The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) have confirmed that Informa Markets will become the Platinum Plus Partner of the association. This partnership will not only solidify the long-standing relationship between the two organisations but will also enable growth of the AIP educational offerings within the food, beverage, packaging and HoReCa shows in the Asian region.
For almost 14 years the AIP have proudly been providing the largest educational offerings of any peak professional body for packaging education and training in the Informa Market portfolio of ProPak Shows across Southeast Asia. Over the last decade, the AIP and Informa have continued to strengthen the ProPak shows packaging educational offerings for the visitors and now each show offers an expansive offering including an annual packaging forum, workshops and training courses.
According to Nerida Kelton, Executive Director, AIP, “The AIP have proudly become the leading educational partner for the flagship show ProPak Asia in Thailand and support all of the ProPak shows in the Asian region. The ProPak portfolio now includes Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Hanoi, China, Middle East & Africa and India.
Now it is time to expand our educational support to even more Informa shows withing the HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, and Café/Catering) space, starting with supporting the 2027 Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) that will be held on the 20-23 April 2027 in Singapore.
“Entering its 49th year, Food & Hospitality Asia has been cemented as the premier authority for the food and hospitality industries in Asia. Occupying all ten halls of the Singapore Expo centre, FHA 2027 will showcase the best in food & beverage, hotel, restaurant, café/catering, retail, and ProWine Singapore. FHA 2027 is set to host over 2,750 exhibitors and welcome 60,000 attendees from more than 100 countries and regions, reaffirming its status as the must-attend event for the global food and hospitality community,” Mrs Kelton said.
“The AIP looks forward to working with the team at Food & Hospitality Asia and helping to guide their packaging-related educational offerings for 2027. We also encourage AIP Members and industry colleagues to visit or exhibit at the show with the ever-expanding Australasian Delegation from Australia and New Zealand.
Ian Roberts, Senior Vice President – Asia, Informa Markets, added “Our partnership with the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) marks a significant milestone for Informa Markets as the organiser of the ProPak Series and Food & Hospitality Asia. By combining AIP’s deep technical expertise in packaging education and training with our global platforms for trade, innovation, and growth, we are unlocking unparalleled opportunities to advance the packaging, as well as food and beverage industries in the region.”
“This collaboration will deliver cutting-edge insights, foster sustainable solutions, and set new benchmarks for excellence, empowering professionals to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Together, Informa Markets and AIP are not only shaping the future of these critical sectors, but also driving meaningful progress, innovation and business success.” Mr Roberts said.
Should your company wish to exhibit, or visit any of the ProPak Asia shows, or the Food & Hospitality Asia show please reach out to the AIP.