EDB holds workshop on packaging food products

The National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the Export Development Board (EDB) conducted an awareness session focusing on the packaging of food products at the EDB.

A main objective of conducting this awareness session is to make awareness on packaging of food items to cater both the local and international markets. 

The session was conducted in collaboration with the packaging experts of the industry, Print Care Digital Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd and CMC Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd, with the participation of more than 100 exporters and potential exporters. 

This session featured insightful lectures by Packaging Consultant W. Abhaya Senavirathna, Print Care Digital Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd General Manager Nuwan Widyapathige, Amal Polgampala of Print Care Digital Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd and Sanath Wanigasekara of CMC Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.

Key topics such as introduction to packaging – importance and functions, packaging of selected food, regulatory aspects and packaging   labelling and packaging machinery – an overview of equipment used in food packaging as a practical session were covered. 

The participants also learned about the importance of effective packaging, selection of the most effective methods and selecting the right materials to prevent product degradation.

At the end of the programme, an evaluation was conducted, revealing that due to the significant contributions made by the resource persons in enhancing capacity and knowledge, the participants gained valuable insights on the subject. They highly appreciated the useful programme.