The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and Packaging New Zealand have designed Australasian Packaging Innovation and Design Awards (PIDA) to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across the two countries.

In the 2019 Packaging Innovation & Design of the year award for the beverage category recognised in with gold, New Zealand brand Lewis Road Creamery post-consumer sourced PCR, 100% recycled rPET milk bottle range with simple label designs based on old-style glass milk bottles that stand out on shelves. The Lewis Road Creamery brand to achieve a nostalgic feel and a new level of authenticity, with a premium feel that captures the brand’s history and credentials.

Silver went to Stay Tray for their reusable drink tray that is designed with 100% recycled material sourced from Australian businesses to reduce single use.

Moonuka Milk Limited received the bronze for the worlds first Milk and Manuka Honey Beverage designed in New Zealand in an old-fashioned Aseptic PET milk bottle with a removable PET shrink sleeve.