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Global Pouch Forum

A Brief History of Pouch Packaging

Kool-Aid Founder Perkins
May 1, 2022

In 1997, a group of industry experts gathered for the first Global Pouch Forum event. They had the insight to understand that pouch packaging would not only dominate but disrupt every sector from baby food to motor oil. Twenty-five years, Global Pouch Forum remains the longest-running flexible event.

To celebrate, we have put together a (brief) timeline of the pouch packaging that resonated with consumers and changed our lives.

Global Pouch Forum is happening June 7-9, 2022 in Rosemont, IL.

KEYWORDS: flexible packaging design flexible pouch packaging Global Pouch Forum packaging industry events pouch packaging trends

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