As a part of its commitment to the Asean region, the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be heading back to ProPak Philippines with three educational offerings: speaking at the 5th edition of the annual Philippines Packaging Forum and running two mini training courses.
In addition, the AIP will be showcasing winners from the latest round of the Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDAs) and will have a stand at the show.
The AIP, in partnership with Informa Markets, will be hosting the 5th edition of the annual Philippines Packaging Forum on 13 February, alongside ProPak Philippines 2025.
The Philippines Packaging Forum willbring together 16 local, regional and global packaging experts from the world.
Topics that will be discussed will include sustainable packaging design, finding the balance between packaging waste and food waste, the circular economy for packaging, global and regional packaging design standards, trends and innovations for mono material packaging, recycled content and recycle-ready packaging, the shift towards alternative fibre materials that are recyclable, local and global regulations that are changing the landscape of packaging design including extended producer responsibility, eco-modulation and mandated design standards, the role that packaging plays in minimising food loss and waste, why data is key to new regulations and more.
All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance and CPD points towards attaining the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) program. The one-day forum is free to attend for visitors to the show.
Click here to register.
AIP will also be offering two globally recognised mini training courses on the 12 and 14 February at ProPak Philippines. The first course offered will be an Introduction to Packaging specifications and the second course will be an Introduction to the Cold Supply Chain.
All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance and six points per course towards attaining/maintaining the global Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation.
The lecturer for both training courses will be Prof Pierre Pienaar,education director of the AIP and immediate past president for the WPO.
INTRODUCTION TO PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS: 12 February
The course will cover basic specifications to the more complex requirements associated with the performance of packaging within the packaging line. The course is designed for those persons charged with the responsibility of the preparation (or monitoring) of specifications e.g. purchasing officers, packaging technologists and designers, production personnel etc. This course will address the clear and correct use of language and terminology in the preparation of specifications.
INTRODUCTION TO THE COLD SUPPLY CHAIN: 14 February
This session will enable attendees to:
- Understand the mechanisms and need for a suitable cold supply chain
- Understand the design and implementation of a good workable cold supply chain system
- Gain insights as to why cold supply chain is important and how best to rectify current shortfalls
- Obtain an understanding of the part that packaging people play in the cold supply chain
- Into the future you will need to have knowledge of the cold supply chain so as to make the right decision to avoid huge food loss & waste.
There are limited places available for the training courses. Click here to book your place.
