CPC Takes a Step Forward in Packaging Excellence with WPO's Membership

Launched in 2024 as part of an initiative by the Food Technology, Research, and Innovation Platform (FTRIP), established under the EU-funded CAPFISH-Capture: Post-harvest Fisheries Development project, CPC aims to contribute to advances in packaging research and development. Its focus is on delivering tailored solutions for local needs and providing training to equip food professionals with the skills necessary for effective, sustainable packaging practices

In a marketplace that is increasingly connected globally, innovative packaging can play an essential role in ensuring food safety, preventing contamination, and extending shelf life, particularly for export products. Meeting international standards through improved packaging can help Cambodian products access new markets and enhance their competitiveness. Moreover, better packaging solutions can also help reduce food loss and waste along the supply chain, supporting efforts toward food security and sustainability.

Membership in the WPO provides CPC with access to technical expertise, new packaging technologies, and good practices from around the world. These resources can support Cambodia's ongoing efforts to meet global food safety requirements, strengthen the capacity of local SMEs, and encourage the adoption of more sustainable, eco-friendly packaging practices that align with broader development objectives.

“This milestone marks an important step for Cambodia's packaging sector,” said Dr. Buntong Borarin, CPC Senior Coordinator. "It offers opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technological growth, which can help improve our local industry's standards and export potential, while benefiting consumers and producers alike."

Cambodia's role in promoting sustainable food systems and packaging innovations is gaining recognition internationally. This development can help build confidence in Cambodian products and expand their export potential, contributing to job creation and economic resilience across the country.

Through CPC's WPO membership, we aim to share expertise, adopt best practices, and contribute to regional and global development. This effort can help build long-term resilience and promote sustainability within Cambodia's food and packaging sectors,” said Dr. Shetty Seetharama Thombathu, UNIDO Chief Technical Advisor for the CAPFISH-Capture project, which is implemented by UNIDO in collaboration with the Fisheries Administration (FiA).

This progress reflects CPC's ongoing commitment to supporting safe, innovative, and sustainable packaging solutions that can benefit Cambodia's economy, protect consumer health, and support continued development in the sector.