The event that drives innovation and business across the packaging journey!

The future of branded and inspirational packaging

The future of packaging machinery and technology

The future of contract packing and fulfilment services

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Discover the future of your brand’s packaging and production journey

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. Visit the future of packaging at Packaging Innovations & Empack.

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Discover the events defining the future of your packaging

Packaging Innovations & Empack is made up of three events, each dedicated to one part of the packaging journey.

Each event creates a focused environment for packaging designers, developers, buyers and suppliers to meet and do business in a time- and cost-effective way – and to create the next market-defining innovations. Just click the drop-down boxes to discover more and…

Create the future of your packaging at Packaging Innovations & Empack.

Packaging Innovations - The future of branded & inspirational packaging

Packaging Innovations is the UK’s leading event driving innovation and business in primary and secondary packaging.

The event connects brands across FMCG with hundreds of suppliers, creating unrivalled networking and learning opportunities for the whole community.

Packaging Innovations is the UK’s essential annual event driving innovation and new design in UK FMCG products, including food, drinks, household goods, beauty and personal care, e-commerce, pharma and much more.

Empack - The future of packaging technology

Empack is the UK’s premier show that gives packaging and filling professionals the opportunity to gain a full vision of the latest opportunities in the whole packaging journey.
From the creative packaging design and manufacturing phase, down to the more technical packing and filling process, with packaging machinery and subcontractors.

Empack provides a unique platform to discover the latest innovations for smart manufacturing, packaging machinery, industrial robots, and automation, used in the packaging industry.

Contract Pack & Fulfilment

Supported by the BCMPA, Contract Pack & Fulfilment is a cornerstone of Packaging Innovations and is the UK’s only annual event dedicated to outsourced packing, co-packing and contract manufacturing. It is the focal point where brand owners and retailers come to find trusted outsourcing partners, ranging from product formulation, pouch filling, gift packing, e-commerce fulfilment services, and more.

Trusted by leading UK brands:

Products and services to drive your packaging journey

Packaging Innovations & Empack, and our special feature Contract Pack & Fulfilment, provided you with innovative solutions to help you make the best decisions for your next packaging innovation, product launch, or investment.

Across the event you’ll find materials, primary packaging, secondary packaging, contract packing and fulfilment, label and printing technology, and packing and filling technology.

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Contract packing & fulfilment

Contract Pack & Fulfilment is dedicated to helping you find outsourcing partners for packing, filling, manufacturing and fulfilment. Hosted by the BCMPA, the event showcases the advantages of outsourcing across markets from e-commerce and white label to food, drink, personal care and more.

Materials

See, feel, and experience the vast range of materials to take your packaging to the next level. Discover everything from ribbons and foiling to plastic and cartons. There is no doubt you'll find everything you need to innovate your packaging.

Primary Packaging

Packaging Innovations showcases an array of primary packaging solutions, from sustainable alternatives to extending the shelf life in the FMCG, beauty & personal care, household items, chemicals markets and beyond.

Label & printing technology

Need label and printing services? Both, Packaging Innovations & Empack will offer you a platform to discover the latest efficient printing technology and label options for your next packaging project.

Secondary Packaging

See your display packaging challenges solved at Packaging Innovations to ensure you can store and protect products and promote brand awareness!

Packing & processing technology

All your packaging machinery and technology wants will be at your fingertips within the Empack section. From warehousing solutions, advanced packaging and sealing technology and more, explore how to make your packaging manufacturing more efficient.

2023 Key Note speakers

Mark Van Iterson, Global Director Design & Sustainability, Heineken International

Steve Honour, Design Leader, Diageo

Mia Kennedy, Acting Lead Packaging Designer, The Body Shop

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"The event allows us to do a lot of meetings in one location and see what is new on the market, you can't beat seeing things in real life rather than just online."

Ian Stapleton, European Technical Packaging Manager

GSK Ltd

See what the 2023 edition has to offer

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2023 will once again bring together the very best of the UK packaging and processing market. Key features include:

Contract Pack & Fulfilment, in collaboration with the BCMPA, features the best in contract manufacturing, contract packing and e-commerce fulfilment services to the NEC.

A new Foodservice Zone dedicated to driving innovation in the fast-moving foodservice market, created in collaboration with the FPA.

What's on in 2023

Talks

Discover the hottest topics and biggest packaging challenges being tackled by the expert speaker line-up

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Foodservice Zone

Dedicated to driving innovation in the fast-moving foodservice market, created in collaboration with the FPA.

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Contract Pack & Fulfilment

In collaboration with the BCMPA, bringing the best in the UK's contract packing; fulfilment; logistics and e-commerce services to the heart of the show.

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