Packaging is one of the most visible and fast-changing areas for food and drink producers. New materials, shorter print runs, improved labelling solutions and more flexible packaging formats are giving smaller producers greater choice than ever before.

This Dublin Food Chain in person event will take place inside the Esmark Finch Print & Packaging facility https://printandpackaging.ie/  giving producers the opportunity to experience packaging in a live production environment and see first-hand how modern print and packaging solutions are created.

The event will bring together specialists from different areas of the packaging industry. Berlin Packaging https://www.alpack.ie/ will showcase developments across glass bottles, jars, plastic containers and other rigid packaging formats. CCL Labels https://ccllabel.com/  will demonstrate the flexibility of labelling solutions and provide an overview of innovation in the category, while Esmark Finch Print & Packaging team will demonstrate developments in digital print, cartons, sleeves and paper-based packaging.

The morning will include live print demonstrations as well as a mini packaging showcase before and after the main sessions, giving producers an opportunity to discover new ideas, see packaging solutions up close and engage directly with industry specialists.

Date: 23^rd September 2026

Venue: Esmark Finch Print & Packaging Facility, D17 Y314 (Unit 8, at rear of block)

Start: 10.00am

Booking Fee: €20

Capacity: Maximum 60 producers

Tea/Coffee: On arrival

• 10.00 – 10.30 Packaging Discovery Showcase & Tea/Coffee
• 10.30 – 10.40 Welcome: Dublin Food Chain / Local Enterprise Office
• 10.40 – 11.05 Live Print Demonstration: See packaging and print production in action within the Esmark Finch facility.
• 11.05 – 11.25 Berlin Packaging: An expert view across glass, bottles, jars, plastic containers and rigid packaging formats  
• 11.25 – 11.45 CCL Labels: Understanding the evolving world of label solutions
• 11.45 – 12.05 Esmark Finch: Innovation in Print & Paper Packaging
• 12.05 – 12.20 Q&A
• 12.20 – 13.00 Packaging Discovery Showcase & Supplier Engagement