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AIP NEWSAUGUST 2018

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National Food Waste Strategy

NATIONAL FOOD WASTE

STRATEGYHALVING AUSTRALIA’S FOOD WASTE BY 2030

November 2017

As a part of the Australian Institute of Packaging’s commitment to the SAVE FOOD Initiative by FAO, the National Food Waste Strategy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal

12:3 the Institute is focused on education and training programs that can assist with minimising food waste and loss globally. With this, the AIP developed a half-day training course on The Role of Packaging in Minimising Food Waste which they ran in July in New South Wales. The course is run by Dr Karli Verghese FAIP, who is the Reducing Supply Chain Losses Research Program Leader of the newly-formed Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre. On an unusually warm winter’s day in Sydney participants gathered to learn more on food loss and waste and discussed packaging’s role. With representation from primary producers, brand manufacturers, packaging companies, designers, academics and State government the conversation was lively with great sharing of the issues and challenges that we all face in understanding the complexities.

These can include current set up of operations, infrastructure, selection of materials, product characteristics, customer requirements, and consumer behaviour. There are many opportunities where packaging can help in reducing food loss and waste such as cushioning of produce from farm to shelf, appropriate serving sizes and portioning, and sealability of packs. Fit for purpose product-packaging design that balances the selection of packaging materials with protecting all of the resources that went into growing and producing food was also covered in the half day course. The importance of whole of life cycle design was also evident with discussion also centring on the goal of selecting materials that consumers can separate for appropriate end of life waste management. The next stop on the AIP roadshow will be Auckland, New Zealand as a part of FoodTech PackTech on the 19th September; with all of industry invited to attend. Limited places are available so please don’t delay in booking your spot. Book on-line via http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=165 or email [email protected] for more information.

SAVING FOOD WASTE - WHAT IS PACKAGING’S ROLE?

NEW MEMBERSThe AIP would like to welcome the following new Members.

Warwick Armstrong QLD MemberDavid Chacon VIC MemberEve Marie Mallis NSW AssociatePeter Snopko New Zealand MemberDaniela Stringer New Zealand Associate

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DON’T MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2018

ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALANDTo register to attend any of the events simply email [email protected] or visit the events page on www.aipack.com.au

THE ROLE OF PACKAGING IN MINIMISING FOOD WASTE HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSEWHAT: As a part of the Australian Institute of Packaging’s commitment to the National Food Waste Strategy and as a core participant in the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre the Institute has developed a new half-day training course on The Role of Packaging in Minimising Food Waste. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE:Over one third of the food grown for human consumption is lost or wasted between farm and fork. In Australia it is estimated to be valued at $20 billion per year, with half of this occurring in households. There are many reasons why this loss is occurring. There are also many opportunities to be more efficient with resources. This course will provide participants with an introduction to the seriousness of food waste in this country and globally and how we can all make a difference as team members of the product-packaging design process to this issue. It will cover packaging design criteria for Best-Practice Save Food Packaging Design developments that should be considered. With hands-on and practical case studies participants will learn how designing packaging to save food actually saves food. COURSE PRESENTER:Associate Professor Karli Verghese FAIP is a Principal Research Fellow in the Industrial Design program of the School of Design, RMIT University, Melbourne. Her research projects have included the development of decision support tools for packaging, resource efficiency, food waste, eco-design and one currently being developed for Australia’s Antarctic research station (Casey). Research themes include the role of packaging, packaging sustainability, food loss/waste across supply chains, resource efficiency, waste management, and life cycle assessment. She is also the Reducing Supply Chain Losses Research Program Leader of the Fight Food Waste CRC.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALANDWHEN: Wednesday 19 SeptemberWHERE: Board Room (Level 2), ASB Showgrounds, Epsom, Auckland

VISIT AIP @ STAND 2004 + AIP SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SEMINAR + AIP FIGHT FOOD WASTE TRAINING COURSE

NEWLY LAUNCHED DIGITAL PRINT CENTRE HOLMESGLEN SITE VISIT

CHEP SERVICE CENTRE SITE VISIT

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Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the new Digital Print Centre and see demonstrations of the Sinapse computer simulation presses, Lithography = sheet feed, heatset web, coldest web, Flexography = Inline, Central Impression, Corrugated board and more.

Wednesday 5th September

Digital Print Centre, Chadstone, VIC

Attendees have the opportunity to learn more about the CHEP’s sustainability model and goals, and have a guided tour of the repair facility and Logistics Control Centre.

Thursday 6th September

CHEP Service Centre, Erskine Park, NSW

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18-20 September 2018www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz

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ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

BANYULE MRF SITE VISIT #2

AIP/SCAA TECHNICAL DINNER INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE + MRF VISIT

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The Rethink Centre is part of a working industrial site devoted to waste and recycling. The site includes a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and is only 7 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD. As a part of the tour you will visit a working Material Recovery Facility and see what happens to the contents of your household recycle bin. Find out what a Material Recovery Facility is and how science and technology play a part in sorting used newspapers, cardboard boxes, jam jars, soup cans and soft drink bottles and cans into paper, glass, steel, plastics and aluminium ready for reprocessing. Find out about material reprocessing.

Wednesday 17th October

Banyule Rethink Education Centre, Bellfield, VIC

Latest trends and innovations in disruptive packaging design: Coatings, inks, printing, laminates & adhesives.

Wednesday 3rd October

Box Hill Golf Club

How do you work your way through the maze of demands to change packaging to meet environmental challenges? This course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible in their business to make packaging changes to meet ‘War on Waste’ questions, changes to the retailer and consumer trends and behaviours; while not spending any more money at the end.

The course will provide attendees a better understanding of the practical guidelines and criteria needed to design and develop sustainable packaging including the Sustainability Hierarchy of Reduce, Reuse then Recycle and the Circular Economy approach to packaging and the environment.

Wednesday 17th October

Banyule Rethink Education Centre, Bellfield, VIC

Ralph Moyle FAIP CPP Education Coordinator, Australian Institute of Packaging

Ralph Moyle FAIP CPP is an experienced food-packaging consultant with 40 years in the food processing industry and 20 year’s focused on packaging.

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Joe FosterCo-founder & DirectorOmniverse Foster Packaging Group

Mark Daws AAIPDirector of Labels & PackagingCurrie Group

Paul Haggett MAIPSales & Marketing Director - Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division ANZKodak (Australasia)

+ MORE PANELISTS TO COME

Consumer convenience has reached mega-trend status, and in the Australasian FMCG market it’s playing out in a proliferation of ready meal options and on-the-go snacks and drinks. At the upcoming Food & Drink Business LIVE breakfast forum, taking place on 12 October at The Arts Centre in Melbourne, we will explore how The Convenience Culture is influencing new product development and packaging choices made by food and beverage manufacturers.

Staged in Melbourne for the first time, our proven and popular LIVE event format will provide insights into the latest consumer lifestyle and behaviour trends and take a look at how brand owners are responding with product innovation. Speakers and panellists will include market research experts and executives from Australian food and beverage companies. The event is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Packaging, and developed in partnership with PKN Packaging News.

Friday 12th October

The Arts Centre, Melbourne

THE CONVENIENCE CULTURE UNPACKED AT UPCOMING LIVE FORUM VIC

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ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALANDTo register to attend any of the events simply email [email protected] or visit the events page on www.aipack.com.au

AIP FOODBANK VOLUNTEER PACKING DAY VICThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to advise that our first Foodbank Victoria Volunteer Packing Day will be held on the 29th of October at Yarraville. The AIP Team will be split over two sections – the Mixed Grocery Hamper Section and the Pick Pack Food Order Section. With limited spots available for each packing day and a large list of Members interested, please ensure that you confirm your attendance as soon as possible. To confirm your attendance book on-line via http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=172. For anyone that is unable to attend the first packing day you will be added to a list for the next available packing day.

MIXED GROCERY HAMPER SECTIONThe mixed grocery volunteering program involves physically packing hampers of food staples that have been donated by generous members in our community via workplace, school and individual food collections. These mixed grocery hampers are distributed via their network of 470 charities they support in Victoria, to pass on to the many disadvantaged Victorians currently experiencing food insecurity. Currently 1 in 7 people in Victoria lack access to nutritional and affordable food. This is why these mixed grocery hampers are vital to our community. Monday 29th October

Foodbank Victoria, Yarraville, VIC

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EVERY YEAR 3.6 MILLION AUSTRALIANS DON’T KNOW WHERE THEIR NEXT MEAL IS COMING FROM.

WITH YOUR HELP FOODBANK CAN RESTORE HOPE TO VULNERABLE AUSTRALIANS AND CONTINUE TO FIGHT HUNGER IN AUSTRALIA.

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EVERY YEAR 3.6 MILLION AUSTRALIANS DON’T KNOW WHERE THEIR NEXT MEAL IS COMING FROM.

WITH YOUR HELP FOODBANK CAN RESTORE HOPE TO VULNERABLE AUSTRALIANS AND CONTINUE TO FIGHT HUNGER IN AUSTRALIA.

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ANNUAL XMAS HAMPER PACKING DAYFRIDAY 7 DECEMBER

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November 2017

AIP HELPS FIGHT FOOD WASTEAs a part of the AIP’s commitment to the SAVE FOOD Initiative by FAO, the National Food Waste Strategy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, the Institute is focused on education and training programs that can assist with minimising food waste and loss globally. The AIP have a representative on the Department of the Environment and Energy National Food Waste Steering Committee and are a core contributor of the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre, a Member of the SAVE FOOD Initiative and a Member of the Friends of Champions 12.3. The AIP is a long-standing supporter and contributor to Foodbank Australia through a Christmas hamper packing program and a volunteer packing day.

Every year the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in collaboration with other industry associations, spend their Christmas Party differently. Rather than holding the standard Christmas Party the AIP Members are invited to be a part of something very special; packing 1000x Family Hampers and 300x Ladies Hampers which are given to Foodbank to help those in need during the holiday season. Over the last seven years, our industry has packed over 6500 hampers to the value of in excess of $700,000 for people in need, with all of the items either donated, or the funds raised by the Association and the wider industry. The AIP invites you, your staff, colleagues and families to come and help us pack the hampers on the 7 of December. All ages are invited to attend this special event with the oldest volunteer to date being 85 and the youngest 5. Help us make a difference in someone else’s life.

Friday 7 December

10.00 am arrivalThe packing day will be running until approx. 3.00 pm

Eagle Farm Race Track - Function Area230 Lancaster Road, Ascot 4007

AIP Members: $30 inc GST Non-Members: $35 inc GST Under 18: Free to AttendThis price will include lunch and two drinks vouchers.

A cash bar will be operating for those who wish to purchase additional drinks.

Please wear closed in shoes and comfortable clothing. Feel free to wear Festive Holiday shirts and outfits to make the day more enjoyable.

Ample parking will be made available on the day at the racecourse. Marshals will direct cars to parking area.

BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/foodbank-christmas-hamper-packing-day-tickets-48860592347


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THIS ARTICLE WAS REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM PKN PACKAGING NEWShttp://www.packagingnews.com.au/news/live-2018-sydney-event-crosses-new-frontiers?

The inaugural Print21 + PKN LIVE event was a rousing success, with a full house turning out to hear industry experts discuss the best ways to push back the boundaries of packaging print.

Following the theme of New Frontiers in Packaging Print, the industry forum, presented by magazines Print21 and PKN, took place at Sydney’s Monkey Baa Theatre on Friday 3 August, with 168 people in attendance. Lindy Hughson, publisher of Print21 and PKN, was delighted with the success of this first-ever co-branded LIVE event for Print21 and PKN.

“The speaker content was of a very high standard, relevant and engaging, and the positive vibe among delegates on the day was tangible during the networking sessions,” she said. “It’s great to be in a position to take the lead on creating an information-sharing and networking forum of this calibre for our packaging and printing community.”

Among the guests was Wellman Packaging CEO Craig Wellman, this year’s winner of the Australian Packaging Professional of the Year award, who said he enjoyed seeing the industry come together in the one place to learn. “Print 21+PKN Live brings together smart people with good knowledge and great ideas to foster collaboration and advancement of our craft,” he said. “Ït makes an excellent contribution to the industry. Well done to all, especially Lindy Hughson, for her vision in bringing this forward.”

Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) executive director Nerida Kelton (pictured below with Craig Wellman) said the LIVE forum reinforced the importance and value of the packaging and printing industries working together for a common goal of designing innovative solutions.

“A key takeaway from the event is that collaboration is key to successful designs, and this was evident when we heard about the amazing Rhinos Down Under project – a world-class printing solution that was developed in Australia.”

Print21 and PKN Packaging News publisher Lindy Hughson moderated a panel which included Birdstone Collective’s Iain Blair, Currie Group’s Mark Daws, and DreemAR’s Bill Atta.

Long-time PKN LIVE sponsor Currie Group was the headline sponsor of this year’s event along with HP. Currie Group director of labels and packaging Mark Daws (pictured second from right above) said he was delighted to have the opportunity be part of this first-off event for the packaging print community.

“The positive vibe was palpable, and the speakers delivered engaging, interesting content that was well received by all those I have spoken to,” he said. World Packaging Organisation (WPO) president Pierre Pienaar also found the day rewarding and stimulating.

“There was a great line-up of speakers who delivered their content well, and, as with PKN’s previous LIVE events, the networking was fantastic,” he said. Ball & Doggett marketing executive Nina Patz also enjoyed learning from the day.

“We had a great time at the event, and particularly enjoyed the speakers from the morning session. They amazed us all,” she said.

LIVE 2018: SYDNEY EVENT CROSSES NEW FRONTIERS


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POSITION VACANT

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST – DIAGEO

• Bundaberg, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan• Freedom to succeed in a performance driven culture• Superior local and global career opportunities

Do you want to work for great leaders in an organisation where innovation is at its heart? Based in Western Sydney in Huntingwood

We are the world’s largest premium drinks business, with an unrivalled collection of brands including Smirnoff® Vodka, Johnnie Walker®, Tanqueray® Gin and Baileys® Irish Cream Liqueur with over 30,000 people globally. Operating from eight locations, Diageo Australia is the leading spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) company in Australia with iconic local brands including Bundaberg® Rum and UDL®.

Within the Australian business we are 420 people strong, where we are small enough to make decisions quickly and act on them while having the benefit of global best practise. Other than our people, we are also investing heavily into our brands through greater media spends, innovation (you might have seen some of our latest product launches Smirnoff Pure, Lazy Bear, Tanqueray and Tonic) and our production facilities- we are investing in new capital installations to keep up with demand.

You will be an integral part of the team as a packaging technical lead for a portfolio of projects. You will work as part of a cross functional team launching new products/packaging into various categories across our brands.What is the culture like? Our products are consumed at celebration moments, whether that be a big celebration like a birthday or a Tanqueray and Tonic after a hard day’s work. Our culture has celebration at the core of it.

The way we turn up to work is simple - we act like owners, restless and agile, bold in execution and obsessed with winning. We are proud of our people and striving forward together to achieve our personal and company’s goals.

You will be responsible for:- Developing, validating and implementing new packaging for innovation, import and cost initiatives.- Providing technical guidance for the application of artwork design to packaging materials within Diageo formal

processes. - Leading the testing regime (trials) for all new packaging materials to ensure that the specification developed meets

process line capability. - Responsible for the creation and maintenance of packaging material specifications and business critical data within

SAP and Diageo internal systems. - Support technology partnerships with identified suppliers to identify new packaging formats to drive growth, cost

savings in new and existing consumer categories.- Actively work with procurement team to identify packaging cost savings and efficiencies.- Provide technical support to Huntingwood and Bundaberg operations regarding any packaging related issues.

What you will bring to the table: - Degree qualified with 10 + years’ experience in packaging development within food or consumer goods. - Strong understanding of packaging materials – such as glass, labels and paperboard.- Strong technical project management experience and commercialisation skills.- Experience of working in cross –functional project teams.- Proven passion, technical and creative capability in turning insights into packaging opportunities and solutions.

This position is based in Huntingwood, Western Sydney.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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The University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) would like to offer your company the opportunity to engage students from the Master of Food and Packaging Innovation

(MFPI) for an industry internship in 2018. The Master course is a joint initiative between the University of Melbourne and the AIP. The MFPI is a unique post-graduate Degree, training students to be well rounded professionals in the area of NPD as well as food packaging processes and design. Students completing this two-year Degree study subjects in the areas of food science, food safety, packaging materials and processes, packaging design, consumer behaviour, product innovation, entrepreneurship, business management and marketing.

So how will your company benefit from a MFPI intern?

Find Future EmployeesTaking an MFPI intern provides an ideal opportunity to assess your potential future employees.

Students from the Master of Food Packaging and Innovation have the knowledge, skills, drive and enthusiasm to be highly successful employees, and potentially future leaders, in the food and food packaging industries. Increase ProductivityMFPI interns are highly motivated and ready to tackle whatever tasks you give them.

This internship provides a great opportunity to receive some extra help with research or projects that you are having difficulty finding the time or resources to complete. In addition, the interns bring with them a fresh pair of eyes that can inspire new ideas and help to problem solve.

It is also worth noting that many of our interns have worked in a diverse range of fields prior to undertaking the Master Degree and bring with them a range of skills obtained through previous employment. Support StudentsHosting an intern supports industry development and the future leaders of the food and food packaging sectors. Be a part of a student’s career journey by giving them invaluable practical experience in their chosen field. In addition, you can help them to further develop their workplace skills and facilitate the establishment of networks and professional contacts. MFPI students are required to undertake 120-200 hours of work as part of their internship. These hours can be taken over weeks or months, depending on the needs of the company. If you are interested in taking an intern in 2018 or would like more information, please email [email protected]

MASTER OF FOOD AND PACKAGING INNOVATION INTERNSHIPSPLACEMENTS NOW OPEN FOR GRADUATES

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A s the course lecturers for both the Food Packaging Materials and Processes Unit and Food Packaging Design Unit of the Master of Food & Packaging Innovation Course at

the Melbourne University, the AIP and their expert lecturers, led by AIP Education Director, Prof Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP, recently spent two intensive weeks with the latest intake of students in Melbourne.

Pierre is not only the MFPI Coordinator for the AIP but he also looks after the Food Packaging Materials & Processes Unit. Here he discusses the 2018 intake of students in his unit... 34 students in all participated in the 2018 intake of the course with close to twenty industry experts providing the course content. The AIP is responsible for the course content delivery for both units and all of the course lecturers are hand-selected for their expertise by the Institute. The students were from Australia, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore Indonesia and India. Such wonderful diversity added another inspiring aspect to the intensive lecturing and learning experience.

Each day was filled with the seven experienced AIP lecturers from industry covering a significant range of packaging technology topics. By the end of lectures each late afternoon, the students had their heads full of information. They then had to digest this new-found knowledge each evening each evening while also preparing for their poster assignment to be presented alongside their oral exam on the last day of the intensive week.

The poster assignment, which formed part of their major written assignment, was based on how convenience drives food packaging innovation; as well as how environmental sustainability drives innovation in food packaging.

These are really thought provoking assignments which challenged the students to contemplate what packaging is, and what its impact is on society. Midweek, the students were kindly hosted by Sealed Air manufacturing facility in Faulkner where they were able to learn and see how flexible packaging materials are produced.

One student said she found the factory experience daunting. When I asked her why so, she said that it was noisy and the day was run by a series of bells; morning tea, lunch break and afternoon smoko, and then coupled with isolation from one bell to the next. In addition one has to work on your own with little talking, as your fellow worker could be metres away. This firsthand experience they found most enlightening.

After presentations by Sealed Air, a factory tour and lunch, the students had the afternoon to commence preparing for their oral exam and poster assignment. Thursday saw the students back in the lecture theatre with a fresh mind about packaging from their previous practical day in the factory.

I had one student mention that she had no idea that packaging was so involved and intricate. She went on to say that she merely uses packaging in her everyday life but never thought about the science, technology and engineering, not to mention the thought and involvement that went into creating a pack.

The AIP is proud to provide all of the lecturers for these two units of the Degree and we look forward to the 2019 intake. Prof Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP, CPPAIP Education Director

AIP PROVIDES TWO WEEKS INTENSIVE LECTURING FOR MASTER OF FOOD & PACKAGING INNOVATION COURSE


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AIP NATIONAL PARTNERS

Filling and Packaging Worldwide

THE AUSTRALIAN POUCH COMPANY

Coles becomes Australia’s first national supermarket retailer to introduce meat packaging made entirely from a combination of recycled and renewable material

Coles will be the first national supermarket retailer in Australia to introduce recyclable packaging made entirely from a combination of recycled and renewable material for a wide range of its Coles Brand fresh meat and poultry products. By purchasing an expected 121 million recyclable meat and poultry trays in 2018 from renowned Australian manufacturer Plantic Technologies, Coles is aiming to use the equivalent of 150 million recycled water bottles to combat Australia’s plastic waste. Plantic’s barrier trays are made from recycled PET, with a thin layer of Plantic’s renewable barrier material which helps keeps the meat fresh. During the recycling process, the thin Plantic plant starch layer uniquely washes away, allowing the PET tray to be recycled. Coles Director of Fresh, Alex Freudmann, said Coles was pleased to partner with Plantic Technologies, which is a leading innovator in renewable plant-based barrier materials. “This is an important new step in our goal to become more sustainable. For four years, our Coles Brand beef, lamb and pork mince has been packaged in recyclable trays sourced from Plantic. We now want to take the next step by transitioning a wider range of our fresh meat and poultry trays to Plantic’s new packaging so that it is not just recyclable but also made from recycled plastics and renewable plant materials including corn,” he said. “We understand the important role that packaging plays in maintaining food safety, supporting product longevity and reducing food waste.”

“At the same time, we are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and continue to look for opportunities to increase the content of recycled material in Coles Brand packaging and improving recycling communication to customers on pack.” Plantic’s materials carry the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL.org.au) launched by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), PlanetArk and PREP Design, which provides consumers with information on what packaging can be recycled and whether it can be recycled in kerbside recycling, through REDcycle soft plastics recycling. Plantic Technologies CEO Brendan Morris said the company saw the partnership with Coles as a defining opportunity to strengthen the local recycling industry. “The problem in Australia is that there hasn’t been lot of processing of kerbside recycling done on-shore. Instead we’ve been sending it to China. As a result, there has been little investment to reprocess the waste within Australia and there’s not enough capacity here. At the same time, Australia is importing plastic into the country that can’t be recycled. These two factors combined means the waste is just piling up,” Mr Morris said. “We decided that we needed to do something, or that mountain of waste will continue to grow. Plantic decided that if we’re really committed to this and want to make a benefit to the environment and make a real difference then we need to start now, with Coles supporting us.” In June, Coles made a pledge to make all Coles Brand packaging recyclable by 2020. As part of this pledge, Coles committed to replace packaging for a wide range of meat and poultry products with packaging made from recycled and renewable materials.es.

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UPM Raflatac is taking another step forward in its drive to label a smarter future by announcing that it has developed a range of wash-off film labelling solutions for a variety of end uses

that can help brands create a circular economy and also meet or even accelerate their ambitious sustainability targets. These clear, white and metallised film label stocks – featuring UPM Raflatac’s RW85C wash-off adhesive and a PET liner made from 90 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content – have been recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) as exceeding their strict standards for recyclable label products. Now available in the Americas and Asia Pacific market regions, the labels are ideal for labeling PET containers in the food, beverage, home care and personal care segments. Thanks to the RW85C wash-off adhesive, the labels are able to undergo common PET recycling processes without contaminating any of the PET flake by-products. During the caustic washing process, the polypropylene labels easily separate from PET containers and float, allowing more high-value, clean PET flakes to be recovered. The clean flakes can then be converted back into PET containers, which promotes a circular economy and reduces the amount of plastic pollution in landfills and the environment.

“As the global drive to reduce plastic waste continues to gain speed, more and more packaging companies are looking for new and innovative solutions to maximise the recyclability of their PET containers,” says Junion Zhao, Director, Films Business, APAC, UPM Raflatac. “We are pleased to bring these wash-off labeling materials to market for our customers and brand owners aiming to achieve their sustainability targets.” “Exceeding the APR’s standards for recyclable label products on PET packaging was very important for us when we developed these new film labels with RW85C adhesive,” adds Daryl Northcott, Director, Films Business, Americas, UPM Raflatac. “UPM Raflatac recently became an APR Recycling Demand Champion, which means we are committed to boosting circular packaging solutions and incorporating post-consumer recycled content into our materials, and these new label materials do exactly that.”

THE SHAPE OF SUSTAINABLE LABELS IS CIRCULAR

UPM RAFLATAC ANNOUNCES APR-RECOGNISED WASH-OFF FILM LABELS WITH RECYCLED LINERS FOR AMERICAS AND ASIA PACIFIC


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3D SYSTEMS ON DEMAND MANUFACTURING HELPS PACKAGING DESIGN FIRM ACHIEVE AESTHETIC AND FUNCTIONAL PROTOTYPES WITH CLEAR SLA 3D PRINTING

Anyone who has opened a box of crackers to find the contents reduced to broken bits and pieces knows firsthand the consequences of poor packaging. Carman’s, an Australian

food company passionate about only using the best ingredients, is mindful of how it delivers its products to consumers to ensure a high-quality experience before the first bite is ever taken. Therefore, when Carman’s launched its new Super Seed & Grain Crackers, the food company kept presentation and preservation top of mind, and enlisted Birdstone, an Australian packaging design agency, to design an engaging tray insert. Due to the various requirements they needed to balance, multiple prototypes were required to demonstrate the proposed designs both aesthetically and functionally.

BALANCING CLIENT REQUIREMENTS IN PACKAGING DESIGN The packaging considerations in play for Carman’s were multifaceted: it needed to be easy to open, functional as a serving vessel, and enable Carman’s customers to reclose the container for storage. For ease of access, it was determined that the crackers should be stacked in three columns with room to encase the top crackers without crushing them, but also be easy to fill to not disrupt the production line. Lastly, the packaging needed to meet the retailer requirement for vertical packaging to maximize differentiation on the shelves. There was also a question of on-shelf instability due to the light weight of the product and the properties of the tray material. Birdstone knew that arriving at the correct design would require accurate prototypes, and therefore reached out to 3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing due to previous successful collaborations. COLLABORATING TO DELIVER FUNCTIONALITY AND BUILD BRAND EQUITY Birdstone worked closely with Carman’s marketing and product development teams as well as its packaging supplier to review and narrow the packaging design concepts to two. From the outset, the top priority was to maintain supply chain efficiency throughout packaging manufacturing and product filling, followed closely by building brand equity into the tray with an effective and hassle-free customer experience. Relaying this information to 3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing, Birdstone and the 3D printing service bureau talked about the requirements for the prototypes.

BIRDSTONE PROVES PACKAGING DESIGN WITH CLEAR 3D PRINTED PROTOTYPES


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Due to the complexity of the casing designs and unique functional requirements involved, 3D Systems’ On Demand Manufacturing experts helped Birdstone select the most suitable prototyping process, materials, and finishing process to meet its outlined requirements. Using Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing on 3D Systems ProX® 800 machine, 3D Systems built both a one- and two-piece prototype in Accura® ClearVue™, a rigid and tough clear 3D plastic material offering the highest clarity and transparency on the market. PROTOTYPING FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC PACKAGING In just four days, the SLA prototypes were printed and finished to meet Birdstone’s quality and realism requirements. 3D Systems’ On Demand Manufacturing experts followed the premium finishing protocol for Accura ClearVue to deliver water-clear prototypes through a process of wet and dry sanding followed by clear coating. These prototypes were then submitted for manufacturing tests and consumer research to validate and rate the success of each concept, and to assess the performance and limitations of each packaging option at all critical touch points. At this stage, Birdstone ordered four copies of the leading packaging design from 3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing, which were created using 3D Systems’ cast urethane process. The preferred SLA prototype was used to make a mold which was then used to cast additional water-clear copies using polyurethane, a material very close to what would be used for the final product.

ARRIVING AT THE FINAL DESIGN Following full evaluation of the clear prototypes, the final design was officially selected: an attractive one-piece clamshell case, uniquely contoured to the shape of the stacked biscuits. According to Grant Davies, Director, Design & Strategy at Birdstone, “The final design plays to the strengths of the packaging material and provides a secure, re-useable home for the crackers throughout the supply chain and into the customers’ hands. It is functional enough to be filled, stylish enough to serve from, and securely re-closeable for on-the-go snacking.” Birdstone says that by adding another level of consumer engagement through functional and aesthetic packaging, Carman’s is able to offer a deeper brand experience beyond consumption. Carman’s exciting range of crackers has forged a new place in the market for the company, and the tray has earned it many fans through the cleverness and convenience of its design. Birdstone says it is delighted to have contributed to a successful final product for its client, and to answer the unique challenges of the project within a tight deadline. “As usual,” says Davies, “3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing was a wonderful partner and worked with us to provide the most effective and appealing concept prototypes within the project budget.” Birdstone’s packaging insert for Carman’s Super Seed & Grain Crackers was a 2018 finalist in the Packaging & Processing Innovation & Design Awards.

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Coffee cups have been the subject of heated debate this year – but few have stopped to consider the amount of throwaway drink trays Australians are using to carry the cups.

Mum-of-two Kate Stewart is passionate about reducing the burden of waste where she can – and has designed a reusable drink tray to address the issue in a practical way.

Her invention, Stay Tray, which is made in Melbourne from 100 per cent recycled material, is the first – and only – reusable drink tray available in Australia. The new product was a finalist in both the 2018 PIDA Innovation & Design Beverage category and the Sustainable Packaging Award category, and officially launched this month.

Stay Tray takes away the need for a disposable coffee tray, creating a sustainable solution for the coffee run, she says. “We started designing the tray 12 months ago as we felt placing ‘keep cups’ on disposable cardboard trays was counter-intuitive,” Stewart told PKN.

While it was hard to achieve, she also kept everything the company did within a 50km radius – including the design, materials, and production process, including tooling components.

In an effort to demonstrate and qualify its commitment to sustainability and the environment, the Stay Tray team also engaged in a LCA study to understand its environmental impact.

“We utilised Ecodex to assist us in validating the energy/ water consumption for the tray,” she says.

Once the team started doing prototypes, they also realised it had far more versatility than they first thought, and could be used for smoothies, McDonalds drinks, and kids’ drink bottles. Now the word is getting out through PR and social media channels, the next step is to build Stay Tray’s reputation among large corporates. There are already a number of cafes stocking the product, and the product is also about to launch in New Zealand.

“It’s all about reducing waste and unnecessary energy consumption, simply because it’s reusable.” Stewart says the tray has been likened to a drone. “It’s certainly been designed by engineers within an inch of its life,” she says.

RRP is $25, and the Stay Tray can be purchased online.

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The AIP recently ran an in-house corporate training day on an ‘Introduction to Packaging Materials’ for Caspak at Braeside, Victoria. AIP Education Director, Prof Pierre Pienaar ran the

training day.

“ What a terrific group. I could certainly sense the team bonding that this group of Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Quality had amongst themselves. It was great to see this within an organisation. Well done to Caspak in arranging this Packaging Training.” Mr Pienaar said.

“To understand flexibles and laminates, the team had to first understand general plastics and to understand shelf-life, they needed to ensure a good understanding of barrier properties and Fick’s law of diffusion. They had a lot to cover in this half-day training as we included paper, board, metals and glass as well.“

“Each attendee received a thorough set of notes covering all topics discussed; where in the quietness of their own time they can re-read to take it all in. I was pleased to see how well all attendees understood the content, which at times can be challenging.” He said.

As a part of the training Caspak staff could raise their own questions providing real-life examples. These interactive and dynamic discussions were stimulating and encouraging. Pierre closed the training by summarising the elements gained during the day: new theoretical knowledge, problem solving skills, practical application, the power of teamwork and technical knowledge.

Each attendee was asked to leave the training day and evaluate how best they would apply their new learning and in what timeframe. The true success in such training is to have a follow-up session in 6 months to see how each individual has applied their gained-knowledge and to see what more can be done over the following 12 months.

Amanda McIntyre is to be commended for pursuing and obtaining approval to run such an effective, important event; tailored specifically to Caspak and their needs.

Caspak have committed to two more training sessions with the AIP over the next 12 months to ensure that their staff are trained in all areas of packaging.

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HEN Arthritis Australia’s Al-exandra Brayshaw led a re-search study focused on the ‘openability’ of packaging, she found that makers of packaging were far more opti-mistic about their products than those using them.

Her survey on accessibility was designed to address the key safety concerns of con-sumers when it came to food packaging. In the past, hard-to-open packaging increased a consumer’s risk of injury – as well as their frustration levels. This year, Bray-shaw set about providing a fresh assess-ment of packaging to find out if this was still the case.

The project, supported by Arthritis Aus-

tralia’s accessible design division, sought the perspectives of both the industry and the consumer. Two parallel surveys were conducted with 411 consumers, and 87 members of the packaging industry.

Both groups shared their perspectives on what the consumer’s experience might be across 30 packaging formats and open-ing features.

WHO FINDS PACKAGING HARD TO OPEN?The survey results revealed that industry thought consumers found packaging diffi-cult to open once or twice a week, but the top consumer result revealed that 44 per cent of consumers struggled with packag-ing every day, according to Brayshaw.

“From a gender perspective, industry thought women would struggle most, closely followed by ‘men and women would struggle equally’,” she said.

“This perception was very close to re-ality, with data revealing both genders have difficulty, but women struggled more frequently.”

Interestingly, when viewing the result from a pain perspective, the data revealed that the more often consumers experience

pain in their hands (on a daily basis and not associated with opening packaging), the more frequently they struggled with packaging. This response was different to industry’s perception that 25 per cent of consumers would struggle, irrespective of whether the consumer experienced chron-ic pain in their hands.

TOP SURVEY FINDINGS Participants were provided with the fol-lowing eight potential responses for each of the survey’s 30 packaging types. The top answer for each response was: • Opened it easily – 63 per cent of consum-

ers and 73 per cent of industry thought resealable slider pouches were easy-to-open and reseal, making it the packaging format that received the highest amount of positive consumer feedback.

• Opened it after a struggle – Half of con-sumers surveyed had struggled when opening or resealing zipper seals on pouches.

• Asked someone else to open it – Many consumers found that plastic bottles with plastic caps, such as water bottles, were difficult to open. As consumers

There seems to be a disparity between the views of the packaging industry – and the average consumer – when it comes to how easy products are to open.

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When packaging can’t be opened, it presents a major barrier to consumers being able to use the product it contains, Brayshaw said. Glass jars with metal lids was the main packaging format consumers just couldn’t open.


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purchased this type of packaging when they were out and about, they often needed to ask someone else to open the bottle, and when they were travelling alone, they needed to ask a stranger or the shopkeeper for help.

• Needed to use a tool to open it – Consum-ers got creative with tools like knives, to remove induction seals with three tabs. In equal top position was stickers over lid and container, such as used for some premium jam varieties. Consumer feed-back also reflected that injuries were of-ten caused when consumers used tools.

• Could only open it partially before needing help or a tool – Consumers found that they could only open tear strips and panels partially before re-sorting to assistance. This finding should encourage manufacturers to un-dertake more quality assurance testing to ensure this opening feature meets consumer expectations.

• Couldn’t open it at all – When packaging can’t be opened, it presents a major bar-rier to consumers being able to use the product it contains. Glass jars with metal lids was the packaging format consum-ers just couldn’t open.

• Hurt themselves opening it – Consumers also found that they hurt themselves when trying to open glass jars.

• May not have opened this type of pack-aging before – Surprisingly, 37 per cent of consumers surveyed had never opened a plastic cap on a pouch before, even though commonly used for baby food and yoghurt products.

THE IMPACT ON CONSUMERSStruggling with packaging can take an emo-tional toll on consumers, Brayshaw said.

“Industry expected they would be angry, but the top three consumer responses also included ‘upset’ and ‘infuriated’. Using a tool such as knives, scissors and screw-drivers when opening packaging can also increase the risk of a consumer spilling or damaging the contents, which can lead to unnecessary waste.”

Industry thought 25 per cent of consum-ers might have had this experience while, in reality, 92 per cent of consumers had dam-aged or spilt a product when they had diffi-culty with the packaging. Once consumers had a negative experience, industry and consumers thought they would look for the product in a different type of packaging, while 21 per cent of consumers said they would look at buying a competitor’s product.

WHAT NEXT? Brayshaw said the results of the two sur-veys lay a foundation for the packaging in-dustry to reflect and explore their percep-tions, which currently appear to be far more optimistic than the consumer reality.

“The results also highlight opportuni-ties for companies to innovate and differ-entiate products through the accessibility of their packaging,” she said.

“By doing so, they can also avoid unnec-essary negative impacts on consumers on an emotional level as well as a physical one.” ■

Alexan d r a B r a y s h a w MAIP, is an Accessible Packaging Researcher for the accessible design divi-sion of Arthritis Australia. She was also named the joint Young Packaging &

Processing Professional of the Year in 2017. She conducted this research as part of the Diploma in Packaging Technology course she undertook through AIP as a result of winning an APPMA scholarship.

Industry expected they would be angry, but the

top three consumer responses also included ‘upset’ and ‘infuriated’.”

IN 2016, food packaging accessibility became a requirement for half of public hospitals in Australia.

For the elderly or those with a disability, food packaging can be an insurmountable barrier. Recognising this, Health Purchasing Victoria (HPV) signed a state-wide catering supplies contract, partnering with Health Share NSW, to mandate that public hospital suppliers provide Packaging Accessibility Ratings.

Combined, Victoria and NSW represent more than half of Australia’s public hospi-tals, and hard-to-open food packaging represents a significant risk to patient care as it prevents patients from receiving adequate nutrition.

The rating estimates the percentage of consumers who can safely open portion-control food packaging, and uses a scale to determine how easy and safe packages are to open.

The rating is used on a comparative basis, for example, if one supplier has a higher rating than another, it will provide them with a competitive advantage when hospital staff select products from the HPV Catering Supplies contract.

The rating was developed in collaboration with HealthShare NSW, Arthritis Australia, Nestle and GTRI (USA).

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COMPANIES making strides in packaging and processing innovation and design are the focus of the PIDA Awards in Australia and New Zealand, which is the feeder program for the WorldStar Packaging Awards.

The year’s winners were announced during a gala dinner at the Marriott Hotel Surfers Paradise, Queensland in May as part of the AIP National Conference on the Gold Coast. They were presented in conjunction with the international WorldStar Packaging Awards, which saw representatives from over 22 countries in attendance to collect their awards for 2018.

DRINK TO SUCCESSA wine bottle shaped like a kangaroo was one of two winners of the design innovation prize in the beverage category. The brand, 8Kangaroos by ILNAM Estate, used packaging materials chosen for their ability to be recycled. Transport packaging was designed to suit the shape of the bottle.

The other winner is both an off-the-shelf beverage multipack

and a portable ice cooler. Polatote by Lactote is a convenient and sturdy package for personal carrying and an easily and safely palletised multi-pack for transportation and distribution.

A High Commendation was awarded to Crush Mate Bottles by Lion Dairy & Drinks. It has been designed as easy to crush, easy to recycle, easy to grip, easy to pour, lightweight bottle that fits four times more bottles in the recycling bin.

The Machinery & Equipment winner for the beverage category was Container Deposit Systems Australia (CDSA) Vision & Sorting System by Sage Automation, which developed a range of counting and sensing technologies to determine the container types being retained, even when containers were not in their original condition. Answering calls for IoT technology, the system provides valuable data, delivered into the cloud and used for reporting.

FOOD WASTE FIGHTERA foil packaging breakfast pouch by Cas-Pak Products was lauded – and awarded – for its

Designs of the futureInnovative packaging, advanced equipment and professionals making their mark were in the line-up of worthy winners at the Packaging & Processing Innovation and Design Awards.

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food waste credentials, winning the Materials & Packaging award in the food category for its Radix Nutrition pouch.

The pouch is simple to use, accessible in any situation, preserves nutrients, and ensures there is no food waste.

A High Commendation was awarded to the Grape N’Go 100 per cent recyclable PET-based resealable Fresh Lid by Result Packaging. The Grape N’ Go product is packed with controlled atmosphere in the punnet. The structure of the Fresh Lid has two laminated layers with perforated laser holes on the surface of the lid to allow for optimal O2 permeability.

The food category’s Machinery & Equipment winner was Scott LEAP Suite of Technologies’ fully-integrated lamb processing system developed by Scott Automation & Robotics, in conjunction with Silverfern Farms and MLA.

A MORE PRECISE POUR“Continuous pour” and “anti-glug” are two of the features of the winner in the Domestic & Household category.

The Materials & Packaging winner is Precise Pour for continuous pour, anti-clog and tamper-evidence by Caps and Closures. The cap is designed to be used on bottles ranging from 500ml up to 25L to dispense liquid, and is tamper-evident.

A High Commendation was awarded to Animal Instinct’s Feed My Fur Baby by OJI Fibre Solutions easy-to-open, resealable corrugated box with a corrugated scoop.

The second scoop hidden in the box design is a clever use of otherwise unused board.

The simple flexographic one-colour print provides a point of difference for the product, and keeps it clean and easy to read.

ACCESSIBILITY ACEA closure which celebrates accessible design was judged the clear Materials & Packaging winner in the Health, Beauty & Wellness category.

The 63mm flip-cap closure with ring-peel induction seal liner by West Wadding, is “all about accessible design”, and is patented and manufactured in Australia.

The closure is easy to open while also providing product protection and tamper evidence.

SUSTAINABILITY HEROICEE Containers’ biofoam PLA insulated boxes proved worthy of the Sustainable Packaging Design Award, which saw it garner Empauer’s custom EcodEX packaging environmental assessment valued at $10,000 as the prize.

ICEE Containers’ patented process moulds a strong and durable hinge in insulated foams using existing moulding equipment. ICEE’s biofoam folding flatbox, ideal for the fresh food delivery, is economical to transport to, and store at, the user’s site.

The Machinery & Equipment winner was CogniPRO Link for the meat processing industry by Sealed Air Australia, a remote monitoring and digital analysis platform designed to improve throughput efficiency in Sealed Air vacuum chamber packaging equipment used by many large beef processors.

OPPOSITE: The recyclable ‘kangaroo’ bottle is designed for re-use.

ABOVE: Nerida Kelton receives a Distinguished Service Award from the AIP; RollsPack’s Phillip Rolls was given a Commemoration of Fellowship Award by the AIP.

LEFT: (L-R) Mark Dingley and Leonie Buckridge with award winner Regan Foster, and Dr Carol Kilcullen-Lawrence;

BELOW: The Polatote for multi-packs by Lactote.


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TOP PROFESSIONALWellman Packaging CEO Craig Wellman was recognised as the industry’s Packaging Professional of the Year for his achievements.

The judges looked for an individual who has demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation, and is not afraid to take risks.Wellman, a Fellow of the AIP, has demonstrated innovative packaging leadership in plastics technology and injection moulded components.

Involved in the family business since the age of six, he has led his company to become a Tier 1 supplier of rigid packaging solutions for FMCG in the dynamic food, beverage, pharmaceutical, home care, and personal care market sectors.

INSPIRING YOUNG LEADEROmniverse Foster Packaging director Regan Foster was the deserving winner of the Young Packaging Professional of the Year Award.

The award provides incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the industry.

Foster has received an enrolment into Leadership Management Australia’s ‘The Performance Edge’ – a 10-week development program valued at $3750.

Foster joined Foster Packaging five years ago with “no prior knowledge of flexible packaging”. He now deals with the many challenges of being in a young start-up business.

A $9K EDUCATION BOOSTPrimo Smallgoods’ Nathan Leong was granted the APPMA Scholarship to assist him further in his education through a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9000.

Leong is a packaging and product technologist and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree with a major in Food Science and Nutrition.

The judges believe that giving Leong this opportunity will provide diverse technical knowledge to add value to his current place of employment, in both areas of production and packaging.

NZ SCHOLARSHIP STARJaco Scheepers, a packaging technologist at Synlait Milk, has been given the chance to

build on his skills through a Packaging Council of New Zealand Scholarship.Scheepers will enrol in the Diploma in Packaging Technology, valued at $9000.

According to the judges, Scheepers has always had an interest in polymer materials, additives and plastic conversion processes, especially in flexible packaging.

Scheepers says he would like to broaden his knowledge across a range of different packaging materials. ✷

The PIDA awards are co-ordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) and Packaging New Zealand.

FOOD-SAVING SUPERHEROESThe 2018 WorldStar Save Food Packaging Special Award winner was announced at the 2018 AIP National Conference, with one of Australia’s own PIDA winners taking home the top prize.

Sealed Air New Zealand was awarded the gold award for its Fresh Technologies Ltd and Sealed Air Cryovac Freshness Plus design, which was developed for a New Zealand company. It has enabled the company to extend the freshness of avocado and reduce product spoilage by 7.2 tonnes. A 90-day shelf life supports wider distribution and the three per cent growth in global consumption. Extended shelf life ensures less harvests end up in landfill, including

the resources used during harvesting.

Another PIDA award winner, Woolcool Australia, was also shortlisted in the same category and given the bronze Special Award. Woolcool (featured on

our cover this month) keeps food packed at

1°C chilled below 5°C for at least 24 hours. When the

wool is enclosed in a micro-perforated, food-grade liner, the wool can ‘breathe’. The Woolcool liners are recyclable and biodegradable and the wool is compostable. The wool insulation provides optimum temperature stability during transit.

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ABOVE LEFT: A lamb processing system developed by Scott Automation & Robotics, in conjunction with Silverfern Farms and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), was recognised in the awards.

TOP: A biofoam food delivery flatbox from ICEE.

ABOVE: The winning CDSA vision and sorting machine.


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