European Co-Packers Association (ECPA)

CO-PACKING, AT SCALE — THE PAVILION RETURNS AT INTERPACK 2026 At Interpack 2026, ECPA will present its largest Co-Pack Pavilion to date. 7 Members. 1 Stand. 1 Place to connect with Europe’s co-packing expertise at interpack 2026! In a world of increasing complexity — from shorter product lifecycles to regulatory pressure and fragmented supply chains — co-packers are becoming essential to how products reach the market. From flexibility and speed to execution at scale, this is where capability meets demand. 📍 Hall 7A | Booth B09 We look forward to welcoming you in Düsseldorf. We’re building Europe’s leading co-packing network. Follow ECPA to stay ahead of where the industry is going. #copacking #comaking #outsourcing #supplychain

🔄 From Empack to Interpack — co-packers gaining momentum Last week at EmpackNL, one thing became very clear: the role of co-packers is accelerating fast. This recent article in VerpakkingsManagement perfectly reflects that shift: 1. Supply chains are moving closer to home 2. PPWR is increasing regulatory pressure 3. Complexity and speed demands keep rising The result? Brand owners are increasingly turning to flexible, local partners to stay competitive. Co-packers are no longer just operational support. They are becoming strategic enablers of modern supply chains. Empack showed the momentum. interpack 2026 will take it to the next level. 📍 Join ECPA at interpack – Hall 7A | Booth B09 #CoPacking #SupplyChain #PPWR #Packaging #Reshoring #Nearshoring https://lnkd.in/eAGqwCkq

🔍 Co-packers are no longer the hidden force in packaging — they’re becoming the backbone of modern supply chains. In the latest edition of WPO News, the evolving role of co-packers takes centre stage — and rightly so. As highlighted in the article on pages 18–19, today’s supply chains are facing a perfect storm: 👉Increasing SKU complexity 👉Shorter product life cycles 👉Growing regulatory and sustainability pressure 👉Fragmentation, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty The result? Brand owners are rethinking how they operate. Rather than investing heavily in fixed infrastructure, many are turning to flexible, scalable partners — co-packers and co-manufacturers — to stay agile and competitive. This is exactly where ECPA and its members come in. At interpack 2026, ECPA will once again bring this story to life with its Co-Pack Pavilion, showcasing how collaboration across the value chain enables: 👉Faster time-to-market 👉Operational flexibility 👉Scalable production 👉Compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape Co-packers are no longer just executors. They are strategic partners driving resilience, efficiency and innovation. 📍 Join us at Hall 7A | Booth B09 and discover how co-packing is shaping the future of packaging. 💡 Curious how your supply chain can become more agile? Let’s talk at interpack. #CoPacking #ContractManufacturing #outsourcing #SupplyChain #Innovation https://lnkd.in/ejia7fdY

MORGEN OP EmpackNL: PRIVATE LABEL RISING De druk op supply chains neemt toe. Private label groeit. En food packaging moet sneller, flexibeler en slimmer. Tijdens ons ECPA panel: “Private Label Rising: hoe co-packers food packaging versnellen en veranderen” gaan we in op de veranderende dynamiek tussen retail, productie en packaging. 🎤 Sprekers: Koen de Jong – International Private Label Consult (IPLC) Brecht Van Der Hoeven – Pack4Food Carlo Jochems – NOMI Co-packing Moderator: Ton Knipscheer – European Co-Packers Association (ECPA) We bespreken hoe co-packers zich ontwikkelen tot de schakel die snelheid, flexibiliteit en innovatie mogelijk maakt in een steeds complexere markt. 📍 Empack Gorinchem 🕒 Morgen 11.30 u Pitch-Pack-Plein - Next Level Actief in packaging, private label of supply chain? Mis deze discussie niet. Volg European Co-Packers Association en blijf op de hoogte van de laatste ontwikkelingen in co-packing, supply chains en verpakkingsinnovatie. #PrivateLabel #CoPacking #Packaging #SupplyChain

EMPACK 2026: WHERE SUSTAINABILITY, AUTOMATION AND SUPPLY CHAINS CONVERGE The latest insights from EmpackNL 2026 confirm what we see across the ECPA network: the packaging industry is evolving at speed — driven by sustainability demands, automation, and increasing supply chain complexity. From smarter production processes to reduced material use, innovation is accelerating. But with this comes a clear challenge for brand owners: how to stay flexible, compliant, and fast. 👉 This is where co-packers play an increasingly critical role. As supply chains become more fragmented and regionalised, co-packers offer the agility, scalability, and operational expertise needed to turn strategy into execution. The takeaway is clear: co-packers are moving from operational support to strategic partners in a rapidly changing landscape. Thank you Libby Davis at Packaging Insights for the nice chat! 🎤 Join ECPA at Empack for our panel discussion on Thursday and discover how co-packers are shaping the future of packaging and private label. https://lnkd.in/dT3kzACW

CO-PACKERS BENEFIT FROM RESHORING AND PPWR PRESSURE Europe’s supply chains are becoming more fragmented and unpredictable — and that’s exactly where co-packers step in. 🔹 Reshoring and nearshoring are accelerating 🔹 Production moves closer to end markets 🔹 Packaging and fulfilment become more regional At the same time, PPWR and rising complexity are pushing brand owners to adapt faster than ever. 👉 Result: a clear shift towards co-packers as flexible, strategic partners with growing responsibility for speed, scalability, and execution. 📈 The sector is currently growing at around 10% per year. 🎤 Join ECPA on Thursday at EmpackNL for our panel discussion on Private Label Rising — and discover how co-packers are reshaping food packaging and supply chains. Please check this interview in the exhibition edition of VerpakkingsManagement. For English translation, please DM us. #copacking #supplychain #reshoring #PPWR #PrivateLabel #comanufacturing

SEE YOU AT EMPACK NEXT WEEK ECPA will be present at EmpackNL next week — together with our member TM Pet Concepts / TM Co-packing. TM Co-Packing is a strong example of what modern co-packers represent today: flexible, scalable and specialised solutions supporting brands across fast-changing supply chains — in this case with a clear focus on pet food and pet care. Cor Poppe and Wilco Poppe! At ECPA, we bring together over 100 co-packers, co-manufacturers and partners across Europe, helping brand owners find the right partners to accelerate time-to-market, manage complexity and scale efficiently. 👉 And don’t miss our panel on Thursday: “Private Label Rising: How co-packers accelerate and transform food packaging” We’ll explore how private label growth is reshaping packaging — and why co-packers are becoming a strategic link between retail, production and packaging. If you're attending Empack — let’s connect. We’re building Europe’s leading co-packing network. Follow ECPA to stay ahead of where the industry is going.

Maak kennis met de moderator: Ton Knipscheer - Empack 2026 Met meer dan 30 jaar ervaring in de verpakkingsindustrie brengt Ton Knipscheer een brede kijk op supply chains, innovatie en de rol van co-packers. Als Executive Director van European Co-Packers Association (ECPA) verbindt hij partijen door heel Europa. 📍 Empack Gorinchem 📅 14 – 16 april 2026 Hij leidt het gesprek over hoe co-packers de verbindende schakel worden in het nieuwe ecosysteem. Volg European Co-Packers Association en blijf op de hoogte van de laatste ontwikkelingen in co-packing, supply chains en verpakkingsinnovatie.

Maak kennis met de sprekers: Brecht van der Hoeven - Empack 2026 Food packaging ontwikkelt zich razendsnel — gedreven door duurzaamheid, functionaliteit en wetgeving. Brecht Van Der Hoeven Project Manager bij Pack4Food vertaalt technische kennis en onderzoek naar praktische, toekomstgerichte verpakkingsoplossingen. 📍 Empack Gorinchem 📅 14 – 16 april 2026 Hij laat zien hoe packaging moet meebewegen met de groei van private label. Werk je in packaging, retail of supply chain? Volg European Co-Packers Association en ontdek wat co-packers voor jouw business kunnen betekenen.

Maak kennis met de sprekers: Carlo Jochems - Empack 2026 Als Sales Director bij NOMI Co-packing zit Carlo Jochems op het snijvlak van strategie en uitvoering. Hij verbindt merken en retailers met efficiënte, schaalbare co-packing oplossingen. 📍 Empack Gorinchem 📅 14 – 16 april 2026 Carlo laat zien hoe co-packers de flexibiliteit en snelheid leveren die private label vraagt. Werk je in packaging, retail of supply chain? Volg European Co-Packers Association en ontdek wat co-packers voor jouw business kunnen betekenen.