AIP July 2023 eNewsletter

AIP welcomes 3x new CPP's

The AIP would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Sefah Usmani AAIP, CPP; Dr Johannes Bergmair MAIP, CPP and Shira Rosen MAIP, CPP on successfully achieving the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation. The CPP program has been accepted as the global recognition as a packaging professional and therefore the CPP designation has now become the leading mark of excellence internationally and a must-have recognition of industry proficiency and achievement for packaging professionals.

1. How long have you been in the industry? What are your areas of expertise?

Sefah: I have been working in the packaging industry for around 10 years. My experience is working with the Metal Packaging Companies catering to the companies in the business of packing Food as well non-food sectors.

Johannes: I started as project associate and PhD student in OFI packaging institute in July 2000 - so nearly 23 years! My expertise is more on food/pharmaceutical packaging. I deal a lot with food contact materials (legislation), hygiene management systems and quality management (e.g. packaging specification). As World Packaging Organisation (WPO) General Secretary I’m also proud of my international connections in the field of packaging business.

Shira: I began my journey in packaging in 1993 at Unilever, which means I am now completing 30 years in the field, and I still have a strong passion for packaging and continue to learn new things every day. After 7 years at Unilever, I moved to the Strauss Group, where I became the head of the packaging development department for 18 years. During my tenure at international food and beverage companies, I was exposed to a wide variety of products and needs, worked with most of packaging materials and technologies, which has given me expertise in developing packaging for this industry. In recent years, I have held the position of chairperson of the Israeli Packaging Institute, and I have also opened my own consultancy company - www.packtech.co.il - which specialises in sustainability, innovation, and efficiency in packaging. Through these roles, I have been exposed to new fields and many startups in particularly on sustainable and smart packaging that enhances and expands the role of packaging in our lives.

I also enjoy sharing my knowledge through teaching in the Academy, as well as conducting trainings and speaking at conferences.

2. What made you apply for the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Designation?

Sefah: I decided to enrol in the FPT course and then to apply for CPP Designation in order to broaden my knowledge about Packaging.

Johannes: Well my friends in WPO pushed me a little bit, to be true. It simply was a bit awkward that I didn’t had my CPP yet. I think in the global packaging community the CPP is a recognition that you have a high level of packaging knowledge.

Johannes Bergmair MAIP, CPP

Sefah Usmani AAIP, CPP

Shira Rosen MAIP, CPP

Shira: I decided to apply for the CPP designation following a WPO board meeting where the CPP Designation was presented. I thought it would be challenging and interesting to pursue and could open up new opportunities for me.

3. How important is attaining the CPP designation to you as an individual?

Sefah: It is a very important recognition and will help to keep me motivated and always focus on the continuous development.

Johannes: Personally I simply wanted to have it - as so many of my friends in the WPO also have attained this designation. The CPP designation is a door-opener - e.g. you can only work as WPO trainer if you have a CPP.

Shira: It is an honour to be acknowledged as a globally recognised packaging professional, and it is a valuable marketing tool for new clients who are not familiar with my experience. Being a part of a professional community within the field opens up many opportunities such as new collaborations, facilitates knowledge sharing, and keeps one updated on the latest developments in the field.

4. How important is the CPP designation for the greater recognition of people in the packaging industry?

Sefah: It is a very important recognition for the individuals working in the packaging industry and those in the industry should plan to get the certification.

Johannes: It is simply a unique program - worldwide. If on global level you want to show your high level of packaging knowledge it is through CPP only. I don't know any other certifications scheme known that widely and recognised by all relevant players.

Shira: I believe that being a professional in the packaging field requires a deep understanding of all regulations, materials, technologies, and their influence on the entire value chain. The CPP designation verifies a broad and in-depth understanding of the packaging field and distinguishes real professionals. The importance of packaging is not widely known yet, and there is an opportunity to promote professional training and increase professionalism in the field. As the chairperson of the Israeli Packaging Institute, I would certainly implement the vision of the CPP designation.

5. Were there any new learnings or takeaways that you gained from the experience?

Sefah: One should always have the eagerness to gain knowledge. It really helped me to have the knowledge about other packaging materials as well.

Johannes: If you think - even after more than 20 years experience - you know everything in packaging technology, you just show, that you haven’t understood the world of packaging at all. Packaging is such a big and complex field of knowledge; and changing permanently. So I was more than happy to update my knowledge on transport packaging and the design process through my CPP designation.

Shira: Studying for the CPP test refreshed my knowledge and sharpened my insights, which I later applied in my work and training. Additionally, the on-going activities of the IOPP and AIP keep me updated with interesting webinars.

6. What next for your career?

Sefah: To further add value to any organisation I am working with my skills, knowledge and experience.

Johannes: Thank you. I’m happy at the moment. But with the CPP in my pocket I know, that many things would be possible (if I just had some time for it.

Shira: I would like to expand my consulting activities and training to additional countries. Specifically, I am considering establishing an on-line packaging academy, with the goal of obtaining recognition through the Certified Professional Development (CPD) points than come through the CPP program globally.

CPP Re-Certification

Wilsen Kannen AAIP, CPP

"Re-certification is important to me because with age comes experience, with connections comes knowledge, with knowledge, the possibilities are endless in pursuit of being a true expert," Wilsen.

AIP Welcomes New Members

The AIP would like to take this opportunity to welcome Russell Saunders MAIP, Senior Packaging Technologist, Monde Nissin Australia, Rizal Leonardo Simatupang MAIP, Senior Technical Support, Indopoly Swakarsa Industry Tbk and Hartanto Yuwo MAIP, Marketing, PT Indopoly Swakarsa Industry Tbk to the Institute and share a little bit about who they are and what they do in the industry. Please join with us in welcoming them to the AIP.

1. Why did you join the AIP? What benefits do you believe the AIP offers all their members?

Russell: As I get older and see the current state of our Packaging industry I have decided to contribution and give back to the industry I have worked in for so many years and many colleagues have been members of the AIP and it was about time.

I welcome the membership and applaud the courses you are doing to educate young men and woman in this industry as I run into them at some of our suppliers.

With my years of experience in the industry I may be able to give back to an industry and collaborate and steps forward with their companies to make it easier and faster to create a Circular and Sustainable economy.

The company I work with Monde Nissin Australia strategy is 'Simply Good For People and Planet'.

Rizal: The reasons and benefits joining the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) were to network with Australia & New Zealand players and to understand the ANZ region direction towards sustainability and also as it is an educational organisation, I can get more transparent insights for knowledge (technical and non technical) of applications of packaging, packaging substrates, packaging & converting machineries.

Hartanto: I joined the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) because I am new to the industry and I believe joining an educational organisation like AIP will definitely enhance my knowledge and personal development in pursuing career in the packaging industry.

The benefits I believe the AIP offers include but not limited to:

1. Community like no other: I personally received a very warm welcome from AIP family at the 2023 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference in Melbourne and look forward to attend more events in the future.

2. Knowledge: well crafted educational program and people, I am interested in exploring the trainings and certifications which AIP provides its members and I believe it is very valuable to be able to learn from top notch industry experts.

3. Valuable market insight: AIP members are the driving force of sustainable packaging initiatives and we will always get valuable market insight - A1 source of information.

Rizal Leonardo Simatupang MAIP Senior Technical Support PT Indopoly Swakarsa Industry Tbk

Russell Saunders MAIP Senior Packaging Technologist Monde Nissin Australia

Hartanto Yuwo MAIP Marketing PT Indopoly Swakarsa Industry Tbk

AIP Welcomes New Members

2. How long have you been in the industry? What are your areas of expertise?

Russell: I have been in the industry for over 20 years. In print and plastic manufacturing being extrusion blow moulding, injection moulding within mould labelling and PET.

Rizal: I am part of Indopoly Swakarsa Industry, Tbk, a flexible plastic for packaging manufacturer, base in Indonesia and I have been in this industry for about 10 years. I have learned a lot and become matured through meeting people from diverse backgrounds, various projects engagement, different technology of plastics knowledge which eventually moulded and brought me into various areas of expertise :

1. BOPP & BOPET film production through bi-axially orientation process as well as metallising film production through vacuum process.

2. Good knowledge in BOPP, BOPET, Metallising Film product, i.e : high barrier metallising films, white/ cavitated films, wrapping film for high speed machine, etc.

3. Good knowledge in various application of BOPP and BOPET plastics, i.e: food packaging, Pet Packaging, Labels/moulding plastic, cigarette/box/pack wrapping, paper lamination, HPL for furniture.

4. Good knowledge in converting process such as printing (Rotogravure & Flexo press), lamination (dry & extrusion), filling process (VFFS & HFFS machinery), coating process (in-line and off-line)

5. Problem solving relates to various quality challenges of the products supplied to converters and end user.

Hartanto: I recently switched careers and joined the industry in December 2021 through PT Indopoly Swakarsa Industry Tbk - a flexible packaging manufacturer in Indonesia. My areas of expertise include but not limited to:

1. Spearheading lead engagement plans by listening and understanding each partner's goals and needs, resulted in bigger product mix sold YOY in 2022, 10% growth in sales quantity and 11% in revenue.

2. Collaborating with R&D department in introducing newly developed products which promote sustainability in flexible packaging, received positive feedback and 30% of partners signed up for trials in 2022.

3. Gathering market insight, creating strategies and tactics on particular market and/or segment based on data analysis, converted hot leads into 33% increase in partner population in 2022.

3. What is your current job role and what are your responsibilities?

Russell: I am currently the Senior Packaging Technologist of Monde Nissin Australia. Our brands being: Black Swan Dips, Peckish Crackers, nudie Juice, Wattle Valley Dips & Cheese, Quorn ( frozen plant-based meals and food), Deli-Licious ( plant based refrigerated Deli counter products). My responsibilities are: Packaging Specifications from suppliers and setting up and maintaining a Packaging Library for 6 x Business Units and other Customers/retailers we supply, PREP assessment, ARL approval, Put ARL into artwork - marketing, Any other labels for recycling on pack, APCO reporting, ARL reporting, Stage & Gate input on Packaging, Rolling out ARL on ALL sku's 2023 and 2024, Packaging Suppliers Approvals and ensuring updated accreditation is up to date ISO, HACCP , FSSC etc., Lunch & Learns with the business units on Packaging, Recyclability and APCO targets 2025, Publish articles on Circular Economy, Sustainability, and recycling on the internal companies SharePoint, Collaborative approach with our different plants on B2B recyclability, waste reduction.

AIP Welcomes New Members

Rizal: My current job role and responsibilities are:

1. Handling non conformity product/materials being supplied to the customers.

2. To provide technical solution for development in flexible plastic (printing and lamination) for food packaging as well as cigarette industry through providing information of new tailored made product as an alternative way to gain cost saving.

3. Conduct product trial at domestic and overseas customers as well as assist them in problem solving during trial, scale up and commercial stage.

4. To provide product knowledge (latest product matrix) and technical sharing (defective product) in regular basis to the customers and sales/marketing team.

5. Recap all customer complaints, rejection rate, productivity all in a sustainable TQM program.

6. Feedback all customers complaint to internal and guiding the team to define the root/ possible cause.

7. Intensively travelling to domestic and overseas customers to maintain long term relationship and business.

8. Engage and become a part of the team to develop products that meet the global sustainable targets in various packaging applications.

Hartanto: My current job role is in marketing. My responsibilities include but not limited to:

1. Supporting partners in ANZ and West Europe region through sustainable supply planning and administration.

2. Collaborating with multiple departments within organisation to liaise with partners in various region to ensure partners' success.

3. Promoting newly developed products which meet client's requirements such as to meet APCO SPGs, CEFLEX guidelines and SDG.

4. Building stronger brand awareness and image to boost partners' loyalty which leads to bigger market size and market share.

5. Conducting market research, collecting data, analysing information on market demand: - to identify potential new products to develop and promote. - to create strategies and tactics on particular market/segment.

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• Oxygen Transmission & Water Vapour Transmission Rate

• Analysis of plastic materials & Multilayered Structures

• Tensile Strength, Tear, Impact & Puncture Resistance

• Investigation of plastic materials & supply consistency

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THE AIP WANTS TO HEAR FROM ALL OF OUR MEMBERS

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is celebrating 60 years as the peak professional body for packaging training and education in Australasia

Celebrating 60 years

2023 is a very special year for the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) as we will be celebrating 60 years as the peak professional body for packaging training and education in Australasia.

We are inviting all of our Members and industry colleagues to help us celebrate by finding out what you have seen change in the industry, what you have learned along the way and more.

We ask that you please complete the survey using the link below.

Should you have any photos from over the years that you would be able to share please scan them and send them as well to info@aipack.com.au.

Thank you in advance

https://forms.gle/58hQKuCziZbR4Qz26

60th Anniversary dinner to be held in Melbourne

SEPTEMBER Friday

Mark this date in your calendar

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE AIP TO CELEBRATE THEIR

60th Anniversary

WHAT The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is proud to be celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary in September. Come and join us for a most memorable evening with old and new colleagues, mentors and friends!

WHEN Friday 1st September 2023

WHERE Crown Aviary

Crown Towers Hotel

Crown Melbourne, Level 3 Rooftop 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006

Imagine celebrating the AIP’s 60th Anniversary beneath the Melbourne skyline, with incredible views of the city and the Yarra River framed by rooftop gardens. Crown Aviary offers a breathtaking one-of-a-kind rooftop experience like no other, right in the heart of Melbourne. The Crown Aviary will be an exceptional destination for the AIP’s 60th anniversary celebrations. The dinner menu is curated by Award-winning Executive Chef, Kelly Jackson.

TIME 6.30 pm arrival

DRESS CODE Cocktail attire and suits

PRICE $195 +GST per person

$1560 +GST for table of eight

Book your tickets today so you don’t miss out as seating is limited in this exclusive venue.

Foodpro 2023

WHEN: 23 - 26 July 2023

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

JULY 2023

AIP to host training course & more alongside

WHERE: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

WHAT: foodpro, Australia's most trusted and proven trade event in the food manufacturing industry, is back for the first time in 6 years.

Returning 23-26 July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, foodpro provides the first opportunity for the industry to celebrate the contribution of Australian food producers, distributors, and manufacturers. Showcasing the latest packaging and processing solutions, foodpro is where the food industry gathers to make big business deals, network and explore ways to create an efficient future for manufacturing. Generate leads and close deals at an action packed four day gathering attracting premium and qualified buyers.

AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the Meat & Proteins Industry

WHEN: 23 July 2023

WHERE: Smart Food Lounge, Foodpro 2023, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

WHAT: AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the Meat Industry: Showcasing innovative award-winning sustainable and circular packaging solutions that have won PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Awards for the meat/proteins side of the industry. This session will bring together a number of experts in this field that have recently been recognised for their unique, innovative and sustainable packs.

Active & Intelligent Packaging: Training Course NEW COURSE

WHEN: 24 July 2023

WHERE: Alongside Foodpro 2023, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

To be held alongside

To be held alongside

WHAT: Printed Packaging will NEVER be replaced even though nearly every other printed medium has shifted to digital and now sits on a smartphone or PC. Likewise, email and social media platforms are a crowded space where it is difficult to stand out. We use smartphones and smart appliances, drive smart cars, and we increasingly purchase consumer goods that are supplied and transported in smart packages. So, what makes all those things ‘smart’ and how can 'smart packaging' be implemented?

This course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible for packaging, marketing, operations, logistics in the consumer goods and broader supply chain seeking to stay relevant in their consumers lives by using smart packaging solutions that offer out-of-the-box business value.

The course will provide attendees with a better understanding of the smart packaging solutions currently available to transform the way they package, deliver and market their products and connect directly with consumer or offer value that will ensure customers ‘come back for more’. Best Practice examples of award-winning packs from the PIDA awards and WorldStar Awards across Active & Intelligent Packaging will also be discussed in the course.

Discussions will cover Active & Intelligent Packaging in easy to understand terms, and will highlight applications being embraced by brands across various industries who are trying to leverage the benefits of smart packaging solutions to enhance their operations whilst at the same time providing an unparalleled customer experience. Is your business prepared for such transformations?

Course Objectives:

• Develop a better understanding of Active & Intelligent Packaging solutions and the core technologies involved in their delivery.

• Understand the global standards the underpin the smart packaging revolution

• Learn how various smart packaging solutions could be implemented and developed

• Understand applications and use case examples of active and intelligent packaging from inventory management, to customer interaction as well as recycling, brand protection and product recall

• Learn how reducing food waste is possible via smart packaging

• Understand how to use data for insights and increased sales for your products

• Learn how to utilise smart packaging platforms to stay relevant in consumers lives and increase sales

• Learn how smart packaging can help mitigate loss events in the supply chain

LECTURER:

Michael Dossor MAIP Education Team Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

* = 12.5 CPP PTS

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

JULY 2023

Flexible Packaging: Now & Into The Future: Training Course

WHEN: 24 July 2023

WHERE: Alongside Foodpro 2023, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

WHAT: One of the fastest growing segments of the packaging industry, flexible packaging combines the best qualities of plastic, film, paper and aluminium foil to deliver a broad range of protective properties while employing a minimum of material. Typically taking the shape of a bag, pouch, liner, or overwrap, flexible packaging is defined as any package or any part of a package whose shape can be readily changed.

Course Objectives:

The objectives of the course are to provide participants an understanding of:

• A good broad understanding of the benefits of Flexible packaging.

• The process of manufacturing.

• Where the future lies with flexible films and the changes ahead.

• Snap shot of some of the latest packaging trends and what are the driving forces.

• Understanding the challenges facing us with the sustainable packaging race toward.

LECTURER:

AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the Food Industry

WHEN: 25 July 2023

WHERE: Smart Food Lounge, Foodpro 2023, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

WHAT: This session will showcase innovative packs that have recently award-winning PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Awards including certified compostable packs, fibre based packs, packs made out of renewable materials and smart packaging. This session will bring together a number of experts in this field that have recently been recognised for their intuitive packaging that can potentially save food loss and waste across a value chain and also are more sustainable.

To be held alongside

To be held alongside

Joe Foster FAIP Education Team Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

AIP to take 2x training courses & 2x packaging sessions to FoodPro - 23-26 July

As an Association Partner the AIP is proud to advise that it will be hosting 2x packaging sessions, 2x training courses and have an exhibition stand (K49) at FoodPro on the 23-26 of July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. We hope that you will join us.

Sunday 23rd of July 2.30 pm to 3.15 pm Smart Food Lounge (expo floor)

AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the Meat Industry

Showcasing innovative award-winning sustainable and circular packaging solutions that have won PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Awards for the meat/proteins side of the industry. This session will bring together a number of experts in this field that have recently been recognised for their unique, innovative and sustainable packs. All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance. Speakers will include:

Monday 24th of July 10.30 am to 1.30 pm Food Insights Forum - Hospitality Suite 3, upstairs from the expo floor and accessible via foodpro

Training Course #1: Flexible Packaging – Now & Into the future

The Flexible Packaging: Now & Into the Future training course will cover the basic fundamentals of flexible packaging, its benefits, how you chose the specific structures to match the product, its performance, marketing challenges and how the packaging is manufactured. With the latest challenges facing us regarding sustainability in packaging the course will discuss the options, pros and cons of Compostability vs Recyclability, moves to mono material recyclable packaging to meet CEFLEX standards and other innovative alternative materials now available. As an add on, the course will be looking at the future plans for flexible packaging and available closed loop collection programs, kerbside collection development, advanced recycling options for circular design and many others to meet Packaging and Food Waste Targets.

Course Objectives:

The objectives of the course are to provide participants an understanding of:

• A good broad understanding of the benefits of Flexible packaging.

• The process of manufacturing.

• Where the future lies with flexible films and the changes ahead.

• Snap shot of some of the latest packaging trends and what are the driving forces.

• Understanding the challenges facing us with the sustainable packaging race toward.

This course is designed for all of industry to attend so book your place today. All attendees will attain 12.5 CPD points per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=397

Alan Adams MAIP Sustainability Director APAC

Warwick Armstrong MAIP General Manager Business Development & Marketing Plantic Technologies

Jasson Mills Director Research & Development Amcor Flexibles ANZ

Course Lecturer * =1 CPP PT

AIP to take 2x training courses & 2x packaging sessions to

FoodPro - 23-26 July

As an Association Partner the AIP is proud to advise that it will be hosting 2x packaging sessions, 2x training courses and have an exhibition stand (K49) at FoodPro on the 23-26 of July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. We hope that you will join us.

Monday 24th of July 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Food Insights Forum - Hospitality Suite 3, upstairs from the expo floor and accessible via foodpro

Training Course #2: Introduction to Active & Intelligent Packaging

We use smartphones and appliances, drive smart cars, and we increasingly purchase consumer goods that are supplied and transported in smart packages...So, what makes all those things ‘smart’ and how can ‘smart packaging’ be implemented?

This course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible for packaging, marketing, operations, logistics in the consumer goods and broader supply chain seeking to stay relevant in their consumers lives by using smart packaging solutions that offer out-of-the-box business value. The course will provide attendees with a better understanding of the smart packaging solutions currently available to transform the way they package, deliver and market their products and connect directly with consumer or offer value that will ensure customers ‘come back for more’. Best Practice examples of award-winning packs across Active & Intelligent Packaging will also be discussed in the course.

Discussions will cover active and intelligent packaging in easy to understand terms, and will highlight applications being embraced by brands across various industries who are trying to leverage the benefits of smart packaging solutions to enhance their operations whilst at the same time providing an unparalleled customer experience. Is your business prepared for such transformations? This course is designed for all of industry to attend so book your place today. All attendees will attain 12.5 CPD points per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=398

Tuesday 25th of July 11.30 am to 12.30 pm Smart Food Lounge (expo floor)

AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the Food Industry:

* =12.5 CPP PTS

This session will showcase innovative packs that have recently award-winning PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Awards including certified compostable packs, fibre based packs, packs made out of renewable materials and smart packaging. This session will bring together a number of experts in this field that have recently been recognised for their intuitive packaging that can potentially save food loss and waste across a value chain and also are more sustainable. All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance. Speakers will include:

Richard Fernandez MAIP Business Development Manager Confoil

Gilad Sadan

Felicity Kelly AAIP Head of Sustainability Bunzl Australia & New Zealand

Michael Dossor MAIP Education Team Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Course Lecturer

PRICE AVAILABLE ON AIP WEBSITE

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

JULY 2023

Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) 2023

WHEN: 26 - 27 July 2023

WHERE: International Convention Centre, Sydney

AIP packaging sessions alongside

WHAT: The waste, recycling and resource recovery industry is continuing to transform and has quickly become the nucleus for driving Australia towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. AWRE is THE premier national platform for waste professionals to join forces and work towards this common goal. The event will include three exciting elements for visitors and exhibitors alike.

AIP AWRE Sustainable Packaging Design Session

WHEN: 26 July 2023

WHERE: Alongside AWRE 2023, International Convention Centre, Sydney

WHAT: The AIP will be running a session at AWRE that will be focussed on how to design out waste, create more circular and sustainable packaging with lower environmental impacts. The unique innovations that will be discussed in the session will be awardwinning PIDA and WorldStar examples. The Sustainable Packaging Design session is free for all of industry to attend so book your place today. All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation.

AIP AWRE Sustainable Packaging Design Session #2

WHEN: 27 July 2023

WHERE: Alongside AWRE 2023, International Convention Centre, Sydney

WHAT: The AIP will be running a session at AWRE that will be discussing the balance required between the environmental impacts of food waste vs packaging waste. The session will discuss the trade-offs, unintended consequences and also showcase award-winning best practice examples of intuitive and innovative Save Food Packaging Design that can minimise food loss and waste across the value chain. Speakers will be recognised designers in the field and will be discussing their most recent PIDA and WorldStar award winning packs. This Food Waste vs Packaging Waste session is free for all of industry to attend so book your place today. All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation.

Watch today: arlmarketplace.org.au/resources

Calling all SMEs: New training course developed by the AIP: The Australasian Recycling Label –benefits for businesses and products.

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

AWRE 2023 - 26-27 July

The AIP will be continuing their support of Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) with an AIP stand and some packaging educational sessions that are free to attend. All of industry is invited to attend. Please book your place at the three packaging sessions and also come and see us on stand B37 during the show.

Wednesday 26 July | 12.15 pm to 1.00 pm |

AWRE Exhibition Floor

Circular & Sustainable Packaging Design

The AIP will be running a session at AWRE that will be focused on how to design out waste, create more circular and sustainable packaging with lower environmental impacts.

The unique innovations that will be discussed in the session will be award-winning PIDA and WorldStar examples. The Sustainable Packaging Design session is free for all of industry to attend so book your place today. All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation.

Speakers to include:

FREE TO ATTEND

Thursday 27 July | 1.45 pm to 2.45 pm |

AWRE Exhibition Floor

A Balanced Approach between Packaging Waste & Food Waste

The AIP will be running a session at AWRE that will be discussing the balance required between the environmental impacts of food waste vs packaging waste. The session will discuss the trade-offs, unintended consequences and also showcase award-winning best practice examples of intuitive and innovative Save Food Packaging Design that can minimise food loss and waste across the value chain. Speakers will be recognised designers in the field and will be discussing their most recent PIDA and WorldStar award winning packs. This Food Waste vs Packaging Waste session is free for all of industry to attend so book your place today. All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation.

Speakers to include:

FREE TO ATTEND

Thursday

27 July | 3.00

pm

to

3.30 pm

| AWRE Exhibition Floor

Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) and how it cuts out consumer recycling confusion

The AIP, AFGC, NRA and APCO are working together to help raise the profile of the value that the ARL brings to all sized businesses, the environment and consumers. This session will provide updates on the ARL, the Marketplace and the new tools and resources available for everyone to access to embed ARL on their packaging, one pack at a time.

Speakers to include:

FREE TO ATTEND

show which will give you access to these free sessions

Brendon Holmes Managing Director, Caps & Closures

Michael Dossor MAIP Managing Director, Result Group Alan Adams MAIP Sustainability Director APAC, SEE

Nerida Kelton FAIP Executive Director, Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Bonnie Marshall Policy Officer, National Retail Association (NRA)

Sarah Sannen Head of Operations, Australian Packaging Covenant

Leo Jin Senior Business Manager, UPM Raflatac Oceania

Jack Glover Marketing Director ANZ, Accolade Wines

Lars M. Ljung Sustainability Manager, Planet Protector Packaging

26-27 July 2023

ICC SYDNEY

AIP to have a stand and run 2x packaging forums alongside of AWRE

Driving a World of Solutions

The waste, recycling and resource recovery industry is continuing to transform and has quickly become the nucleus for driving Australia towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.

AWRE is THE premier national platform for waste professionals to join forces and work towards this common goal. Discover the latest innovations and solutions and connect with like-minded experts as we propel Australia to lead the charge to global and national waste targets – together.

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

SEPTEMBER 2023

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE AIP TO CELEBRATE THEIR

60th Anniversary

Friday 1st September 2023

Crown Aviary, Crown Towers Hotel, Crown Melbourne Level 3 Rooftop, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023

WHEN: 11 - 13 September 2023

WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

WHAT: Every two years, PACK EXPO Las Vegas brings together all packaged goods and life sciences industries for the most productive week of the year. This is where suppliers showcase their latest innovations and end users discover game-changing solutions to packaging and processing challenges. With thousands of solutions on display, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 is the one show in North America where consumer packaged goods and life sciences companies can count on finding the right solutions for their next project.

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Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

SEPTEMBER 2023

FoodTech PackTech 2023

WHEN: 19 - 21 September 2023

WHERE: Auckland Showgrounds

WHAT: New Zealand’s foremost food and packaging technology exhibition where New Zealand’s food manufacturing sector encounters new materials, processes and technology from the world’s top suppliers. FoodTech PackTech (FTPT) is New Zealand’s largest food manufacturing, packaging and processing technology trade show. Running strong for over 20 years this free to attend event brings industry professionals and decision makers together providing a forum for education, discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, critical in the sustainability and growth of the industry.

The AIP are a supporting association of the FoodTech PackTech New Zealand again this year and as a part of the partnership the Institute will be hosting four hours of packaging sessions on Day One, a training course on the Future of Flexible Packaging on Day Two and an exhibition stand.

We hope that you will join us as this will be our first time in New Zealand since the pandemic started..

AIP & FoodTech PackTech Sessions

WHEN: 19 September 2023

WHERE: Alongside FoodTech PackTech 2023, Auckland Showgrounds

WHAT: The AIP will be running a series of packaging sessions which will be designed as panel discussions covering a broad range of topics including packaging targets, waste directives, Sustainable & Circular packaging innovations and designs, incorporating recycled content into packaging, the future of soft plastics and flexible packaging, how to embed the 10 Sustainable Packaging Design Principles into your business, the role that packaging plays in minimising food waste, the future of fibre and renewable materials, the important role that the Australasian Recycling Labelling program plays across ANZ and updates for ANZPAC. The speakers will also include a number of our NZ winners of the ANZ PIDA Awards and the WorldStar Packaging Awards.

Flexible Packaging: Now & Into The Future: Training Course

WHEN: 20 September 2023

WHERE: Alongside FoodTech PackTech 2023, Auckland Showgrounds

WHAT: The Flexible Packaging: Now & Into the Future training course will cover the basic fundamentals of flexible packaging, its benefits, how you chose the specific structures to match the product, its performance, marketing challenges and how the packaging is manufactured.

With the latest challenges facing us regarding sustainability in packaging the course will discuss the options, pros and cons of Compostability vs Recyclability, moves to mono material recyclable packaging to meet CEFLEX standards and other innovative alternative materials now available. As an add on, the course will be looking at the future plans for flexible packaging and available closed loop collection programs, kerbside collection development, advanced recycling options for circular design and many others to meet Packaging and Food Waste Targets.:

Course Objectives:

The objectives of the course are to provide participants an understanding of:

• A good broad understanding of the benefits of Flexible packaging.

• The process of manufacturing.

• Where the future lies with flexible films and the changes ahead.

• Snap shot of some of the latest packaging trends and what are the driving forces.

• Understanding the challenges facing us with the sustainable packaging race toward.

LECTURER:

Joe Foster FAIP Education Team Australian Institute of

Packaging (AIP)

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AIP to host training course & more alongside

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

The AIP will be running a series of packaging sessions which will be designed as panel discussions covering a broad range of topics including packaging targets, waste directives, Sustainable & Circular packaging innovations and designs, incorporating recycled content into packaging, the future of soft plastics and flexible packaging, how to embed the 10 Sustainable Packaging Design Principles into your business, the role that packaging plays in minimising food waste, the future of fibre and renewable materials, the important role that the Australasian Recycling Labelling program plays across ANZ and updates for ANZPAC. The speakers will also include a number of our NZ winners of the ANZ PIDA Awards and the WorldStar Packaging Awards.

Venue: Auckland Showgrounds - 19 September 2023

Huzaifa Mohsinally MAIP Packaging Manager Goodman Fielder New Zealand

Ben McCulloch AAIP Product Manager (rPET) Martogg

Kitty Sandoval MAIP Senior Packaging Manager Frucor Suntory Oceania

Nerida Kelton FAIP Executive Director - AIP VP Sustainability & Save Food WPO

Alan Adams MAIP Sustainability Director APAC SEE

Sarah Yanez MAIP, CPP Director Totally Wrapt Packaging

Nikki Withington MAIP NZ Co-ordinator - ARL & the ANZPAC Plastics Pact APCO

Apoorv Mehrotra AAIP Business Development Manager Oji Fibre Solutions

Florian Graichen General Manager – Forests to Biobased Products Scion

Barbara Nebel CEO thinkstep-anz

Vikas Ahuja Sustainability Director Tetra Pak

Deanne Holdsworth General Manager Sales - Pact Packaging NZ Pact Group

Joe Foster FAIP Chief Executive Officer Close the Loop Group

Chris Thomas Divisional Manager Packaging BJ Ball NZ Ltd

Just some of the Speakers confirmed thus far...

19 - 21 September 2023

Auckland Showgrounds

New Zealand’s foremost food and packaging technology exhibition where New Zealand’s food manufacturing sector encounters new materials, processes and technology from the world’s top suppliers

See us at stand 160

The AIP will have a stand, run multiple packaging sessions and a training course alongside FoodTech PackTech.

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

Waste Expo Australia

WHEN:

WHERE:

Australian Institute of Packaging returns to Waste Expo Australia in 2023

Join us as we exhibit and speak at the largest gathering of waste management and resource recovery professionals in the country.

With 2700+ visitors and 100 brands+ on display in 2023, there are only a limited number of stands and sponsorship opportunities still available!

Scan the QR code or click here to enquire to exhibit today

25-26 October 2023

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

AIP partners with ProPak Asia 2023

The AIP took an even larger team with them to ProPak Asia 2023 to run the largest educational program the Instuitute has ever run alongside of the largest packaging tradeshow in the Asian Region.

ProPak Asia 2023 saw 51,000 visitors this year and the exhibition space was so full inside the halls they added more stands outside in the walkways in front of every hall.

The AIP ran a Global Packaging Forum with 22 speakers from 8 countries that had 250 people attend, 2x workshops which saw about 160 people in attendance, a training course for 50 odd people and we also had an Australian Pavilion with a stand. In total the AIP trained close to 500 people in three days and gave away lots of Tim Tams.

The AIP would like to thank each and every speaker for the Global Packaging Forum and the workshops for taking time out of your busy schedules to support these important events for the Asian region.

A very special thank you must also go out to Joe Foster FAIP for running such an informative training course on the future of Flexibles and to Ralph Moyle CPP FAIP for moderating all of the AIP events at ProPak Asia 2023. We could not have run such successful educational events all week without both of you!

The AIP looks forward to providing an even bigger educational forum and content for ProPak in 2024!

AIP partners with ProPak Asia 2023

AIP brings 22 speakers from 8 countries to the 5th Global Packaging Forum @ ProPak Asia 2023

The AIP, in partnership with Informa Markets, held the 5th annual Global Packaging Forum at ProPak Asia on the 14th of June.

With 22 speakers from across Thailand, China, Japan, Singapore, Italy, the United States of America, the Netherlands and Australia the Global Packaging Forum brought together expert global presenters who will be discussing various topics within the packaging realm including circular and sustainable packaging design, designing out waste through packaging, the shift towards mono material recyclable materials and packaging, how to maintain a balanced approach between the environmental impacts of packaging and food and what is on the horizon for new innovations.

The AIP would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the speakers for taking time out of their busy schedules to be a part of this important event for the Asian Region. Prof Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP, President, World Packaging Organisation (WPO); Nerida Kelton FAIP, Vice President - Sustainability & Save Food, World Packaging Organisation (WPO); Asst. Prof. Dr. Jeeranuch Buddeejeen; Sukhothai Thammathirat, Open University; Riccardo Cavanna, Chairman and Lead Strategist, Cavanna SpA; Ratanasiri Tilokskulchai, Managing Director, Tetra Pak Thailand; Andrew Manly, Communications Director, Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA); Alan Adams MAIP, Sustainability Director APAC, SEE; Warwick Armstrong MAIP, General Manager Business Development & Marketing - Kuraray, Plantic Technologies; Watid Watanyupaisan, Applications Development Engineer, NatureWorks Asia Pacific; Darell Chung MAIP, CPP, Sustainable Packaging Manager - South Asia, Downstream, Milliken Asia; Joe Foster FAIP, Chief Executive Officer, Close the Loop Group; Pornchai Egpongphisit, Vice President - Flexible Packaging Platform, PTT Global Chemical Group; Chris Cester MAIP, Packaging Specialist, Flavour Makers; Yuki Saito, Business Development Department - Global Packaging Subdivision, Toppan Inc; Tom Egan, Vice President, Industry Services, PMMI; Gian Paolo Crasta, Executive Director, UCIMA; Michael Alaoui, Business Development Manager, Contech; Murray Hyde, Chief Commercial Officer, Co-Founder & Asia Lead, The Plastics Circle; Patinya Silsupadol, Head of Sustainability, Tetra Pak Thailand; Jet Chang, Vice President – Public Affairs (China), Tomra; Metta Visessombat, Founder & CEO, Sepco Industries.

AIP brings 22 speakers from 8 countries to the 5th Global Packaging Forum @ ProPak Asia 2023

AIP brings 22 speakers from 8 countries to the 5th Global Packaging Forum @ ProPak Asia 2023

AIP Flexible Packaging Training Course @ Propak Asia 2023

The AIP took the Flexible Packaging: Now & Into the future training course to ProPak Asia with Joe Foster FAIP as the lecturer. The training course was attended by 55 people from all corners of the Asian Region.

AIP Flexible Packaging Training Course @ Propak Asia 2023

AIP present 2x workshops @ Propak Asia 2023

The AIP, in partnership with Informa Markets, ran two workshops. The first was on the Future of Plastics and the second was on the Future of Fibre & Renewable Materials.

The AIP would like the thank the speakers and technical experts: Sudarat Jerachaimongkol (Koi) Business Development Manager, SEA,UPM Raflatac; Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP, Education Coordinator, AIP; Nerida Kelton FAIP, Exexutive Director, AIP; Alan Adams MAIP, Sustainability Director APAC, SEE; Darell Chung MAIP, CPP, Sustainable Packaging Manager - South Asia, Downstream; Warwick Armstrong MAIP, General Manager Business Development & Marketing, Plantic Technologies,Milliken Asia.

AIP present 2x workshops @ Propak Asia 2023

AIP present 2x workshops @ Propak Asia 2023

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AIP supports WPO Innovation Stage

The WPO hosted an Innovation Stage where a number of AIP Members provided presentations during ProPak Asia. Prof Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP presented as the President of WPO, Nerida Kelton presented twice as the Vice President for Sustainability and Save Food, Darell Chung MAIP, CPP spoke as Milliken and Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP, spoke as AIP.

An additional highlight for Nerida wearing her VP WPO hat was a 12 month project that assisted the Thai Packaging Association and the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University to translate the Globally Packaging Design for Recycling Guide. The Thai Translation was formally launched at the 5th annual Global Packaging Forum. Congratulations must go out to the entire translation team including Jeeranuch Buddeejeen and Patra Khunawat who drove the project. The Thai guide is now free to download and share on the WPO website. https://lnkd.in/eSpUUE42

Nerida also met students from the University who are embedding the principles into their studies which is just fantastic news!

During the four days she personally spoke at 4x events - some as AIP and some as Vice President for Sustainability and Save Food for the World Packaging Organisation. Her presentations included the role that packaging plays in minimising food loss and waste, sustainable and circular design and the global perspectives on Sustainability. She also showcased best practice award winning examples of innovative packaging in Fibre and Renewable Materials.

AIP supports WPO Innovation Stage

AIP supports WPO Innovation Stage

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Food waste vs packaging waste: Striking a balance

How should the industry balance the critical - and occasionally competing - aims of reducing food waste and minimising packaging waste? AIPIA’s communications director, Andrew Manly, gives his thoughts in our latest opinion piece.

Attending ProPak Asia last week in Bangkok – now a major event for the region with 1000 exhibitors and 40,000 plus visitors – l was struck by just how much debate is going on about food security/safety and the means of achieving it. Of course, there was plenty on sustainable packaging, zero emissions, better packaging design and climate change as well, and even our own conference on the digitization of packaging in SE Asia.

But attending the Global Packaging Forum, which is organised by the Australian Institute of Packaging, there was a clear message that Active & Intelligent Packaging technologies are an under-utilised resource in the fight to save food and create a more balanced approach to the whole issue.

The AIP’s executive director Nerida Kelton, who is also the World Packaging Organisation’s VP responsible for Sustainability and Saving Food, showed several examples of smart packaging solutions that are already helping to save food waste in the ASEAN region.

Some interesting facts emerged which explain reasons for what appears to be a rather haphazard approach to the saving food packaging debate. Kelton cited research from Friends of Champions 12.3, a network of businesses and international organisations that is supporting progress towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3 by 2030.

It shows that only 12% of countries globally have food loss waste reduction targets. While the FLW countries include most of the ‘biggies’ such as the USA, EU, and China, the gaps are striking because they are in the places where food waste has the most impact.

Other research undertaken for AIP showed that approximately 30% of stakeholders they questioned are unwilling to redesign a product’s packaging to save on food waste. Industry will only act on this if it does not increase costs. Additionally, the greatest perceived barriers to the adoption of safe food packaging were that it adds cost and time to production, and companies lack the resources to implement the changes.

Given the amount of resource being thrown in every direction towards creating alternatives to plastics packaging – often the best packaging material from the point of view of food safety – it would seem rather churlish to assume that there is a ‘lack of time and money’ to implement the best solution for a package that actually reduces food waste (which has a proven, massive impact on the environment) but it’s okay to eliminate a piece of plastic which has a tiny impact.

Single Use Plastics reduction is as high on the agenda in Asia as in any other region. Bans on SUP bags have been implemented in China, Thailand and parts of Indonesia. But l believe that some formats of SUPs, such as sachets containing food and supplements, rehydration salts for example, have a valuable place in delivering necessary products to people who cannot afford to buy multiples or bulk purchases.

Even the humble sugar and ketchup sachets do at least keep the product in usable and edible condition until it is consumed. I fear that those who criticise such packs are really not looking beyond the pack to see real life in action.

It is good to see so much attention being paid to achieving a balanced approach to the global waste issue. But it is also frustrating that some companies are choosing to ignore the solutions Smart Packaging can offer to help them save food and packaging.

However, Nerida Kelton is an optimist and sees clear evidence of greater adoption of these and other solutions, such as tried and tested barrier films like Cryovac, to reduce food waste. And the speakers at our conference: Avery Dennison, SEE (Sealed Air), Cleantech & Beyond, GS1, Scantrust and SmartGlyph are all laser-focused on the opportunities that continue to expand and develop for these solutions both in SE Asia and other markets, This article was created in collaboration with AIPIA (the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association). For a full update on active and intelligent packaging, come along to the AIPIA World Congress (co-organised by Packaging Europe) in Amsterdam on 14-15 November. The only smart packaging event covering the entire technology spectrum, the World Congress is a meeting place for the global active and intelligent packaging industry where brand owners, innovators, and other stakeholders can network and see and discuss the latest trends and innovations. Register to attend here.

By Prof Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP, President, World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

As PROPAK Asia 2023 celebrated its 30th Anniversary from 14 to 17 June 2023 in Bangkok, the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) enjoyed a most successful presence and participation opportunity. We had an eye-catching stand, prominently positioned with ample space for liaison with both member countries and industry representatives. The key success was undoubtedly the Innovation Stage. Here WPO offered a 4-day speaking program covering a wide range of topics that ensured maximum benefit to attendees. Speakers hailed from as far afield as Brazil and Lebanon to closer neighbours, including Australia and Singapore with welcome involvement from Thai delegates.

Topics included: Materials in Packaging, Correct Use of Materials, Sustainability and Trends in Packaging, Recycling and Content, Agro Industries, as well as Meat and Poultry Packaging, Renewables, SMART Packaging, Greenwashing and, finally, Save Food. Presenters ensured they not only shared a local perspective but included the international current information on the relevant topics. These sessions were packed to capacity each day and gratefully received by delegates.

The ample proportion of the WPO pavilion (generously provided by Informa) allowed us to host a constant flow of visitors and to promote

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the purpose and global services of WPO. Our organisation was well represented by WPO Board members plus the following executive members: Pierre Pienaar (President); Luciana Pellegrino (President-elect and VP Marketing); Soha Atallah (VP Exhibitions/ Conferences, and also the WPO Coordinator for the prestigious WPO WorldStar Awards Program), Nerida Kelton (VP Sustainability/ Save Food); Henky Wibawa (VP Education); Global Ambassadors: Hiroko Akieda and Chakravarthi AVPS. Included in the WPO representatives was the UNIDO member on the WPO Board: Aleksa Mirkovic.

WPO @ Propak Asia 2023

On WPO stand too were WorldStar Awards being show-cased by numerous recent 2023 winners and being shown to the public for the first time since the winners received their trophies in May this year. The WorldStar Awards is the highly regarded and valued, singular global packaging design competition. Some winners, who were unable to attend the gala event in Dusseldorf in May, received their trophies at ProPak Asia. The excellent location of the WPO stand allowed winners to be seen and recognised.

This year’s ProPak Asia was bigger and better than previous years. The 51,000 attendees relished the face-to-face contact and were grateful for the education opportunities offered by the WPO at this event. WPO is pleased to partner with ProPak Asia. WPO’s participation is a win-win for all parties involved. While WPO increases the strength of its Asian relationships at an event like this, ProPak Asia benefits from the global presence, network, and intentions of WPO to ensure that the fourteen-country exhibition enjoys an international feel. The WPO guarantees up-todate, international speakers will be included in the ProPakAsia program into the future.

The challenge for the WPO and ProPak Asia is make 2024 even more exciting and impactful. Overwhelmingly, WPO wants to use such opportunities to reassure all participants that they have a global organisation who can support them in their daily challenges through networking opportunities or through education programs to upskill their employees. A big thank you to ProPak Asia, as well as to the international contingent who made the effort and took the time to attend the biggest Packaging Exhibition in South East Asia.

AIP packaging experts lecture for 100 students at Master Course

Over a four week period in late June and July the AIP has had over 11 packaging experts present to 100 students on a broad range of topics in the Master of Food and Packaging Innovation degree at the University of Melbourne.

The Master course is an inter-disciplinary degree that explores food processing, entrepreneurship and innovation in product and packaging design at an advanced level. The Master course is a joint initiative between the University of Melbourne and the AIP and sees the Institutes experts lecturing on Packaging Materials & Process and then a second unit that is focussed on Design and Innovation. This is the first year since the pandemic started where there were some students physically in attendance and some on-line.

Master of Food & Packaging graduates will:

• Enhance their business acumen and creativity to lead the way in food design.

• Learn the food science fundamentals of food processing, safety and quality.

• Analyse innovative food product and packaging design, from concept to delivery.

• Gain complementary business skills in project management, creative and critical thinking, value creation, entrepreneurship and leadership.

• Investigate key industry research topics and their practical application in commercial settings.

• Undertake an industry internship with a leading food manufacture.

The students will learn the skills necessary to develop valuable and innovative food products that address key issues such as transportability, durability, tamper proofing and perishability issues, as well as key environmental, economic, social and ethical factors.

The AIP would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our lecturers, Prof. Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP, Ralph Moyle CPP, FAIP, Richard Smith FAIP, George Ganzenmuller Dip.Pkg.Tech. FAIP, CPP, Nerida Kelton FAIP, Dr Carol Kilcullen-Lawrence FAIP, CPP, Adam Norris, Grant Davies, Gail McLeod MAIP, Michael Dossor MAIP and Alexandra Brayshaw Dip.Pkg.Tech. MAIP.

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packaging experts lecture for 100 students at Master Course

AIP packaging experts lecture for 100 students at Master Course

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CSIRO sets out roadmap for future food systems

Changes are needed now if Australia’s food systems –spanning the entire food pipeline from production to consumption and waste management – are to be resilient, sustainable, equitable, and healthier in the future, according to a new roadmap released today by CSIRO. An 18-month collaboration between CSIRO and nine partners from government and industry has culminated in the roadmap Reshaping Australian Food Systems . One of the nine partners was the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).

Lead economist and agriculture and food lead, CSIRO Futures, and one of the report's lead authors, Dr Katherine Wynn told Food & Drink Business, the thinking around reshaping food systems is driven by a number of challenges including disruption to supply chains, increasing input costs, and labour shortages.

In his keynote at The Australian’s Global Food Forum earlier this month, federal industry minister Ed Husic said, “We live in a time of international conflict and tension, energy shortages, climate change, impacting on global food supply chains.

I’m well aware of the impact of natural disasters, as many of us in the community are. And other factors such as input costs, labour shortages that are having a broad ranging impact on what you do.

“It’s why getting Australia’s food systems right is so important, not just today, but obviously in the future.”

The roadmap sets out five focal areas:

• Enabling equitable access to healthy and sustainable diets;

• Minimising waste and improving circularity;

• Facilitating Australia’s transition to net zero emissions;

• Aligning resilience with socioeconomic and environmental sustainability; and

• Increasing value and productivity.

“It can be tricky to get a scope together, so we intentionally kept it broad, with the five focal points acting as an anchor," Wynn said.

CSIRO executive director, Future Industries, Kirsten Rose added, “Australia’s food systems currently support an estimated 70 million people

Reshaping Australian Food Systems

across the nation and through our export markets so it’s critical those systems are robust enough to meet future needs.

“This roadmap represents a collective approach to tackling some of the biggest challenges facing the security and health of our food."

“Having a mix of stakeholders like we did; meant we could take a whole of system approach. The issues around our food systems are systemic, so it needs a systemic approach. We took a lens to the entire food value chain and its many interacting parts,” Wynn said.

The partners for the Australian roadmap were:

• Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;

• Australian Department of Health and Aged Care;

• Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries;

• Tasmanian Department of Natural Resource and Environment;

• VicHealth;

• Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ);

• FoodBank Australia;

• The Australian Institute of Packaging; and

• Austrade.

CSIRO Futures lead economist and agriculture and food lead, Dr Katherine Wynn.

CSIRO sets out roadmap for future food systems

“There were also statistics, particularly around food security, that we all found shocking. In the last 12 months 33 per cent of Australian households have experienced food insecurity,” she said.

Foodbank Australia general manager Sarah Pennell told Food & Drink Business being one of the nine partners was fascinating and a privilege.

More than 120 stakeholders from across the country took part in preparing the roadmap, through interviews, focus groups, and submissions, to ensure the roadmap had a comprehensive look at food systems and how they interact across the board with wider societal systems.

One of the nine partners was the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). AIP executive director Nerida Kelton said roadmaps such as this are important to the industry, and as a stakeholder in food and beverage manufacturing, the AIP could contribute.

“Because it was themed around sustainability and productivity, we wanted to ensure there was a balanced approach to the food waste and packaging targets. If we’re looking to the future, we need to have balanced discussions about the impacts of both. The roadmap takes them into account and how they should be embedded in the business of all food businesses,” Kelton told Food & Drink Business.

Wynn said there were similarities across the stakeholders as well as friction points.

“There is a lot of hope around research, innovation, policy, infrastructure, and investment, and that we can reshape our food system to be more resilient. But there are lots of different points of view and that when thinking about systems, there are trade-offs for multiple objectives to be met.

“What was great to see was identifying them and articulating them. Then we can see what our shared values are and gain a better understanding about what is sustainable,” Wynn said.

The 'loud issues' across all stakeholders were climate change, supply chain, rising input costs, and the cost of nutrition.

“Being in the food relief sector our view can be quite focused and specific, so to be in a room with a lot of very smart people taking a really broad picture of an issue and then getting a picture of the interconnectedness meant it was a real privilege to be involved,” Pennell said.

Pennell said her role was the be the “voice of the vulnerable”.

“We have an enviable food system but there are lots of challenges, which are only likely to increase. We have to make sure that when looking at food system resilience both those that can pay for their food and those that can’t are taken into account.

“We currently have half a million households going without enough food on any given day, that’s a significant portion of the population that needs consideration. Solutions can’t make their lives harder or push more people into insecurity and vulnerability,” Pennell said.

Husic said, “Researchers developing new products and processes, tackling this huge issue of food waste. Foodbank estimates we probably waste 8 million tonnes of food in this country, a year, of which 70 per cent still edible. Finding new ways to work together on that, hugely important. We have got smart people in this country, great businesses who are open to new opportunities, big problem solvers.”

Kelton said that because the roadmap was exploring innovations and new technologies, the AIP wanted to make sure packaging, sustainable packaging, and the ability to incorporate intelligent packaging into the food system were discussed.

Indeed, Wynn told Food & Drink Business that one the interesting research projects in the roadmap looked at improving smart intelligent packaging design, to help control food waste by being able

Foodbank general manager Sarah Pennell.

An 18-month collaboration between CSIRO and nine partners from government and industry has culminated in Mapping future food systems, a roadmap to help make the system more resilient, sustainable, equitable and healthier.

CSIRO sets out roadmap for future food systems

to monitor food quality, managing food to have a good shelf life, and the right physical environment to store food in terms of temperature and humidity to reduce emissions, improve shelf life and storage.

“In addressing the challenges around the amount of food waste, stakeholders made specific note that we need more investment in production and manufacturing capabilities and then coordination across the supply chain to identify and redistribute those by-products effectively,” Wynn said.

The renewable bio-commodities pilot plant in Mackay was another example – and a case study in the roadmap – about taking biomass feedstocks and turning it into biofuels, green chemicals, and feedstocks for precision fermentation and plantbased meats.

Pennell said, “ More Aussies are becoming insecure, so when the cost-of-living gets a shock, it is the people already under stress who suffer first, suffer then most, and take the longest to recover. We need a better system that is going to cost money and resources and a question of who can afford it and who can’t.

“This isn’t just a burden for the food system either, it’s about the economy, the welfare system, social supports and more. In this case I was making sure the future of our food system doesn’t throw even more people into insecurity.”

“Working with CSIRO, the government and other agencies involved made me realise the interdependencies and moving parts on this issue. We will only find solutions if there is more communication and more collaborative efforts.”

Wynn said the roadmap looks at opportunities, research priorities, and policy, infrastructure, and investment actions but does not assign responsibility for their delivery.

“We want to see the report motivate discussion and consensus around broad objectives for our food system. To date, there has been a lack of a whole of system response and the roadmap has gone some way to address that,” she said.

Husic said, “No country has got a greater reputation or a higher reputation for producing premium, safe, sustainable food than our country and we need to build on that. We cannot sit on our hands or rest on laurels. We have to keep investing in innovation and building resilient food systems well into the future.”

Download the roadmap, Reshaping Australian Food Systems here.

Lead authors were (in alphabetical order): Callum Goessler, Lisa Jarrett, Mingji Liu, Erin McClure, Frank Sperling, Laura Thomas, and Katherine Wynn with input from more than 120 government, industry and research leaders.

At The Australian's Global Food Forum federal industry minister Ed Husic outlined the challenges and potential for the food and beverage sector and provided a sneak peak of CSIRO's roadmap.

To drive progress, five system-wide focal areas have been identified through consultations. They include 2030 targets and 2050 goals.

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electricity bill - be sure to mention you're an AIP member Rebecca will organise your expert solar feasibility assessment, which can be conducted remotely and in a way that won't interrupt the flow of your work day. You'll receive the comprehensive information you need to make an educated and informed decision, including an estimate on how much solar energy could save you on your energy bills

Find out why more than 3,500 clients trust us with their energy needs.

Rebecca Xuereb

0452 282 814

rebecca@choiceenergy.com.au

Choice Energy Partner News: No Respite from Energy Prices this Winter

As we head into winter and a new financial year there is a lot of media noise and, understandably, apprehension from business owners about what they can do to combat rising energy costs and what the federal budget announcements mean for their business.

After months of speculation, we finally know for certain how much power prices will increase in July and August for small businesses, and as expected, it is going to be an enormous price increase - anywhere from 14% to 25% depending on the state.

Choice Energy is here to inform, empower and guide your members and customers through this tricky period.

We are doing this in two key ways:

1. Minimise Bill Shock Energy Check

Choice Energy is encouraging all member businesses to undertake an energy review to minimise bill shock.

If businesses don't take action, they could be paying a lot more for electricity in the coming financial year, so it's in the best interests of your members to be on top of this.

2. Webinar: Minimise Energy Bill Shock & Tackling Wholesale Volatility for Businesses

Next month, Choice Energy is running a webinar , where we'll cover:

• Default market offer increases and how to minimise impacts for small business.

• State-by-state wholesale market volatility and insights for negotiating large-market energy contracts.

• Revised government tax incentives and funding for businesses wanting to reduce their reliance on grid power through solar - without coming up with a budget.

We strongly encourage all partners to spread the word and get your members engaged!

Finally, we also want to extend a thanks to all partners who have hosted us for events over the last few months, taking the the team from Tasmania to the Gold Coast and plenty of spots scattered in between. Each event has been brilliant and we look forward to engaging more with your members through faceto-face events.

Fresh produce to food rescue. You can help.

Top Tips: Fresh Produce to Food Rescue

Australia produces enough food to feed 75 million people. Yet, one in five Australians go hungry regularly.

Stop Food Waste Australia, with inputs from industry stakeholders, has developed these top tips to help overcome common barriers and enhance key enablers to increase the donation of good-quality, surplus food.

If you grow, make, move, or sell Australia's food, there are practical actions you can take today to help fill the growing demand for nutritious, fresh produce in frontline charities in your local community. Stop Food Waste Australia, with inputs from industry stakeholders, has developed these top tips to help overcome common barriers and enhance key enablers to increase the donation of good-quality, surplus food.

stopfoodwaste.com.au | enquiries@fightfoodwastecrc.com.au

If you grow, make, move, or sell Australia's food, there are practical actions you can take today to help fill the growing demand for nutritious, fresh produce in frontline charities in your local community.

Start by pledging your support for the proposed food donation tax incentive.

Start by pledging your support for the proposed food donation tax incentive.

Australia produces enough food to feed 75 million people. Yet, one in five Australians go hungry regularly.

AIP: Peak Professional Body for Packaging Education & Training in Australasia

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is the peak professional body for packaging education and training in Australasia; helping to shape the careers of generations of packaging professionals – from packaging technologists to international packaging business leaders along with a host of people in associated disciplines – sales and marketing, purchasing, production and environment.

The AIP was founded in 1963 in response to a need for packaging technologists to interact and provide a professional identity for individuals within the packaging industry. Having served the industry for 60 years the AIP is the only professional body designed to provide professional and personal development to all levels of the packaging industry; educational offerings include the Diploma in Packaging Technology, the Certificate in Packaging, the Master in Food & Packaging Innovation, Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Designation, Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course, half-day training courses, conferences, technical forums, site visits, Influential Women’s Mentoring program, internship program and more. The AIP covers Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia. To find out more email info@aipack.com.au or www.aipack.com.au

Annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

Coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the Annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards are designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field in Australia and New Zealand.

PIDA Categories include: Food

• Beverage

Labelling & Decoration

• Health, Beauty & Wellness

• Outside of the Box

Accessible & Inclusive Packaging

• Domestic & Household

• Sustainable Packaging

• Marketing

Industry Packaging Professional of the Year

• Save Food Packaging

• Young Packaging Professional of the Year

• ABA Scholarships

• AIP President’s Scholarship

The PIDA Awards are the exclusive award program for all Australia and New Zealand entries into the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards, which are coordinated by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). The AIP are the Member for Australia and New Zealand for the WPO. To find out more email pida@aipack.com.au