As 2022 draws to a close, next year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham approaches. With the 15th and 16th of February firmly in the diary for key brand owners, retailers, and manufacturers, the show is set to see a continued return to normality, with show organisers expecting 300 exhibitors and up to 6000 visitors to travel to the NEC.
The February show will launch a dedicated Foodservice Packaging Zone, coordinated through an exciting new partnership between Easyfairs and the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA). When asked about the partnership, FPA Executive Director, Martin Kersh, said, “Packaging Innovations is a show I have attended since joining the FPA. The relationship further developed as I became involved with panel discussions and co-chairing The Big Debate with Jane Bevis of OPRL. FPA has chosen to partner with Easyfairs Packaging Innovations because it is well-respected by many key industry players, including FPA and non-FPA members, but also because Packaging Innovations is 100% dedicated to packaging. It is our number one show.”
Kersh continued, “This partnership would have happened much sooner had it not been for the pandemic. However, I am delighted that we will see the first of many foodservice packaging zones at the forthcoming event. I must add that it’s thanks to our members like Huhtamaki and Colpac for choosing to exhibit with us and the really strong team at Easyfairs who ensure that the Packaging Innovations shows are always such a great success. This collaboration is a natural fit for FPA, and I look forward to our members’ continued presence at the show.”
Josh Brooks, Marketing and Community Director, Packaging at Easyfairs, said; “Packaging Innovations & Empack, featuring Contract Pack & Fulfilment, is the premier show to kick start the new year for the food and beverage, foodservice, FMCG, beauty and personal care, and pharmaceutical industries.” Adding, “We are delighted to partner with the FPA in providing a dedicated Foodservice Packaging Zone, bringing together its members to showcase the best of the foodservice sector. Visitors can look forward to value-packed, foodservice-focused sessions during the content programme that will be produced in collaboration with the FPA. These will feature key foodservice brands and trends, forming part of a wider content programme covering the latest thinking in packaging design and innovation for the food, drinks and FMCG markets. The exhibiting FPA members are true industry experts, and I strongly encourage brand owners, operators, and members of the hospitality sector to take full advantage of the vast expertise that will be available under one roof.”
Packaging Innovations and Empack attendees and exhibitors can register to attend the events by visiting www.packagingbirmingham.com. The event website also contains information about travel to and from the show and accommodation.
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