Barrier coatings are a critical enabler of safe, high-performance, and sustainable food packaging. Demand for barrier coatings in food contact packaging is growing as brands and regulators seek to protect food safety and shelf life while reducing reliance on plastics and PFAS.
Barrier coatings enable fibre-based and lightweight packaging to resist moisture, oxygen, grease, and contamination, supporting recyclability and circular economy goals. At the same time, stricter food-contact regulations, sustainability commitments, and the growth of convenience and takeaway foods are driving the need for high-performance, compliant, and future-proof packaging solutions.
This event focuses on barrier coatings for food contact packaging with emphasis on plastic and paper. This event will be exploring raw materials, barrier performance and innovations, compliance, recycling and sustainability as well as key processing and technology updates. Food contact packaging issues will also be discussed in relation to testing, regulation and compliance.
Why you should attend:
This conference brings together industry experts across the value chain to explore the latest innovations, regulations, and sustainable solutions in barrier coatings. Attendees will gain practical insights, expert guidance, and real-world case studies to help them design, produce, and implement safe, high-performance, and future-proof food contact packaging.
- Hear about the latest market trends and developments
- Explore real-world applications and innovative barrier coating solutions in food contact packaging without compromising functionality or scalability
- Attend to gain critical insight into how barrier coatings are enabling safe, compliant, and sustainable food contact packaging
- Understand the latest regulatory developments, PFAS-free and bio-based innovations, performance requirements, and recyclability challenges, supported by real-world case studies.
- Networking & business opportunities - Explore partnerships and collaborations across the supply chain
- Explore innovative barrier coating technologies including PFAS-free, water-based, and bio-based solutions.
- Thought leadership & expert panels - Shape the conversation around next-generation packaging solutions
- Learn about best practices for reducing environmental impact without sacrificing performance
This conference is the perfect platform for attendees and speakers to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and network with key players across the supply chain.
Who should attend?
- Brand owners and food & beverage manufacturers responsible for packaging strategy, sustainability, and food safety
- Packaging converters and printers working with paper, board, and flexible packaging
- Barrier coating developers and formulators, including water-based, bio-based, and PFAS-free solution providers
- Raw material and chemical suppliers supporting coating performance and compliance
- Paper, board, and fibre-based packaging producers seeking enhanced barrier functionality
- Packaging machinery and coating equipment suppliers
- Testing laboratories, certification bodies, and regulatory consultants specialising in food contact materials
- Recyclers, waste management companies, and circular economy specialists
- Regulators, policy makers, industry bodies, and trade associations
- Research organisations, universities, and innovation centres focused on packaging and materials science
