06/09/2026
Celebrating the Inaugural World Packaging Day 2026
Today, 6th September 2026, marks a historic milestone for the global packaging community as we celebrate the very first World Packaging Day, an initiative established by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) to recognize the vital role packaging plays in protecting products, people, and our planet.
As Managing Director of J. F. Packaging Limited, Sri Lanka, I am proud to join industry leaders, innovators, and packaging professionals around the world in celebrating this significant occasion.
J. F. Packaging has been privileged to earn recognition on the global stage through multiple international packaging awards, and we remain committed to advancing excellence, innovation, sustainability, and responsible packaging solutions.
Packaging is much more than a container. It is a critical enabler of modern life:
✅ Protecting products throughout the supply chain
✅ Preserving food and reducing waste
✅ Supporting consumer safety and convenience
✅ Enhancing brand communication and customer experience
✅ Advancing sustainability through circular economy principles
✅ Promoting accessibility and inclusivity for all users
As the world faces increasing challenges related to food security, environmental responsibility, and resource efficiency, innovative packaging solutions have never been more important.
On this inaugural World Packaging Day, let us celebrate the professionals, designers, manufacturers, converters, brand owners, and supply chain partners who work tirelessly to create packaging that serves society while safeguarding the future of our planet.
Congratulations to the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) for launching this global initiative and for its continued leadership in advancing packaging excellence worldwide.
Happy World Packaging Day 2026!
Let's celebrate the power, purpose, and future of packaging.
K. P. David
Managing Director
J. F. Packaging Limited, Sri Lanka
