ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations, Label&Print and Empack 2018 have revealed some of the major brands set to take part in the event’s two-day seminar line-up.
Representatives from Tesco, Coca Cola, M&S, Co-op, Innocent, TerraCycle, and Thorntons will all take to the stage at Birmingham’s NEC. The free educational seminar programme will take place across five theatres and will also feature experts from ASDA, Nestle and Floral Street.
James Drake-Brockman, divisional director of Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio said, “As the UK’s largest packaging show, our education programme is a key part of the value we offer to our attendees. We are thrilled to have so many fantastic speakers on board, from major retailers to small independent brands. The programme promises a unique insight into the cutting-edge trends, current issues and latest opportunities within the industry, and guarantees inspiration for any industry professional in attendance. We are also due to announce some very special sessions soon so watch this space.”
Snack giant Graze challenged CS Labels to produce a flexible pouch. Technical director of CS Labels, Andrew Mansfield will discuss his work with Graze and explain the flexible digital packaging process, outlining the benefits and pitfalls of the method.
Simon Reid, sustainability manager at Innocent Drinks, will address the hot topic issue of plastic bottles, where he’ll explore Innocent’s take on the circular economy.
Tesco will be joining The Recycling Panel, led by Prismm Environmental, to discuss the challenges, opportunities and innovations facing the packaging market around recycling.
Ron Cregan, founder of Endangered Species, will analyse the effects plain packaging regulations could have if they were extended to industries such as alcohol, confectionary and snacks.
Elsewhere, ASDA will form part of the FlexoTech Debate panel to discuss whether advances in technology have done enough to help flexo adapt to changing market trends.
Kevin Vyse, senior packaging technologist at M&S Food Group will join The Big Print Debate panel to discuss the future of the label sector.
James Drake-Brockman added, “In the current climate packaging is heavily under the spotlight, with our event at the end February perfectly placed to help the packaging industry address the challenges it faces. With more than 300 exhibitors and over 20 hours of CPD accredited educational content, the event is poised to be the biggest and busiest to date.”
Packaging Innovations, Label&Print and Empack 2018 will take place on February 28 and March 1.
