August
FDA, Kodak, and Sealed Air join intelligent packaging event
A preview to the AIPIA Congress highlighted feature presentations by packaging, food, and government representatives to hammer out ways smart packaging can promote traceability, product security, sustainability, and more.
With the theme “Profiting from Active and Intelligent Packaging,” the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) Congress tackled areas of smart packaging technologies with an eye toward commercialization and boosting food and packaging companies’ bottom line.
AIPIA executive director Eef de Ferrante said the meeting’s line up of big names was reflective of the growing interest in and importance of smart packaging.
“The importance of the active and intelligent packaging agenda is clearly demonstrated by the quality and quantity of speakers,” he said. “Congress has already established a reputation for covering the key issues and developments.”
The programming of the event (collocated with PACK EXPO International in Chicago November 2-4) covered nanotechnology, traceability, smart labels, anti-counterfeiting, and other technologies. The purpose of the lineup was to educate attendees on the possibilities tied to smart packaging for brand owners, retailers, and consumers.
The event discussed the capabilities of smart packaging products in cutting food waste and extending shelf life. In addition, the Congress Forum (scheduled November 2, 2014) outlined research projects in the field.