How EuroPack Summit Introduced Nestlé to New Packaging Suppliers and Solutions

A Marcus Evans Success Story

“The Summit was a good opportunity for us to have face-to-face meetings with some suppliers we did not know and discuss ideas that were off our radar screen. Our specialists are looking further into about three companies that were quite promising, and discussing the possibility of doing business together,” said Marco Bernasconi, Global Head of Packaging, Nestlé S.A., a delegate at the Marcus Evans EuroPack Summit.

What possibilities and business opportunities has the EuroPack Summit brought to your organisation?

Our one-to-one meetings were very interesting. Nestlé is connected to 4,000 packaging material suppliers globally, but we still met people and were introduced to ideas we did not know about.

What companies or new packaging solutions are you now considering?

We are following up with around three companies. They are in our system and our specialists are looking at their solutions.

Is it difficult to become a supplier for Nestlé?

It is not easy. Our organisational setup is not easy to understand. We are organised by categories and regions, and the supply chain is organised by type of packaging materials and not by product ranges. If you are inside, you know where to go, otherwise it is not so straightforward.

We get many unsolicited offers, emails and phone calls, but the EuroPack Summit was a more efficient way for us to find out what is out there in the marketplace.

How did the Summit compare with other industry events? Could you have met these companies elsewhere?

I do not attend many other events, because I could go every week but they tend to repeat themselves. I found the EuroPack Summit had a good mix of speakers and it was very professionally organised.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Packaging Summits

Following the success of recent editions, Marcus Evans will continue bringing together senior packaging leaders and industry professionals at its upcoming Packaging Summits in 2026.

The upcoming Summits will provide a focused environment for packaging executives to exchange insights, explore emerging industry challenges, discover innovative approaches and take part in mutually agreed upon one to one meetings designed to support knowledge sharing, solution evaluation and strategic discussions.

Learn more about the upcoming Packaging Summits below:

AmericaPack Summit - Official Website

Pharmaceutical Packaging Summit - Official Website

EuroPack Summit - Official Website