A PIPELINE TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY: The Largest Segment of Packaging Now Has Its Own World-Class Event Now in its second year, the Food Packaging Technologies Summit is quickly building a reputation as one of the most important conference events on the packaging calendar. The only global event focused solely on the connection between the food industry and packaging, this world-class meeting and networking event will bring together key brand owners, retailers, packaging converters, service suppliers, and others developing and bringing to market the next generation of food packaging and related technologies and innovations. More than 200 attendees are expected at this year's event, to be held May 7-9 at the Westin Chicago Northwest. A wide array of key issues, technologies and emerging market trends will be on the agenda for this year's event, detailing the major role that packaging is playing in the food industry and its continued relevance to discussions surrounding the single largest packaging segment. Food safety, the problem of food waste, the use of questionable packaging materials, barrier protection and shelf stability, packaging as a consumer and retail driver, recycling and reuse initiatives, source reduction, the growth of store-brand packaging... These are just a few of the major subject areas that this conference boldly tackles. Registration is now open for this education and networking event that will provide your business with a competitive market edge. Plan now to attend!