Packaging - Member Interest Group
The principal interests of this MIG are to address the practical issues with regards to packaging; explore the interactions between packaging, food and drink - including the use of packaging machinery; and review new packaging materials, trends, and pressures. The aim of this MIG is to provide a collaborative environment in which challenges and solutions can be discussed. It is also an ideal forum for networking, horizon-scanning, identifying gaps in knowledge and addressing them, as well as keeping up to date with legislation, latest research, and other upcoming topics.
Chair: David James, AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings Limited
Vice-Chair: Lucy Shepherd, Warburtons
Next Packaging meeting
Campden BRI, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LD
Wed 9 Apr 2025 10:30 - 15:00 BST
Typical topics of interest:
Practical issues
- Materials; recyclable, compostable and biodegradable
- New packaging formats
- Migration and taint issues
- Barrier properties
- Shelf life and extending shelf life
- Quality enhancing packaging; active and intelligent packaging
- Reducing plastics
- Re-use of packaging
Packaging manufacture
- Manufacture of containers and films
- Measurement of pack strength and integrity
- Gas analysis
- Barrier properties
- Post process contamination
- Closure quality
Knowledge transfer
- Legislation and guidance
- Research and technical documentation