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.
Institutional & Affiliate $725 - Corporate $1,390
World + Member conferences annually
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 participationPublishing support
Upcoming Events
IAPRi Events
33rd IAPRI Member Conference 2027 - Sweden
Portal; https://members.iapri.org/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=IAPR&prid=1468523
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 June, 4-8, 2028.
Member Submitted Events
IAPRI Communities of Practice
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.
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