8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2016

BERRY PLASTICS GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware	1-35672	20-5234618
(State of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

101 Oakley Street

Evansville, Indiana 47710

 (Address of principal executive offices / Zip Code)

(812) 424-2904

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02.        Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 29, 2016, Scott B. Ullem was appointed to the board of directors of Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (the "Registrant").  On July 29, 2016 the board of directors of the Registrant created one (1) new directorship on the board of directors, thereby increasing the number of directors constituting the whole board from nine (9) directors to ten (10) directors.  Mr. Ullem will fill such newly created seat on the board of directors.

Mr. Ullem will receive the Registrant's standard non-employee director compensation as described in the Registrant's most recent Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 20, 2016.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)  Exhibits.

ExhibitNumber	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Berry Plastics Group, Inc., dated as of August 2, 2016.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	BERRY PLASTICS GROUP, INC.
	(Registrant)
Dated:  August 2, 2016
	By:	/s/ Jason K. Greene
		Jason K. Greene
		Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

EX-99.1

                               NEWS RELEASE

Media Contact:	Investor Contact:
Eva Schmitz 812.306.2424 evaschmitz@berryplastics.com	Dustin Stilwell 812.306.2964 dustinstilwell@berryplastics.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. Appoints Scott B. Ullem

to the Company's Board of Directors

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Aug. 2, 2016 – Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (NYSE:  BERY), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer packaging and engineered specialty materials, today announced the appointment of Scott B. Ullem to its Board of Directors.

Since January 2014, Ullem has served as Chief Financial Officer for Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring.  In this capacity, Ullem has responsibility for global finance, information technology, investor relations and enterprise risk management.

As a key member of Edwards' executive leadership team, Ullem has helped drive business initiatives that have resulted in the creation of meaningful innovations with global application, as well as sales growth, strong financial performance, and increases in shareholder value.

Before joining Edwards, Ullem held executive positions in the banking and packaging industries. Ullem received a bachelor's degree in political science from DePauw University and a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.

"On behalf of Berry Plastics and its Directors, I would like to welcome Scott to our Board," said Jon Rich, Chairman and CEO of Berry Plastics.  "Scott's career and industry experience will further strengthen our Board's existing business acumen, while bringing additional insights and perspectives on the industries and markets we serve."

About Berry Plastics

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. is a leading provider of value-added plastic consumer packaging and engineered specialty materials delivering high-quality customized solutions to our customers.  The Company's world headquarters is located in Evansville, Indiana, with pro forma net sales of $6.7 billion in fiscal 2015 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BERY.  For additional information, visit the Company's website at www.berryplastics.com.

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