EU Food Plastic Packaging Summit Coming to Brussels Next Month

Summit

The European Food & Beverage Plastic Packaging Summit is expected to take place between February 26-27 in Brussels, Belgium.

Returning for its 5th edition this year, the focus will be on the industry’s increasing challenge for innovation toward a sustainable future, looking at the best strategies for sustainable packaging including recyclability and packaging performance.

Brands are retailers alike will share their thoughts and information on consumer experience and demands for the next generation of packaging and its place in the circular economy. Furthermore, the conference will explore the European Commission’s Circular Economy Package, and its impact on the dynamics of the entire supply chain.

Below interested parties take a look at the confirmed topics for discussions:

  • Overview of the Current EU Directives and their Implications for the Industry
  • Discussing the Latest Sustainability Initiatives of Global Brand Owners & Producers
  • Overcoming Challenges related to Recyclability Assessment & Certification
  • Exploring the Latest Developments in Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics
  • Discussing the Impact of Consumer Perceptions on Retailers
  • Assessing the Potential of Reusable Plastic Initiatives

The two day event will bring together major brand owners, retailers, leading sustainability experts, packaging converters and manufacturers, plastic collectors & reclaimers, policy makers and major global organizations involved in the food & beverage plastic packaging industry.