November 2019 E-Newsletter
International Association of Packaging Research Institutes

Technology Spotlight

Lateral thinking
11/29/2019
ISTA and some of its US members are taking research into load stability and horizontal impacts in new directions, thanks to keen industry interest – and some original equipment

Member News

2019 China Packaging Innovation Forum held successfully at Shanghai
11/06/2019
Congrats to 2019 China Packaging Innovation Forum in Shanghai China, 11th-12th, Oct, held by Packaging Innovation Association! CPIF and Packaging Innovation Association were initiated by Dr. Jun Wang from Jiangnan University 4 years ago. This year, there were around 1000 candidates from Upstream and downstream of the whole industrial chain of packaging from all over the world and some famous universities, institutions like Tsinghua University, as well as United Nations Chief scientist Dr. K. Jim Jam, to discuss the next generation of packaging for the future China.

The Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences (FNPS) at Clemson University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Department Chair.
11/08/2019
This role requires the passion, skills, commitment, and vision to lead the long term development of our uniquely diverse teaching, research, extension and other outreach programs. The individual selected will promote and guide new initiatives in a large and diverse department. The position is located on the Clemson University main campus and will be a full-time, 12-month, tenured position with a 100% administrative appointment.

IAPRI membership continues to expand
11/29/2019
The range of new members joining IAPRI over the last few months is further evidence of the association’s continued value not just to research and university institutes but also to manufacturers of finished goods – and across continents.

Turkish association makes sustainability the theme of its Congress
11/29/2019
The Turkish Packaging Manufacturers’ Association (ASD) held its Packaging Congress in Istanbul on 21-22 November, taking as its broad theme sustainable packaging and the circular economy.

IAPRI News

IAPRI CAREER START AWARD at the 2020 World Conference
11/25/2019
For the second time, IAPRI will present a $1,000 US award, sponsored by Dr. S Paul Singh to a first time presenter at the World Conference on Packaging to be held in Monterrey, Mexico. To enter the drawing all you have to do is have a research presentation accepted by the Scientific Committee.

Research News

ISTA is Seeking Bids on Data Collection Project
11/06/2019
ISTA is now seeking bids on the following project: Distribution Environment Data Collection Project – European Union. Read More to view RFP.

Fraunhofer IVV helps create new guidelines for assessing mineral oil migration into food
11/26/2019
Experts from Fraunhofer IVV, Germany, have helped to compile comprehensive guidelines for assessing the effectiveness of different materials and material combinations in combatting the risk of mineral oil migration into food.

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