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Last week, we hosted the Plastics & Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs Conference, and the feedback from attendees has been outstanding! If you were unable to attend or are looking for other opportunities to expand your network and expertise, we are pleased to share that Global Food Contact will take place in May 2025 in Prague. The conference will once again bring together the entire food contact materials supply chain to discuss trends, regulations, and innovation. More details: https://lnkd.in/dZ6WbWrB #FoodContact

We're excited to announce the new Moulded Fibre Packaging conference, taking place on the 14th May 2025 at the Mercure Amsterdam City Hotel. If you have ground-breaking insights, case studies, or research to share, we want to hear from you. Please email your abstract to Nicky at nstephens@smithers.com. Deadline: Friday 17 January 2025

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🚨 Call for Papers: Sustainability in Packaging Asia 2025 🌱📦 We are thrilled to announce that Sustainability in Packaging Asia 2025 is now open for paper submissions! This marks the sixth year of this influential event, and we are excited to continue driving innovation and collaboration in the packaging industry. The conference will be held in June 2025 in Singapore, and we invite industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to submit their papers on critical topics shaping the future of sustainable packaging, including: 🔹 Perspectives from end users: brand owners, retailers, and e-tailers 🔹 Regulatory landscape: PPWR, EPR, and more 🔹 Sustainable packaging solutions: bio-based polymers, mono-materials, biodegradable, compostable options, and more 🔹 Safety in connection with sustainability 🔹 Balancing cost and sustainability 🔹 Artificial intelligence in packaging 🔹 Global Plastics Treaty 🔹 Packaging recycling and circularity 🔹 Technical advances on sustainable materials 🔹 Innovating sustainable packaging 🔹 Collaboration across borders and throughout value chains 🔹 Consumer behaviors and trends 🔹 Designing for circularity 🔹 Post-consumer recycled content (PCR) 🔹 Sourcing and traceability of recycled content This is your chance to be part of an event that has shaped the industry over the past five years and continues to be a platform for groundbreaking discussions and solutions. Submit your abstract today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUQksRpv  #SustainabilityInPackaging #CallForPapers #PackagingInnovation #SustainablePackaging #CircularEconomy #GreenPackaging #EcoFriendly #AIinPackaging #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #Singapore2025

Digital Print for Packaging US call for papers closes tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to share your voice with industry experts as they gather in Atlanta this June. For more details and to submit your abstract today visit https://lnkd.in/eFsV4iR #digitalprint #packaging #digitalprintpackaging #packagingindustry #networkingevent #atlanta #atlantaevent

The flexographic printing market is impacted by a variety of supply and demand factors that drive the overall volume of printed product. Our latest #infographic provides an overview of the flexo market to 2029: https://lnkd.in/duzDhVnC Flexographic printing continues to be the most cost-effective solution for mid- to long-run printed output, and it is growing across most application segments. Download your FREE infographic now for a summary of this rapidly changing print sector. It includes flexo market size and growth over the period 2019-2029; summary of key growth drivers; end-use market share; and regional growth: https://lnkd.in/duzDhVnC #flexographic #flexoprinting #printing #printmarket #marketresearch #trends #insights

We have had an incredible day of insights and discussions at the second day of Plastics & Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs! Today’s highlights included: - Recycled materials in contact with food and what PPWR means for FCM - Toxicology and NIAS - Testing and analytics #Sustainability #Innovation #PackagingFuture #PPWR 

The first day of the Plastics & Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs conference is off to a strong start here in Vienna. The opening sessions were led by some fantastic speakers, including BASF Artemyn Barilla Group Steptoe LLP European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Food Standards Agency plus many more. They sparked insightful discussions and set the stage for what promises to be a thought-provoking event. We are looking forward to diving deeper into the topics and making the most of the next few days! #PPConference #Plasticsandpaper

Meet the food contact experts who will share their knowledge with you in April! With over 100 years of combined experience between them, these experts have the expertise and insights needed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of all the key food contact regulatory areas. Register now: bit.ly/3L9F9bh #FoodContact #Food #FCM #FoodContactMaterials #FoodContactTraining #FCT

Last week, Smithers held its annual Digital Print for Packaging event in Amsterdam, spanning three days and chaired by Sean Smyth and Jan De Roeck. Sean Smyth also led a workshop titled “The Changing Landscape for Digital Printing in Labels and Packaging in a drupa Year,” which attracted over 30 delegates. A big thank you to both Sean and Jan for their invaluable contributions in ensuring the event ran smoothly. Want to join us in 2025? Sign up for our mailing list to stay updated! https://lnkd.in/edBTpiex #dpp #digitalprintforpackaging #DPP2024