After a six-year hiatus, it will be a great homecoming to the showgrounds in Düsseldorf, as the global packaging and processing industry prepares for the kick-off of mega trade show Interpack. Visitors from ANZ can register for a networking event on 5 May.

What makes for good packaging? Krones says apart from protecting products and delivering brand appeal, it should consider climate change, food security, and responsible use of packaging materials.

In the lead up to mega trade show Interpack, where beverage packaging will be a key focus, the show organiser provides an overview of the choice of packaging formats and considers sustainable options impacting filling and packaging processes.

If you're attending Interpack, taking place from 4-10 May in Germany, you can register now for the ANZ networking event to be hosted by APPMA, PKN and Interpack organisers. It will be held at the International Lounge on 5 May, at 4pm.

WPO has confirmed that the 228 winners of the WorldStar 2023 will be presented during a Gala Ceremony on 6 May during Interpack. A number of Australian winners, and PKN, will be there.

If you're still deciding whether to attend Interpack, or need advice and assistance with travel planning, look no further than Messe Reps, the Australian contact point for show organiser Messe Dusseldorf.

After a six-year hiatus, Interpack is on in May, with 2700 exhibitors preparing to present innovation and new technology, and celebrate the long-awaited reunion of the global packaging industry.

The advisory committee for interpack 2023 have unanimously elected Markus Rustler, president and CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, to be president and chairman of the committee in its constituent meeting.

The next interpack will take place from 4 to 10 May 2023, at the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre. It will be the first show since 2017, with last year’s expo first postponed, then cancelled, due to Covid.

The world’s biggest packaging expo interpack will go ahead in three months’ time, with the organiser reducing exhibition costs, and giving special right of termination to exhibitors who want to withdraw.

With news of HP’s cancelled participation at interpack and drupa next year, uncertainty continues to prevail over the status of interpack 2021. PKN spoke to Australia interpack rep Robert Laing for the latest.

As fears over the coronavirus continue to sweep the world, and Italy announces a country-wide lockdown, there's a ripple effect on major events and public gatherings in affected areas. As of today there is no change in status for interpack, scheduled for early May.

The major global packaging show interpack is less than three months away, and local rep Robert Laing is ready to provide information and assistance to all who are preparing or considering making the trip to Dusseldorf for the once-every-three-years event.

Ahead of global packaging and processing megashow interpack 2020, Melanie Streich reports on the confectionery and bakery packaging markets, looking at machinery and production trends.

In this technical article for interpack, Melanie Streich examines the latest developments in pharmaceutical packaging technology.

During Interpack it was announced that the Australian Institute of Packaging will play host to the 2018 WPO WorldStar Awards.