AIP and Informa Markets expand their partnership across Asia

The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has 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 (Hotel, Restaurant and Café/Catering) shows in the Asian region.

For almost 14 years, the AIP has been providing educational offerings 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.

Nerida Kelton, Executive Director, AIP, said: “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,”

This educational support will now be expanded to even more Informa shows within the HoReCa space, starting with supporting the 2027 Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) that will be held on the 20–23 April 2027 in Singapore.

Ian Roberts, Senior Vice President – Asia, Informa Markets, said: “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.”