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27 October to 3 November 2010
Düsseldorf Trade Fair
K 2010
The K 2010, an international trade fair for plastics and rubber, will take place from 27 October to 3 November 2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany, under the motto “It’s K time”. The fair exhibits will reflect the triad of machinery, raw material production as well as plastics and rubber processing. The special exibition “Visions in Polymers” will present the future of this material.
Further information can be found 
here…
28 until 30 September 2010
Trade fair in Nuremberg
FachPack 2010
With the FachPack one of the most important European specialist trade fairs for packaging is taking place once again from 28 until 30 September 2010 in Nuremberg. Last year more than 33,800 visitors found out about subjects including packaging materials, formats and recycling. FachPack 2010 will once again be completed by the PrintPack on the subject of packaging processing and LogIntern, which focuses on packaging logistics.
Further information can be found here...
27 and 28 September 2010
University of Bonn
Cold Chain Management
On 27 and 28 September 2010 the Cold Chain Management Group of the University of Bonn, Germany, will host the 4th International Workshop on Cold Chain Management. The focus will be on all the different stages of the process, from production to consumer consumption. Aspects of cold chain management in private households will also be taken into consideration. Among others experts will show how health risks can be minimized and how consumer knowledge can be improved.Further information can be found
here..21 and 22 September 2010
Stuttgart Media University
Stuttgart Packaging Days
The “Stuttgart Packaging Days” arer one of the oldest international German-speaking conferences on plastic and multilayer packaging. The 17th edition will be held on 21 and 22 September in Stuttgart. Speakers from research and industry will be giving lectures on aspects such as the carbon footprint, raw materials and packaging materials.
Further information can be found here…
13 September 2010
Innoform Coaching Gbr
Workshop on REACH
The EU chemicals regulation REACH is to be applied to the film, food and packaging industry. On 13 September, a one-day seminar in Osnabrück will present the risks and effort involved with REACH in future. The event will be hosted by Innoform Coaching GbR.
Further information can be found here…
6 and 7 July 2010
Fraunhofer IVV
Permeation through Packaging Materials
On 6 and 7 July 2010, the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging (IVV) is hosting a seminar with lots of practical exercises on the topic of “Permeation through Packaging Materials”. The lectures will also give an overview of plastic packaging materials for food, as well as their production and distribution. The event is concerned specifically with active packaging, barrier films and the influence of light on packed food. There will also be a laboratory presentation during which participants will be able to evaluate measurement results themselves.
Further information can be found here…
22 and 23 June 2010
Fraunhofer IVV
Meat and Sausage Products
“Meat and Sausage Products – Current Trends – Future Developments“. This will be the topic of the annual conference of the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging (IVV) on 22 and 23 June 2010 in Freising, Germany. Experts will be presenting the requirements specified by EU legislation and will explain the influence of light and oxygen on the quality of meat and sausage products. The event will also focus on trends in modified atmosphere packaging, microbiological risks in oxygen-free food and packaging for sausage products that can be safely closed and easily opened.
Further information can be found here…
15 and 16 June 2010
Osnabrück
Barrier films in use
Which film for which use? Answers to this question will be provided on June 15 and 16 at a seminar in Osnabrück, Germany, organized by Innoform Coaching GbR. The focus will be on how barrier films are currently used. Among other things, a number of sample packages filled with original goods will be discussed. In addition, experts will give a detailed overview of the broad range of barrier films available and also talk about the processing of these films.
Further information can be found here…
10 and 11 June 2010
ofi
Impackt 2010
On 10 and 11 June, the Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology (ofi) will be hosting the Austrian packaging conference “impackt 2010” in Waidhofen a.d. Thaya/Zwettl. In line with its motto “Innovations – Our Future”, the focus of the event will be on packaging innovations and packaging developments. Experts will be reporting on how to discover new ideas and presenting the development processes of globally successful companies. A guided tour of the KTW Group / Injectoplast Kunststoffverarbeitungs Ges.m.b.H. will also be offered.
Further information can be found here…
2 and 4 June 2010
China International Exhibition Center
Beijing International Packaging Fair
From 2 to 4 June, packaging experts from all over the world will be meeting in the Chinese capital at the Beijing International Packaging Fair 2010. Companies will be presenting their products in the China International Exhibition Center (CHIPF) in the three exhibition categories “packaging material and products”, “packaging machinery and equipment” and “packaging technology”.
Further information can be found here...
25 until 27 May 2010
Trade fair in Birmingham
Total Processing & Packaging 2010
Total Processing & Packaging 2010 will be presenting solutions along the entire production chain in the packaging sector from 25 until 27 May in Birmingham, England. The focus will be on subjects such as packaging materials and packaging design. The trade fair also offers experts from the household products sector the opportunity to inform themselves about new products or procedures and to make new contacts.
Further information can be found here...
20 May 2010
University of Applied Science Osnabrück
FET-Workshop "Packaging Technology"
On 20 May 2010 the Food Engineering Topics (FET) Workshop at the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück (Germany) deals with current topics in packaging technology. On the agenda are lectures as well as product and company presentations. The aim of the workshop is to present the topic “Packaging Technology” with an emphasis on how it is put into practice and to encourage co-operations between science and economy. It is part of a series of events which are part of the new degree course “Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Lebensmittelproduktion” (Industrial Engineering Food Production).
Further information can be found here ...
19 and 20 May 2010
easyFairs
Regional platform for the packaging industry
The easyFairs VERPACKUNG West will be taking place for the fourth time on 19 and 20 May 2010 in Dortmund. The trade fair offers professional visitors from the region a compact overview of the industry’s latest products. The focus will be on topics including packaging materials and formats, packaging design and sustainability. The event also offers presentations and lectures by experts on the latest trends, consumer packaging and networks in the packaging industry.
Further information can be found here...
19 May 2010
German Packaging Institute
Workshop “REACH & Packaging”
On 19 May 2010 the Packaging Academy of the German Packaging Institute will be hosting a workshop on the topic “REACH & Packaging”. Experts will explain, amongst other things, the relevance of REACH for packaging manufacturers as well as legal issues. Beside the one-day seminar in Frankfurt, the workshop includes a “webinar” which will take place about four weeks after the event to deepen the participants’ knowledge.
Further information can be found here...
18 May 2010
Packaging Academy
Food Contact, Environmental and Packaging Law
“Food Contact, Environmental and Packaging Law” – this will be the topic of a workshop at the Packaging Academy of the German Packaging Institute on 18 May 2010. Lectures will provide an overview of European legislation on the environment and packaging as well as packaging laws in Germany and other EU member states. Beside the one-day, on-site seminar in Frankfurt, participants will also profit from a “webinar” designed to deepen the knowledge.
Further information can be found here...
22 April 2010
Nafispack project
First Nafispack Conference
The first Nafispack Conference on 22 April 2010 in Brussels will focus on “Natural Antimicrobials for Innovative and Safe Packaging”. Speakers from all over the world will be reporting on active and intelligent packaging, as well as on natural antimicrobials that help extend the shelf life of fresh food. There will also be a presentation of the EU-project Nafispack – the largest initiative in Europe for the development of innovative and safe packaging systems to extend the shelf life of fresh food.
Further information can be found here…
15 April 2010
6th Round Table of the Cofresco Forum
Healthy Food
The challenge of preserving the quality of food from harvest to consumption was the main topic of this year’s Round Table of the Cofresco Forum on 15 April 2010. Scientists and industry experts discussed current trends and research results on the topic: “Healthy Food – How Packaging, Storage and Preparation Techniques Help to Preserve the Original Food Quality” in Minden.
For further information on the Round Table 2010 please click
here...
25 November 2009
International Packaging Institute
IPI Sustainability Day
Against the backdrop of the current sustainability debate, the International Packaging Institute (IPI) hosted the IPI Sustainability Day on 25 November 2009 in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. On the agenda were fundamental conceptual aspects and concrete solutions on packaging processes, in terms of recycling for example. The current status of the European legislation regarding sustainable packaging was also the focus of a lecture, as well as the prevention of waste. A joint workshop offered participants and speakers the chance to exchange their points of view with one another.
Further information can be found 
here...
25 November 2009
Fraunhofer IVV
Tailormade Packaging
On the subject of “Converting Processes for Tailormade Packaging”, the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging (IVV) invited guests to a conference on 25 November. The event took place within the framework of the 6th International Converting Exhibition ICE in Munich. The schedule included a lecture on multi-layered barrier films.
Further information can be found here …
22 until 24 October 2009
Association of German Food Technologists
2009 GDL Food Technology Congress
Around 300 attendees found out about the latest approaches to food technology research at the 2009 GDL Food Technology Congress in Lemgo from 22 until 24 October. The subject of packaging was also on the agenda. Aspects discussed included active and passive packaging concepts and the optimisation of barrier properties.
Further information can be found at:
www.gdl-ev.org in the “Aktuell” section under “Artikel”.
21 October 2008
Cofresco Institute
Round Table 2008 - Sustainability and Efficiency of Consumer Packaging
The Round Table took place at the University of Wageningen on 21 October 2008. Experts from all over Europe discussed the topic of “Sustainability and Efficiency of Consumer Packaging”.
Click here for more information about the Round Table 2008
Click here for the speakers’ presentations