Packaging Innovations & Empack, which happens to be the premier packaging event held in the UK, is extending an invitation to all the confirmed exhibitors to submit up to two of their products so as to be considered in its Innovation Gallery.
Packaging Innovations & Empack, an event scheduled for February 21st and 22nd, 2024, has the primary objective of presenting a wide range of innovative products and services, as well as solutions, to FMCG brands, online retailers, and also other significant industry stakeholders. The Innovation Gallery has in it the most exceptional as well as cutting-edge packaging solutions that are either already there in the market or would soon be launched.
Paul Jenkins from ThePackHub, Jude Allan, Chair from the IOM3 Packaging Group, and also Margaret Bates, Executive Director of OPRL, will carefully analyze numerous entries from which they will choose the top 10 entries to be showcased in the Innovation Gallery at the exhibition, which will be held in February.
It is well to be notred that more than 7,000 visitors are most likely to attend and have the opportunity to witness the Top 10 Innovations. They can then vote for their choice by way of swiping their visitor pass on the plinth of the product, which goes on to captivate their imagination. The organizers, Easyfairs, have gone on to set a deadline of Thursday, January 18, for exhibitors in order to complete their submissions by way of using their MyEasyfairs account.
Paul Jenkins, a judge at Innovations Gallery, says the evolution of packaging that’s ongoing is throttling a remarkable surge in innovation in various industries. Visitors to last year’s event went on to witness remarkable innovations that are bound to become integral to daily lives worldwide, whether they happen to be working behind the scenes or are displayed on store shelves.
The Innovations Gallery in 2023 served as a perfect foundation for manufacturers to showcase their impressive work as well as allow the industry to come together and also recognize the incredible level of innovation within it. The packaging industry goes on to consistently prove its capacity to adapt to evolving production along with consumer needs, as well as its commitment to reduce the global environmental impact when it comes to packaging materials and waste.
Jenkins went on to add that they were extremely pleased with the high quality as well as the large number of entries they had received for last year’s Innovation Gallery. They strongly go on to encourage all 400 exhibitors attending to make the most of this opportunity. It is evident that there is a will to fulfill consumer needs and go on to address longstanding issues that are prevalent in the industry.
It is well to be noted that last year, the SUPA Products 500-ml paper bottle from the eco-mate range caught the eye of the judges and was given the winning title. Some of the noteworthy participants who happened to be a part of the event were Filtrona Tapes’ Rippatape Halo, which is a tear tape made by way of paper that offers an environmentally friendly option for seamlessly opening paper and board packaging. Apart from this, there were other creative brands like VisiPak, X-CYCLE PP Fast Forward, D:PLOY, EX-30-S MONOBLOC, Eagle Reinforced Wrap, Autofill bag-in-box liner, 100% Recyclable Valve for Dispensing Closures, and IMPAC-T.
Jenkins went on to express his anticipation for what the participants of this year have in store, as they can expect a treat this year, judging by the high quality they had gone on to experience last year.
Some of the preliminary signs go on to indicate that the UK’s largest annual event, which showcases the latest innovations in the packaging sector, is most likely to expand when it comes to both size as well as scope once more. Organizers are already expecting a large turnout for the 2-day event, wherein hundreds of the world’s leading suppliers, along with thousands of brands, packaging developers, marketers, designers, founders, as well as buyers, are anticipated to gather at Birmingham’s NEC.
It is worth noting that well-known brands like Aldi, Asda, Diageo, Sainsbury’s, Molson Coors, Costa Coffee, Superdrug, Tesco, Unilever, Waitrose, Hovis, Oh Polly, Nestle, Britvic, as well as Iceland, will be a part of the show and have the opportunity to discover a range of suppliers who go on to offer a complete range of packaging products as well as services. These offerings go on to include everything right from design to cutting-edge primary as well as secondary packaging, contract packing, e-commerce fulfillment, labeling, and also printing, as well as advanced packing as well as processing technology.
As per Naomi Stewart, who happens to be the Marketing Manager for Easyfairs, Packaging Innovations & Empack is regarded as the premier packaging event in the UK. Because of the historic number of registrations, an overwhelming turnout of thousands of attendees, and the positive feedback that has been received from last year’s event, exhibitors have been vying in anticipation to secure their spot at the 2024 event. With a robust lineup of well-known brands, these 2 days are indeed going to be truly fantastic.
They strongly want those who are considering attending the event in February to make sure to register their attendance as early as possible. Registration happens to be free and can be done here.
