During these uncertain times, we want to reach out to all our loyal customers to say thank you for your help and support whilst we continue to monitor the global pandemic. You are all a part of the ProPak Packaging family, and we hope that you, your family, your colleagues and employees are safe. Our thoughts go out to the countries and the people who have been affected, and the brave heroes and key workers on the frontline who are battling to save lives every day. We appreciate that these times are hard for most companies but looking ahead on a positive note, below is an opportunity to keep up to date on packaging industry news worldwide.
INDUSTRY NEWS
WPO President talks Packaging and Pandemic:
PKN asked World Packaging Organisation president Pierre Pienaar to share his views on the role of packaging in a pandemic.
How to reduce the impact of COVID-19:
Packaging companies pivot to overcome disruptions.
Advances in Packaging Sustainability:
Sustainability awareness grows as consumers become progressively more aware of the impacts brands have on the environment.
SHOW UPDATE
We know that these times are particularly hard for a lot of companies given the current climate, but there are exhibitions at the end of the year that would be suitable for you. These trade shows are bound to be a success in showcasing the latest innovations in packaging and processing machinery from around the globe
ProPak Vietnam 2020
9-11 September 2020
The German Ministry has now extended the registration deadline for the German Pavilion to 15th May. You can now access the new registration form.
ProPak India 2020
8-10 October 2020
ProPak India is glad to announce its supporting association – Association of Food Scientist & Technologists India (AFSTI) Mumbai Chapter.
ProPak Mena 2020
11-13 October 2020
We are pleased to announce that ProPak Mena 2020 as part of Africa Food Manufacturing , co-located with Fi Africa will now take place from 11-13 October 2020 at Cairo International Convention Center in Cairo. We look forward to welcoming you in Cairo later this year
ProPak Asia 2020
20-23 October 2020
These new dates will allow more time for normality and confidence to return to the marketplace, ease travel restrictions, and provide better, all-round conditions for exhibitors and visitors to engage. The ProPak Asia 2020 team will reach out to all participants regarding arrangements in due course.
ProPak China 2020
25-27 November 2020
The 26th edition of ProPak China 2020, will now take place on 25-27 November 2020 at the National Exhibition Convention Center in Shanghai. This postponement will provide far greater flexibility for our community and allow optimal business performance for exhibitors and buyers by hosting the event at a later time.
PACKAGING PIPELINE
Additional networking features across the portfolio to encourage attendees and exhibitors to connect virtually are coming soon.
Planning has begun on a series of free webinars on the market, which will address the impact of COVID-19 on the Thai food processing and packaging industry.
Tune in to a webinar on the 28th April, to hear from Thailand’s leading expert in food and beverages, Mr. Visit Limlurcha, President of the Thai Food Processors Association and Chairman of the Food Processing Industries Club, Federation of Thai Industries.
We hope to be able to send these newsletters out on a regular basis to keep you updated on the latest industry and packaging news. We would love to hear back from you about how you are coping with the current situation and how your methods could benefit others. Please also forward us your latest company news so we can all stay up to date and informed. On behalf of the ProPak team stay safe.
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Kind Regards,
David O’Connell
Sales Operations Executive| ProPak and Plastics | International Sales Office
