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Visit the future of packaging innovation and technology with Easyfairs' UK packaging events. Packaging Innovations & Empack is the UK’s essential annual event driving business and innovation across the whole packaging journey from primary packaging, secondary packaging, contract packing and fulfilment, labelling and printing and packing and processing technology. Packaging Innovations is the largest annual event connecting packaging specifiers and buyers with the suppliers, new materials and formats and the expert knowledge to create the future of their brand’s packaging. Empack provides a unique platform for directors of packing and filling operations to solve their manufacturing challenges and understand the key trends and technologies that will define their future investments. Together, these two events give a unique vision of the whole packaging journey, from concept to production.

22/10/2026

💡 Do you have a product ready to take to the next level?

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from a previous Pitch the Co-Packers winner, Renta, on why entrepreneurs should back themselves, stay resilient and go for it.

Winning opened doors to major packaging manufacturers she may not otherwise have had the chance to connect with.

Could Pitch the Co-Packers be your next big opportunity?
Find out more and enter here > https://brnw.ch/21x6Ax4

21/10/2026

🏆Thinking about entering the Future Trailblazer Awards 2027? Take it from a past winner!

Isobel Duignan, Co-Packing Manager at Nestlé and a Class of 2026 winner of the Product Delivery Award, shares why entering was worth it.

From gaining recognition for your hard work to reflecting on how far you’ve come, the awards offer a chance to showcase your achievements and build credibility in the industry.

Her advice for future entrants? Just do it! 👏

Ready to make your mark? Enter the Future Trailblazer Awards 2027 and put your achievements in the spotlight. https://brnw.ch/21x6z1s

Registration is OPEN. The speakers are lining up. Mars, PepsiCo, Siemens, ASDA, HelloFresh and more are taking to the st...
20/10/2026

Registration is OPEN. The speakers are lining up.

Mars, PepsiCo, Siemens, ASDA, HelloFresh and more are taking to the stage at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027!

With Innovation in Practice at the heart of this year's event, hear from leading brands and industry experts as they share real-world insights, fresh perspectives and practical solutions shaping the future of packaging.

Our first speaker announcement features:
🎤 Jane Skelton, Head of Packaging and Creative, Nichol’s
🎤 Youssef Riad, Senior Engineering Product Manager, Mars
🎤 Vinicius Sales, Global Design Leader, PepsiCo
🎤 Toby Horne, Vice President, Consumer Products & Goods, Siemens
🎤 Fiona Dobson, Senior Manager, Packaging, Print and Packaging Sustainability, ASDA
🎤 Raj Kumar, Lead, Global Packaging, HelloFresh

From design and sustainability to engineering, manufacturing and beyond, discover what's working, what's next and how to turn new ideas into action.

And this is just the beginning. More industry-leading voices to be announced!

Join us on 24-25 February 2027 at the NEC Birmingham for the UK's largest packaging and processing event.

🎟️ Registration is FREE. Secure your place and explore the speaker lineup > Explore our speakers while you wait for our 2026 line-up https://brnw.ch/21x6xMA

Not convinced yet? Here are 5 reasons you can’t miss out on exhibiting at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027! From show...
20/10/2026

Not convinced yet? Here are 5 reasons you can’t miss out on exhibiting at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027!

From showcasing your latest innovations to generating valuable new business, exhibiting puts your brand in front of the people who matter most.

Why exhibit?
🚀 1. Showcase your latest innovations
Put your products, materials, machinery and technologies in the spotlight, giving visitors a hands-on look at what makes your business stand out.

🤝 2. Get in front of key decision-makers
Connect with 8,000+ visitors from leading brands, including Amazon, Superdrug and Tesco, all exploring new packaging solutions and suppliers.

📈 3. Generate valuable new business
Turn conversations into opportunities and build your sales pipeline, with exhibitors generating an average of 91 leads per stand.

🌟 4. Raise your brand profile
Position your business alongside 500+ innovators and industry leaders shaping the future of packaging and processing.

💡 5. Stay ahead of industry trends
Be part of the conversations driving the industry forward, from sustainability and material innovation to automation and smarter processing.

24–25 February 2027, NEC Birmingham

Don't miss your opportunity to put your business in the spotlight at the UK's biggest packaging and processing show.

👉 Ready to exhibit? Make Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027 the place to grow your business in the UK and beyond.

Enquire now: https://brnw.ch/21x6xmo

18/10/2026

One of the world's most important industries is also one of its best-kept career secrets.

Almost everything we buy, eat, drink or use has been shaped by a packaging professional. Yet remarkably few people grow up wanting to become one.

Perhaps that's because they don't realise what the job actually involves.

Engineering. Design. AI. Materials science. Sustainability. Human behaviour. And solving problems that have never been more complex.

We asked experts from PZ Cussons, Smurfit Westrock, WRAP, UK Packaging PRO, Packniche and across the industry why there's never been a more exciting time to work in packaging.

Their answers reveal an industry where an 18-year-old can develop a design that reaches supermarket shelves, while a lifetime achievement award winner still sees countless opportunities to make a difference.

And as PZ Cussons' Mark Browne puts it, “Fresh eyes can often see things us battle-hardened weary guys can’t.”

Because the next generation isn't arriving after the interesting work has been done.

They're arriving in time to do it.

Read the full article 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6uBW

Enter the Future Trailblazer Awards: https://brnw.ch/21x6uBV

17/10/2026

What if the next person to change packaging doesn't even realise they're a Trailblazer?

We often associate trailblazers with groundbreaking inventions, bold ideas and extraordinary achievements.

But the judges of the Future Trailblazer Awards see something more.

For Jude Allan (OPRL), Jo Stephenson (Think B2B Marketing), Fiona Dobson (Asda) and Peter Macqueen (Sheffield Hallam University), the qualities that matter most are often less obvious.

Curiosity. Initiative. The courage to challenge established thinking. And the ability to bring others along when something needs to change.

Because a Trailblazer doesn't have to invent something new. They might transform an existing process, inspire a team or spot an opportunity everyone else has overlooked.

And sometimes, the industry's brightest emerging talent is already making a difference without recognising just how significant that contribution is.

The challenge isn't simply developing the next generation of Trailblazers. It's making sure we recognise them.

Read the full article 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6tIr

Enter the Future Trailblazer Awards: https://brnw.ch/21x6tIq

📅 The countdown to Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027 is on!Two days. The entire packaging supply chain. One place to b...
16/10/2026

📅 The countdown to Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027 is on!

Two days. The entire packaging supply chain. One place to be.

Join us on 24–25 February at NEC Birmingham as the industry comes together to discover new solutions, make connections and explore what’s next for packaging and processing.

Registration opens soon. Watch this space.

15/10/2026

ALL EYES ON PARIS. Registration is now open for our sister event Paris Packaging Week 2027! 🤩

The city of lights. The world’s most exciting packaging ideas. And your name on the guest list. 💫

After London in September, our global packaging community comes together in Paris. Familiar faces, new connections and the energy of an entire industry in one place. Come for the ideas. Stay for the people who make it all happen.

950+ exhibitors. 210+ speakers. 5 stages. 15,000+ packaging professionals. 2 days you’ll want to be part of.

The stage is set. It’s time to step into the spotlight.

Rendez-vous on 3 & 4 February!

Register now for your free ticket 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6qHI

15/10/2026

🚀 Is Pitch the Co-Packers for you?

Got a big idea and looking for the right partner to help take your brand to the next level? This could be your opportunity!

Pitch the Co-Packers gives ambitious start-ups and early-stage brands the chance to win £1,500 towards outsourcing support and collaborate with a BCMPA expert to refine processes, boost efficiency and strengthen their brand.

We’re looking for ambitious start-ups and early-stage brands across food & drink, beauty, personal care, health & wellness and more.

To be eligible, you must:
✅ Have an annual turnover under £100k
✅ Be independently owned
✅ Have been trading for less than 3 years or be in the early stages of growth
✅ Be looking for a UK-based co-packing, manufacturing or fulfilment partner

Think you’re a good fit? Enter now and take the next step in growing your brand! https://brnw.ch/21x6qob

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