HERPAK: Demo event at Christeyns

Would you like to discover how cleaning technology plays a key role in the circular reuse of plastic food packaging?

Within the framework of the HERPAK project, Pack4Food is organizing an exclusive demo event at Christeyns, where knowledge sharing, hands-on experience, and networking take center stage. This event brings together professionals from the food, packaging, and cleaning technology sectors to focus on the reuse of plastic food packaging.

♻️ About HERPAK

HERPAK focuses on the high-quality reuse of plastic food packaging such as PP, PET, and Tritan®. An essential—but often underestimated—aspect of this process is efficient and food-safe cleaning. That is why this event specifically highlights the importance of specialized detergents for professional dishwashers in cleaning reusable plastic containers.

🕒 Programme

1:00 PM: Doors open
1:30 PM: Welcome & introduction to the HERPAK project by Pack4Food (objectives, partners and benefits of participation)
1:50 PM: Key considerations on food safety and hygiene in reusable packaging & the relevance of HERPAK – UGent

2:30 PM: Presentation by Christeyns:

• The role of detergents in professional dishwashing systems
• Specific challenges in cleaning plastic food packaging

3:30 PM: Q&A – Christeyns, UGent, Pack4Food
4:00 PM: Networking moment with refreshments + optional guided tour of the Christeyns laboratory

🎯 Target audience

This demo event is aimed at:

• Companies active in food processing and packaging
• Producers and users of reusable plastic packaging
• Developers and suppliers of cleaning and dishwashing technologies
• Researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders interested in circular packaging solutions

Participation is free, but registration is required (50 participants maximum).

HERPAK is co-funded by VLAIO (COOCK project), leading partner: Pack4Food, in cooperation with University Ghent (nutriFOODchem  and FMFP) and Flanders’ FOOD.