesses and professionals across the packaging and manufacturing sector, making a place in the final a significant achievement.
A partnership built around our customers
The nomination comes at an exciting time for Calleva.
We continue to invest in our people, facilities, technology and production capabilities, including our new powder stick pack line and expanding range of single-serve and flexible packaging formats.
But investment and machinery are only part of the story. The real value of a CDMO is the expertise, flexibility and partnership that sits behind it.
That is why the words of our customers mean so much to us. And if the UK Packaging Awards judges agree, we might just have something else to celebrate in October.
The winners will be announced at the UK Packaging Awards in London on 7 October 2026.
Whatever happens on the night, being named a finalist — and knowing that our customers helped get us there — is something the whole Calleva team can be incredibly proud of.
Thank you to our clients for trusting us with your products, your brands and your ambitions. We’ll see you in London.
