The Global Pouch Forum is returning to Miami in June, bigger and better than ever.

Food is by far the largest market for flexible packaging and pouches are growing rapidly in the U.S. and throughout the world. Stand-up pouches alone are a $2 billion business in the U.S. and predicted to grow 6.5% a year to 2020, according to the Freedonia Group.

The program will feature 15+ sessions over the 1 ½ day conference, including snack, produce, dairy and pet food makers. Suppliers and brand-owners are well-represented in sessions about machinery and value-added features.

The Forum provides plenty of networking opportunities including the exhibition and networking reception featuring more than 80 table-top exhibitors.

TAPPI is co-locating once again with Global Pouch Forum and will hold a pre-conference workshop on stand-up pouches. They provide an in-depth look into pouch-making technologies with speakers from the converting side of the industry.

Registration to exhibit and/or attend is open.

Global Pouch Forum is proud to announce that TAPPI International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division (formerly PLACE) is again set to expand our education offerings with a half day Stand-Up Pouch Making Workshop. This will take place on June 14th before the 2017 Forum begins, and is designed to give an in-depth look into pouch-making and structures with speakers from the converting side.

After successfully completing TAPPI's Stand-Up Pouch Making Workshop, participants should be able to:

• List various pouch structures and their uses in SUP applications.
• Identify processing issues for a variety of pouch materials.
• Discuss the capabilities and limitations of pouch-making equipment.
• Identify the unique equipment and substrate requirements for SUP laminations.
• Explain the process requirements for making SUP structures.

Who benefits most from the Stand-Up Pouch Making Workshop?

• Technical directors and superintendents
• Technical assistants
• R&D personnel
• Quality personnel
• Buyers
• Account managers

Detailed agenda will be posted when it’s available, along with the Global Pouch Forum 2017 agenda.