MP2024 awards for sustainability in barrier packaging open for entries

MeetingPack, the biennial meeting organised by AINIA and AIMPLAS that attracts members from the packaging value chain, has announced the second edition of the MP2024 Awards, which aim to recognise innovations in barrier packaging and sustainability developed by professionals and organisations for application in industry.

The awards are for national and international manufacturers of materials, films, sheets, preforms, containers, packaging equipment, recycling systems and packaging systems that contribute to the development of sustainable solutions for industry.

The awards are presented in two categories: flexible packaging solutions (films) and rigid packaging solutions (trays and/or bottles). These innovations can be applicable to any of the areas of the sector, including materials, packaging, equipment and processes.

Call for applications open until 14th February

The candidatures will be evaluated by a jury made up of a panel of specialists from the scientific and organising committee of the event, as well as relevant figures from business, institutions and the scientific community. The assessment of the applications will take into account the applicability and impact of the innovation on the market, its technical and quality properties, and its environmental benefits.

Three finalists in each category will be selected from the applications submitted. The finalists will have a designated space at the conference venue, where their product or innovation will be exhibited. They will also present their innovation at the preliminary event to be held on 9th April 2024. The winning entries will be announced at the conference dinner on 10th April 2024.

Thirty specialists will discuss barrier packaging in Valencia

The sixth edition of MeetingPack, whose programme is now published on its website, will bring together thirty specialists in barrier packaging, who will analyse the prospects of the sector to meet the sustainability objectives set by the 2030 Agenda in eight thematic blocks. This will take place on 10 and 11 April at the Valencia Conference Centre.