Propak event kicks off at World Trade Center

OVER 200 local and international companies, which translates to over 10,000 attendees, are expected to flock to the 4th International Processing and Packaging Trade Event for the Philippines (Propak) from January 31 to February 2 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City.

The international processing and packaging trade event will zero in on providing small enterprises with knowledge about the latest technology in packaging.

According to Propak, this year’s edition is “set to exceed the scale” of the trade show in 2020, which it said happened just a few weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic happened.

Propak said this year’s edition remains as an “industry-focused” event as it aims to bridge international suppliers with local and regional buyers who are “exploring and discovering the latest innovative and sustainable solutions covering food and beverage, manufacturing, retail, and other related industries.”

Rungphech “Rose” Chitanuwat, Country General Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines, the organizer of Propak Philippines highlighted that “the 4th Propak Philippines edition will focus on providing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises [MSME] with exposure and knowledge about the latest technology and innovations in packaging.”

Chitanuwat explained MSMES need to know the importance of effective packaging in delivering goods to the market.

“Retail businesses require good packaging designs for display and inventory. Consumers on the other hand, have become more discerning when considering products and have become more aware about how packaging can help reduce waste along the process of production, logistics, and retail,” she said.

Aside from the exhibition of technology, innovations, and products during the three-day trade show, Propak Philippines 2024 said it is also “keeping its tradition” of imparting knowledge among attendees, particularly MSMES and even big corporations by simultaneously organizing and facilitating more than 40 workshops, seminars, and conferences at designated areas in the venue.

Propak said among the anticipated learning sessions are Sustainability and Circular Packaging, Trends and Challenges in Packaging 2024, Packaging for Micro and Small Enterprises, Trends and Innovations in Printing on Packaging, Embracing Sustainable Packaging, Hygiene and Sanitation in Food Industry, Packaging Alternatives in PHL, Packaging for the Export Market, and PHL National Standards for Packaging.