Janet Harney is the Packaging Compliance Manager at ABP Beef, one of Europe’s leading food processors. With extensive expertise in packaging compliance, Janet plays a critical role in ensuring that all packaging compliance legislation is met within the group. At ABP, Janet oversees the collection of packaging data, advising on legal and environmental compliance, guiding teams through ever-evolving legislation and industry best practices. She is the go to for checking legal requirements and advice on process. Key projects have including development of packaging data processes across the sites, suppliers and validating figures. Navigating the legislation has led to me networking within the wider packaging community. Identifying which legislation is applicable to us and our customers. Janet is widely respected for her ability to bridge technical requirements with real-world application—making her a trusted voice in packaging strategy and a valued contributor to industry discussions around sustainable and compliant packaging solutions.