The seven day event, first launched 50 years ago, is being touted by organisers as the biggest yet, reflecting the challenges facing manufacturers from the food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industry on how their goods are packaged, transported and presented.
Visitors attending the show will be able to participate in interactive demonstrations of the latest developments in packaging throughout the production cycle, from retailing, to logistics and production, the organisers said.
"The focus will be on innovations in fast-moving consumer goods, with each one presented in the context of the entire, relevant value chain," said representatives from Messe Dusseldorf, where the event is hosted.
"Included in this holistic concept will also be exhibitors from the raw materials industry, producers of packaging materials, packaging machinery manufacturers and design agencies."
Bioplastics
With growing consumer and regulatory pressure from the industry both in term of oil costs and environmental sustainability, Bioplastics is one major area for industry innovation, according to organisers.
In reflecting this, Interpack will hold a special exhibit dedicated to advances within biodegradable and bio-based plastics, which the events hosts claim will be three times the size of its previous exhibit.
Over 40 companies from across the world will take part in the exhibition to display and discuss the key developments in bioplastic for packaging, from raw materials and semi-finished products, to processing equipment.
It is being organised in cooperation with the European Bioplastics Association.
