The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be running two training courses and two packaging sessions at FoodPro 2023, which will run from 23 to 26 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

The association will also have an exhibition stand (K49).

Below are the details of the educational sessions:

AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the meat industry (23 July)

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: Sealed Air’s Alan Adams, Amcor Flexibles A/NZ’s Jasson Mills and Plantic Technologies’ Warwick Armstrong.

This event is free for all to attend.

Training Course #1: Flexible Packaging – Now & Into the future (24 July)

The Flexible Packaging: Now & Into the Future training course will cover the fundamentals of flexible packaging, its benefits, how to 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, the move 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 other options to meet Packaging and Food Waste Targets.

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

• The benefits of flexible packaging
• The process of manufacturing
• Where the future lies with flexible films and the changes ahead
• Some of the latest packaging trends and what are the driving forces
• The challenges as sustainable packaging proliferates.

All attendees will attain 12.5 CPD points per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

Course Lecturer: Joe Foster

Click here to book your spot.

Training Course #2: Introduction to Active & Intelligent Packaging (24 July)

Consumers use smartphones and appliances, drive smart cars, and 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.

All attendees will attain 12.5 CPD points per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

Course Lecturer: Michael Dossor

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AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the food industry (25 July)

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: Confoil’s Richard Fernandez, Bunzl Australia & New Zealand’s Felicity Kelly and The Packaging Hippie’s Gilad Sadan.

This event is free for all to attend.