Packaging Essentials: the basic knowledge every professional needs

Do you work with packaging, but aren’t a packaging expert?

This course provides a clear and practical overview of everything you need to know to handle packaging professionally: materials, sustainability, and regulations.

Why take this course?

This course ensures that you’re up to speed on the basics as a professional, can contribute more effectively to discussions, and are better prepared for any conversation about packaging.

👉 Sign up and strengthen your foundational knowledge of food packaging

👉 Limited spots for maximum interaction!

After this course:

• You’ll understand the language of packaging experts and suppliers
• You’ll ask the right critical questions when making packaging choices
• You’ll make basic assessments regarding functionality and sustainability
• You will make better-informed decisions

Target Audience

This training is aimed at professionals who work with packaging but do not have an in-depth technical background: sales, marketing, QA/QC, procurement, junior R&D, product and project managers

No specific prior knowledge required!

Content

The training provides a clear overview of the key building blocks of food packaging:

1. The food packaging landscape:
   1. The packaging value chain, key stakeholders, and regulations
2. Packaging & product interaction:
   1. Materials and machinery and their impact on shelf life and food safety
3. From insight to choice:
   1. A step-by-step approach to packaging selection
   2. Introduction to eco-design and more sustainable packaging choices

Approach

• Accessible and practical session
• Use of relatable examples from the food industry
• Interactive segments and time for questions
• Focus on understanding and practical application (no in-depth theory)
• Tip: Bring your own packaging so you can apply these insights to your specific situation right away!