2025 - Training on Sustainable Packaging for Export
The Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya (IOPPK) presents a timely and practical training program focused on Sustainable Packaging for Export, tailored specifically for the horticulture sector. This training is designed to support stakeholders in the flowers (roses, carnations), fruits (avocados, mangoes), and vegetables (green beans) value chains, equipping them with packaging knowledge that aligns with export market standards.
Participants will gain insight into how packaging can enhance product protection, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve cost-effectiveness and sustainability throughout the supply chain. The training will provide exposure to global packaging trends, sustainable options, and functional innovations that meet the requirements of international markets such as the EU, UAE, and USA.
VENUES AND DATES:
Kirinyaga – 23rd April, 2025 at Nice Digital Hotel
Eldoret – 25th April, 2025 at Merril Hotel
Naivasha – 28th April, 2025 at Lakeside Tourist Hotel
Nairobi – 29th April, 2025 at Crowne Plaza, JKIA
Virtual – 30th April, 2025 (Zoom)
We will have:
Classroom Sessions & Roundtable Discussions: Deep dives into packaging challenges and practical case studies.
Industry Exposure: Visit to local packaging producers and exhibition of packaging samples (local & international).
Targeted Content: Tailored sessions for marketing/brand managers, packhouse teams, supply chain managers, exporters, and cooperatives.
Expert Trainers: Local and international trainers delivering content on packaging efficiency, branding, and market-ready packaging for fresh produce.
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
MEET OUR TRAINERS
We are honored to feature our lead trainers, the CEO, together with the Director of the Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya (IOPPK), for the Training on Sustainable Packaging for Export. With vast experience in packaging technologies, export market compliance, and sustainability practices, they bring a wealth of knowledge to this specialized training. Their expertise will provide participants with actionable insights and a deep understanding of the packaging standards and innovations that drive success in international horticultural markets.
Joseph Nyongesa
CEO - Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya (IOPPK)
Mr. Joseph holds a B.SC (Industrial Engineering) Missouri Columbia USA, Registered Engineer Kenya, Fellow Institute of Materials (IOM3) UK CEO and General Secretary IOPPK, Board Member WPO (World Packaging Organization), General Secretary APO (Africa Packaging Organization), National and International Packaging Consultant and Trainer. First President Africa Packaging Organization 2012-2018. Former CEO GS1 Kenya, Unilever Packaging Development Manager. Member institutes of Packaging.
Zippy Shiyoya
Director - Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya (IOPPK)
Zippy Shiyoya is the Director of the Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya, and a seasoned packaging expert with over 30 years of experience in the food packaging industry. Having led graphic packaging design projects for a global packaging multinational, she brings deep insight into packaging materials, print technologies, and the unique challenges facing emerging markets. Zippy is passionate about bridging knowledge gaps and equipping businesses with practical, sustainable packaging solutions. She holds a diploma in Graphic Arts – Reproduction Production from Mohawk College, Ontario, Canada, and is committed to empowering local producers to meet global packaging and branding standards.