Packaging Innovation , Empack & Contract Manufacturing 11-12 February 2026, NEC, Birmingham
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Packaging Innovations - Packaging Solutions
Packaging Innovations is the UK's leading event for cutting-edge packaging solutions, fostering innovation and networking among FMCG brands and suppliers across industries such as food, beauty, e-commerce, and pharma.
Label & Printing Zone
In our dedicated Label & Print Zone, you’ll find the latest advancements that can help bring your packaging ideas to life. Today’s labels do more than display information.
At the show, experts will be ready to guide you through options in digital printing, FlexoTech, tech-enabled labels, and more. It’s the perfect chance to explore new possibilities for your next project and see how the right label can make all the difference.
Smart Packaging Zone
Explore the Smart Packaging Zone, where practical innovation meets real-world impact. This is where you’ll find the latest in packaging tech – from NFC chips and RFID tags to augmented reality – all designed to enhance customer experience and bring new value to your brand.
Whether you’re a brand owner or simply curious about how smart packaging can make a difference, this space is built for discovering solutions that are both innovative and impactful.
Food & Drinks Zone
Gain direct access to the UK’s leading retailers and food-to-go outlets at the Foodservice zone. The zone is perfect for suppliers who have solutions for the rapidly expanding food to go market and will attract buyers and specifiers seeking a stronger focus on sustainability, shelf life, disposal/recyclability and much more.
Empack - Packaging Machinery & Technology
Empack is the UK's premier show for packaging and filling professionals, showcasing the latest trends and innovations in packaging design, machinery, robotics, automation and smart manufacturing.
Experience the future of production
Get ready to experience packaging technology in action. Here, you’ll explore the latest in machinery, industrial robots, and automation designed to elevate your production lines. Walk through live demos, uncover cutting-edge trends, and find tools that enhance your efficiency, reliability, and output – all under one roof.
Ready to connect with the future of packaging technology? Your journey to a smarter, faster production line starts here.
Find the right solution for your project
On one side of your Empack journey, you’ll find the ideal suppliers to bring your next big project to life. Imagine connecting directly with experts who understand your vision, exploring advanced machinery and automation that elevate your brand, and discovering customized solutions to make your products shine. With the perfect partner, your packaging potential knows no bounds.
Tackling your challenges through seminars
On the other side of Empack, dive into the Supply Chain Stage to tackle your toughest packaging challenges. Join interactive sessions with industry thought leaders as they share insights on the latest trends, sustainable practices, and advancements in supply chain technology. This is your chance to gain actionable strategies and fresh perspectives that streamline operations and bring your most ambitious packaging concepts to life.
Contract Manufacturing
Supported by the BCMPA, Contract Pack & Fulfilment is the UK's only annual event focused on outsourced packing, co-packing and contract manufacturing, connecting brand owners and retailers with outsourcing partners across services like product formulation, pouch filling, and e-commerce fulfilment.
Contract Manufacturing
Find the right partner for our manufacturing and production needs across a range of markets from food and drink to pharmaceuticals, chemicals and beyond.
Contract Packing
Looking to outsource your packing processes? You'll find the ideal partner at Contract Pack & Fulfilment to help you go to market quickly.
Filling Service
See your filling services fulfilled whether it be custom orders, measuring and dispensing products into containers, or completing quality assurance.
E-Commerce & Fulfillment
Find the partners to manage your online orders with negotiated time frames and price point specifications - from the internet to your customer with ease.
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