An Vermeulen is co-director at Pack4Food. After completing her PhD at Ghent University, she joined Pack4Food in 2008 and supports project managers in developing new project proposals and coordinating ongoing projects. She also delivers various training courses to companies on innovations in food packaging.

Anneloes van Klaveren is supply chain management project manager at evofenedex. In her role, she helps companies improve their digital processes and strengthen collaboration with IT suppliers. With her background in logistics and change management, she offers practical insights and tools to help organisations become ‘digital ready’.

Anouchka Hertoghe is a brand and packaging designer at Now New Next. With a background in Industrial Design Engineering from the University of Twente, she combines creative design with a technical foundation. She works on brand and packaging concepts that communicate clearly and are practically sound.

Ariane van Mancius is the founder of Now New Next, an innovative agency specialising in packaging design and branding. With a focus on sustainability and creative solutions, she works for leading brands in the food and cosmetics sectors. Ariane combines strategic insight with practical innovation and inspires companies to develop forward-thinking packaging.

Arie de Jong has been director of NRK Verpakkingen since 2024. Prior to that, he served as director of Stichting Stibat Services, CEO of Auto Recycling Nederland, and held various management positions within the automotive industry.

Arjan is co-owner and founder of Bio4Life (2010) and Sustainable Adhesive Products (2012). Following a career with various food companies, where he was confronted with a wide range of packaging challenges, he now develops innovative, compostable labelling solutions. In September 2025, Bio4Life received the Labels & Labeling ‘Global Sustainability Award’ for this work at LabelExpo […]

Arjen Lagerweij is logistics business consultant at evofenedex. With his many years of experience, he helps trading and manufacturing companies optimise their logistics processes, from improving warehouse layout to supporting the implementation of a new WMS. In his consultancy work, the balance between people, processes and technology is central to maximising impact.

Art Frickus is a shopper marketing expert with a background incategory management and retail. He analyses how consumersbehave on the shelf and which cues, frictions and contextual factorsinfluence purchasing behaviour. His strength lies in translatingbehavioural psychology and category insights into concrete choices inpackaging design that demonstrably contribute to stock rotation and sales.

Master’s degree in Business & Financial Studies. Started out in the world of newspapers and magazines. Over 20 years’ experience in the graphics sector. Since 2008, ambassador for Grafische Groep Matthys, specialising in innovative cold foil printing finishes for products such as folding carton packaging.

Since 2018, also an unpaid board member of the Folding Carton Platform and a member of the Dutch Packaging Association.

Brecht Van Der Hoeven has been a project manager at Pack4Food since 2021, where he works on research projects relating to food packaging, including LEAK. As an industrial chemical engineer with postgraduate qualifications in innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable food packaging, he combines technical expertise with innovative solutions for future-oriented packaging systems.

Carlo Jochems is Sales Director at NOMI Co-Packing BV. He is responsible for business development, customer relations and marketing. With a strong focus on partnerships and bespoke solutions, he connects brands and retailers with efficient, scalable packaging solutions.

Caroli Buitenhuis is recognised worldwide as an expert in bio-based packaging. With over 20 years’ experience, she helps businesses and public authorities make their packaging more sustainable. She is a judge for the NL Packaging Awards and the European Packaging Sustainability Awards, and the founder of Green Serendipity. She also launched the Bioplastics Hub in […]

Christa Bakker, Global Packaging Technologist at Nouryon and Concept Owner of Join the Loop. With over 20 years of experience in the packaging industry as a packaging developer (Pharmaceuticals) and packaging technologist (Chemicals). We must stop using single-use resources; that approach is no longer appropriate for our times. Modern packaging is circular packaging, which is why Join the Loop was conceived. Circular packaging may be challenging, but it’s not impossible, so let’s get started!

Dagmar Sanderink is a sustainable packaging consultant at Schuttelaar & Partners. With a background in Industrial Design Engineering and experience as a sustainability coordinator, she helps organisations develop sustainable packaging strategies, navigate legislation and make responsible choices.

Dana Butter is senior business consultant at evofenedex. She has extensive knowledge of the transport (ADR, IMDG, IATA, RID) and storage (PGS 15 and PGS 37-2) of dangerous goods. She has been working at evofenedex since 2020 and is part of a team with in-depth expertise in the field of dangerous goods.

Emmilie Kuks is one of the driving forces behind PakPraat, the podcast about the future of packaging. As a representative of the new generation, she combines a fresh perspective with a sharp vision on sustainability and innovation. With her critical questions and positive energy, Emmilie brings inspiring conversations to life, challenging the entire supply chain […]

Franky Wuyts is a Coding & Marking Specialist – GS1 QR Code Implementation at Domino Benelux. He supports manufacturers and brands with the practical implementation of GS1 QR codes on the production line. Drawing on his expertise in coding, data content and code quality, he helps organisations make the right choices in the run-up to […]

Gijs Duivenvoorde is a strategic advisor at Verpact. He focuses on promoting a circular economy and improving recycling systems in the Netherlands.