Advanced Packaging Association invites to value chain dialogue at IFFA 2025

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Hall 11.0, Booth A34 – Messe Frankfurt, May 3–8, 2025

Frankfurt, [02/05/2025] – The Advanced Packaging Association (APA) is excited to announce its participation in IFFA 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for processing, packaging, and sales in the meat and protein sector. As packaging solutions continue to evolve, APA brings a clear and science-based message: instead of changing existing high-performance solutions or even moving away from plastic, a smart way of using plastic material is key to more efficient packaging.

At IFFA, APA will present its position paper “Polyamide: an important and sustainable raw material in advanced flexible packaging” and engage with stakeholders across the value chain on the future of high-performance flexible packaging. Visitors can discover how particularly polyamide-based packaging combines protection, recyclability, and food waste prevention – offering a practical pathway to a circular economy.

The following topics can be discussed with APA experts Simone Schillo, Dragana Petrovic, Sergi Salvà Sàez and also Nicola Bucchioni and Paul Neumann, Chairman and Vice Chairman of APA’s Steering Committee:

  • Food waste reduction: Extending shelf life is crucial. Polyamide packaging plays a vital role in reducing spoilage and CO₂ emissions from wasted food.
  • Recyclability: Independent testing confirms that advanced packaging containing polyamide is recyclable within the polyethylene (PE) waste stream.
  • High performance: Polyamide enables optimal protection with minimal material, preserving quality and reducing packaging waste.

“At APA, we want to drive the discussion about meat and alternative protein packaging forward with facts, science, and collaboration,” says Paul Neumann, Vice Chairman of APA’s Steering Committee. “We invite all partners along the packaging value chain to come by our booth and discuss packaging facts and trends together with us.”

About the Advanced Packaging Association

The Advanced Packaging Association (APA) was founded in 2024 by key players in the polymer industry who believe that polyamide are needed to enable a more sustainable circular economy. By raising awareness and working together, APA can ensure that polyamide continues to play an important role in the transition to sustainable solutions for the packaging industry, applying research and technology to the real world. Please find more information about APA here: https://advanced-packaging-association.org/

Press contact:

Jani Vuorenpaa, Coordinator, jani@advanced-packaging-association.org or media@advanced-packaging-association.org

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