Advancing packaging research—and connecting the experts who make it happen. 
                 A global network of institutes, universities, and companies sharing credible science, methods, and practical knowledge exchange.

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73 members - 29 countries

About IAPRI

For Institutes & Universities

  • Global collaboration + benchmarking

  • Visibility for research and programs

For Corporate Members

  • Early insight into methods and trends

  • Access to global expertise + talent pipeline

For Researchers / Associates

  • Communities of practice
    + conference participation

  • Publishing support

Upcoming Events


IAPRi Events

Jun 7 2027

33rd IAPRI Member Conference 2027 - Sweden

Portal; https://members.iapri.org/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=IAPR&prid=1468523

Jun 1 2028

26th IAPRI World Packaging Conference 2028

The 26th IAPRI World Packaging Conference 2028 will be hosted by Michigan State University's School of Packaging in East Lansing, MIchigan, USA in June, 2028.

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IAPRI Communities of Practice

Distribution Packaging

Current Emphasis:
Performance qualification testing aspects associated with distribution packaging

Members: individual researchers, educators, and other packaging professionals from IAPRI members who have a common interest in the performance qualification testing aspects associated with distribution packaging


Food Packaging

Our mission is to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation in the field of food packaging.

With a particular emphasis on:

  • Active & Intelligent Packaging: 
  • Preservation of Food Quality: 
  • Reduction of Food Waste: 
  • Increase of Food Safety through Packaging
  • Food and Packaging Interaction


Sustainable Packaging

The IAPRI Sustainable Packaging Community of Practice (CoP) strives to:

  • Create a forum and network for exchanging views around packaging and sustainability
  • Share ongoing activities
  • Foster an understanding of packaging contribution to sustainability
  • Highlight the increasing role of sustainability in supply chain
  • Develop science-based opinions on pressing issues relating to packaging sustainability

University Education

Mission Statement
To bring together Packaging Academics from around the World to improve knowledge sharing amongst IAPRI members by fostering positive communications that enhance Packaging Education and Research within their respective institutions, leading to an improved quality of life for their respective clientele.

News


May 28 2026

IAPRI Members Elect Two New Directors and Retains Three to Serve 2026-2029 Terms

The membership has elected two new Directors, Institutional Director Renee Wever, and Corporate Director Manual Garcia-Romeu to service on the board. Institutional Directors, Witchuda Duad, Johanna Lahti, and Mari Kvalvåg Pettersen have been elected to serve a second term. Eric Joneson is reti...
May 28 2026

IAPRI Members Invited to Participate in Converge 2026 with WPO Discount

IAPRI is pleased to share a special opportunity offered through one our members, the World Packaging Organization (WPO) for IAPRI members and their associates to participate in Converge 2026 at a reduced rate.
Apr 13 2026

MSU Announces Major “Packaging 2.0” Expansion

Michigan State University’s School of Packaging has announced Packaging 2.0, a major expansion that will nearly double the size of its current facility and significantly strengthen its teaching and research capabilities.
Jan 24 2026

IAPRI Membership Adopts Updated By-Laws

IAPRI is pleased to announce that the Association’s updated By-Laws have been formally adopted by the membership and are now in effect.