AIP April 2019 eNewsletter by Australian Institute of Packaging

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NATIONAL FOOD WASTE STRATEGY

APRIL 2019

HALVING AUSTRALIA’S FOOD WASTE BY 2030

2019 APPMA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED

he APPMA , in conjunction with the AIP, are pleased to announce the winner of the tenth annual Scholarship program that entitles one lucky person to receive entry into a Diploma in Packaging Technology valued at $9,000. The Diploma is an internationally recognised Level 5 qualification that is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in the packaging industry, or for those who are already in the industry and wish to extend their packaging knowledge and expertise. The Diploma is offered exclusively through the Australian Institute of Packaging who are the peak professional body for packaging education and training in Australasia.

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The 2019 APPMA Scholarship Finalists are: Janell Siek, Packaging Technologist, Nestlé Australia, Brittany Puyol, Product & Packaging Designer, Edlyn Foods and Karunia Adhiputra, Packaging Technologist – Technical & Production, Nestlé Australia. The 2019 APPMA Scholarship Winner is Janell Siek. Janell holds a Bachelor of Science (Food Technology) with First Class Honours and has been working in the packaging industry for four years. Janell sees that packaging is perhaps the most hard-working component of any product found in the retail space. She believes that packaging has a profound impact in a product’s lifecycle all the way from production to consumption and this keeps her interested in pursuing a career in packaging. As packaging itself is a very visible part of the waste problem, Janell is also very excited and motivated to see the upcoming innovations in our field so that one day we can truly say that packaging has had many leases of life and is well and truly sustainable. In applying for this scholarship, Janell hopes to build her packaging foundations as much as possible so that she can better innovate and problem solve. She also believes the Diploma in Packaging Technology will open doors for her in the field of packaging, such as pursuing further studies, opportunities to be a part of bigger projects and in the future a position as a Senior Packaging Technologist. She also sees that attaining her Diploma is her first step to becoming a Certified Packaging Professional. Janell continues to show her persistence in continued learning and professional development by moving from Food Science to packaging and both the APPMA and the AIP congratulate Janelle on winning the APPMA Scholarship.

NEW MEMBERS The AIP would like to welcome the following new Members.

Peter Boundy Bryce Davis Sama Faramarzi Martyn Faville Gilad Sadan Janell Siek Nolwenn Thevenot

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 PIDA AWARDS

inalists have been announced for the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) which has been designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across Australia and New Zealand. The PIDA Awards are coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and Packaging New Zealand and are the exclusive feeder program for the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards. The 2019 PIDA winners will automatically be eligible for entry into the 2020 WorldStar Packaging Awards competition. The Design Innovation of the Year company awards will recognise organisations that have designed innovative packaging within each of these five manufacturing categories: 1. FOOD 2. BEVERAGE 3. HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS 4. DOMESTIC & HOUSEHOLD 5. LABELLING & DECORATION - NEW AWARD In the sector categories, judges said they looked for entries that displayed innovative – design and thinking, technology and/or material use; benefit to consumers; functional and /or convenient elements. They also took into account design and cost elements between standard packaging and premium/promotional packaging. It is recommended that the submissions showcase an innovative solution designed either in collaboration for an existing customer or market.

2019 PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN OF THE YEAR AWARD - BEVERAGE CATEGORY The Packaging Innovation & Design of the Year Award – Beverage Category recognises organisations have designed innovative packaging and/or materials, within packaging and processing for liquid or dry tea, coffee, water and soft drinks including wine, beer and spirits. This is a WorldStar Packaging Awards category.

FINALISTS ARE: PACT Group for the New Zealand brand Lewis Road Creamery PCR 100% recycled PET milk bottle range, Moonuka Milk Limited for the world’s first Milk and Mānuka Honey beverage designed in New Zealand in an old-fashioned Aseptic PET milk bottle with a removable PET shrink sleeve, Stay tray for their reusable drink tray that is designed with 100% recycled material sourced from Australian businesses to reduce single use and Shine Drink for their custom tall and thin 400ml bottle while conjuring thoughts of health and wellbeing through bottle shape and the shrink sleeve label design.

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 PIDA AWARDS 2019 PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN OF THE YEAR AWARD – FOOD CATEGORY The Packaging Innovation & Design of the Year Award - Food Category recognises organisations that have designed innovative packaging and/or materials, within food packaging and processing including fresh, frozen or other. This is a WorldStar Packaging Awards category.

FINALISTS ARE: Danone ELN NZ Supply Point for their sachet multipack for Aptamil and Karicare Infant Formula ranges, OJI Fibre Solutions for RJ’s Licorice open top & open front SFP that was designed to handle export from NZ to AUS as well as stacking from pallet displays straight into supermarkets, Don KRC, a Division of George Weston Foods, for their Just Add Don convenient stand-up pouch, Punchbowl Packaging for the Kaituna Blueberries peel-able, re-sealable, tamperproof top seal fibre punnets, OJI Fibre Solutions for Turks Poultry Farm to hold 6kg of chicken in a hand-erected case and designed to be interchangeable with the 12kg cases to fit in mixed pallets, OF Packaging for the Pacific West baking pouch which is entirely oven- safe and houses the seafood product.

2019 PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN OF THE YEAR AWARD – HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS The Packaging Innovation & Design of the Year Award – Health, Beauty & Wellness Category recognises organisations that have designed innovative packaging and/or materials, within cosmetics, toiletries, personal hygiene, supplements, vitamins, perfumes, hair body and oral care. This award also covers packaging of all medicines including over the counter medicines, medical equipment packaging. This is a WorldStar Packaging Awards category.

FINALISTS ARE: OJI Fibre Solutions for EcoStore gift packs that hold product in place in smaller, lighter, eco-friendly 100% recyclable and compostable boxes, Retreatment Botanics skincare range which is inspired by Gaia Retreat & Spa owner Olivia Newton-John who wanted to see a fully-sustainable skincare range in terms of ingredients, primary and secondary packaging, Impact International for the Sarah, Craig and Margorie 100% recycled PE and sugar cane PE tubes and PACT Group for the New Zealand’s Mix Ltd Essano rPET shampoo range.

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 PIDA AWARDS 2019 PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN OF THE YEAR AWARD – DOMESTIC & HOUSEHOLD The Packaging Innovation & Design of the Year Award – Domestic & Household Category recognises organisations that have designed innovative packaging and/or materials, packaging within domestic and household items, toys, stationary, gifts, clothing, garden equipment, decorating. This is a WorldStar Packaging Awards category.

FINALISTS ARE: Nulon Products Australia & Caps and Closures for the Nulon EZY-SQUEEZE fluid transfer system which replaces the traditional rigid packaging with a flexible pouch and applicator that has made accessing hard-to-reach fill points on a car quick and easy, OJI Fibre Solutions for Dynex Extrusion case that is sold into hardware stores in New Zealand but is also ready-to-go once a customer/builder takes it home to use, OF Packaging for the Kookaburra Worm Farms Flat Bottom Bag with Perforated Side Gussets.

2019 PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN OF THE YEAR AWARD – LABELLING & DECORATION (NEW AWARD) The Packaging Innovation & Design of the Year Award - Labelling & Decoration Category is designed to recognise the addition of content to a pack which creates a unique or innovative appearance, function or communication. This may include labels, sleeves, tags, coding/markings, etching, directly applied inks or by any other similar process. This is a WorldStar Packaging Award Category.

FINALISTS ARE: Currie Group for their new transformational printing technology for packaging that showcases high-end printing, finishing, coding, marking and AR technology driving awareness to The Australian Rhino Project (TARP) and Metalprint Australia for Chobani Australia Spooky Vanilla Ghost Pouch.

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 PIDA AWARDS There are three special awards available: 1. SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SPECIAL AWARD 2. SAVE FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD 3. ACCESSIBLE PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD (NEW AWARD)

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Operational Guide The Sustainable Packaging Design Special Award is designed to recognise companies that have developed innovative packaging or processing solutions that incorporates sustainability considerations. Elements would include Social, Material, Source Reduction, Energy and Recovery. This is a WorldStar Packaging Awards Category.

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FINALISTS ARE: Detpak for the RecycleME system that provides a sustainable solution for takeaway cups, PACT Group for the New Zealand’s Mix Ltd Essano rPET shampoo range, Impact International for the Sarah, Craig and Margorie 100% recycled PE and sugar cane PE tubes, Punchbowl Packaging for the Kaituna Blueberries peel-able, re-sealable, tamper-proof top seal fibre punnets, Ranpack for their thermal paper packaging solution, PACT Group for the New Zealand brand Lewis Road Creamery PCR 100% recycled PET milk bottle range, Multivac & Greenham for Cape Grim Beef Paperboard Skin Packaging, Plantic Technologies for the NEAT Meat Tray using PLANTIC RV for skin packaging, Storopack Australia for their PAPERPlus Classic Grass Paper Packaging and Woolworths for replacing plastic trays with pulp based trays nationally into all stores for over 50 of their in-store bakery products.

2019 SAVE FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD The Save Food Packaging Design Special Award is designed to recognise companies that have developed innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that minimises food losses and food waste. This is a WorldStar Packaging Awards category.

FINALISTS ARE: Hazeldene's Chicken Farm & Sealed Air for Cryovac Darfresh on Tray vacuum skin technology that has been engineered to address food safety, 25% extension of shelf life over the previously used Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) format, improved on-pack communication. The Hazeldene design project had included a range of design factors to reduce food waste and included the tear tap peelable top film allows for easy access to the product, the top film is tough enough to withstand possible bone puncture marks, serving size had been optimised for two people, skin Packaging format allows the pack to be frozen and thawed without product degradation and Best Before date is clearly shown on the packaging.

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 PIDA AWARDS Plantic Technologies for the Plantic RV Material that was designed for Moana seafood company to be able to supply fresh fish to the online meal delivery company ‘My Food Bag’. The fish had to be protected to maintain freshness for home deliveries, extend the shelf life of fresh fish from the day that the fish were caught and packed until delivery to warehouse to provide Moana with greater flexibility in their production. Flavour Creations for their pre-thickened Ready-to-drink (RTD’s) which are a shelf-stable product with 12 months shelf-life when unopened and best before dates are clearly legible. When the RTD’s are packaged in the new Dysphagia Cup and Cup Holder they are designed to reduce food wastage by enabling better motor control of the drinking process, improving grip, stability and ensuring the ability to consume the full contents.

2019 ACCESSIBLE PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD (NEW AWARD) The Accessible Packaging Design Special Award is designed to recognise packaging that is accessible, intuitive, easy-toopen and innovative. Accessible Packaging Design needs to include measuring techniques, understanding injuries caused by packaging and consumer satisfaction levels with packaging accessibility.

FINALISTS ARE: SPC Ardmona for their SPC ProVital Easy-Open Diced Fruit in Jelly range that is designed for all consumers to open, including those with reduced fine motor skills, dexterity and strength and on-pack communication is clear, crisp and legible for all. This design achieved an ISR +8 accessibility rating (i.e. the product is universally easy to open, with 95% of the population able to open the pack without tools). Flavour Creations for their pre-thickened Ready-to-drink (RTD) packaged in the new Dysphagia Cup and Cup Holder designed to specifically increase rates of hydration and decrease rates of malnutrition for residents/patients with Dysphagia. Along with the reusable holder and plastic over seal, the snap fitting portion control cup has a large overhanging tab that is textured and clear ‘peel back’ wording to make it very obvious to the consumer how to open the product. Moana New Zealand & Sealed Air (New Zealand) for Cryovac® Grip and Tear® (including 'small tab') was designed to foster ease of use to packaged meat, poultry, seafood products for processors, food service and retail markets. This accessible packaging design enables convenient product access using a packaging design that is simple and intuitive for consumers to use (irrespective of their age or functional abilities). Previously these difficult to open items required opening tools, which could easily cause injuries. The Grip and Tear feature means the packs can now be easily opened by a simple hand action. Sealed Air have undertaken significant design innovation in the development of the Grip and Tear feature to meet both the food handling and food protection requirements for the range of products proposed for the packaging format. Campbell Arnott’s for their redesign of 10 SKUs from their catering (portion control packaging) range. Key features of the Campbell Arnott’s packaging include serrated edges on both sides of the pack to reduce the force required to tear the corner of the packaging open and providing consumers a clear message on how to open the pack. Arnott’s received an ISR +8 rating for this new style of packaging.

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 PIDA AWARDS In addition, there are three awards designed for people who have made specific contributions to the packaging industry. These Individual Awards will include: 1. YOUNG PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 2. INDUSTRY PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 3. PACKAGING NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP

2019 INDUSTRY PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Industry Packaging Professional of the Year Award is designed to recognise and acknowledge the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Packaging and Processing industries. The judges are looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks. For significant and continued contribution of an Individual to the packaging and Processing industry over a minimum period of 25 years.

FINALISTS ARE: Terry Waterson FAIP, Director, Metalprint Australia, Elizabeth Kasell, Chief Executive Officer, RED Group and Joseph Foster MAIP, Co-Founder & Director, OF Packaging.

2019 PACKAGING NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP The Packaging New Zealand Scholarship is seeking a Packaging professional that is looking to further their education by offering them a scholarship to enrol in the Diploma in Packaging Technology.

FINALISTS ARE: Poonam Patel, Senior Packaging Technologist, Goodman Fielder, Tunde Lovestyan AAIP, Sales & Business Development Manager, Punchbowl Packaging and Saurabh Mishra and Packaging Development Technologist, Griffins Foods Limited.

2019 YOUNG PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD The purpose of the Young Packaging Professional of the Year Award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the Packaging & Processing industry.

FINALISTS ARE: Lily Barnett, Program Coordinator, APCO, Clement Jamet, Packaging Development Technologist, Danone ELN, and Karunia Adhiputra AAIP, Packaging Technologist – Technical & Production, Nestlé Australia.

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DON’T MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2019 ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALASIA

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The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to advise that on the 30th of April all of industry will have the opportunity to attend not one packaging educational event, but three. Starting the day with a Women in Packaging breakfast, followed by the biennial AIP National Technical Forum, then finishing with the gala Australasian Packaging & Innovation Design Awards dinner this is a must-attend. The action-packed and informative educational events are a fantastic opportunity to network with a wide range of like-minded packaging professionals and learn along the way.

2019 AIP NATIONAL TECHNICAL FORUM The main event for the 30th of April is the 2019 AIP National Technical Forum which has served the packaging industry for over two decades. The AIP National Technical Forum brings together packaging technologists, designers, sales and marketing people from all industries to better understand the technical side of packaging design. The 2019 AIP National Technical Forum will showcase best-practice and award-winning Save Food & Sustainable Packaging Designs, innovative on-pack communications and packaging across Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Domestic Household. Speakers will be coming from all over Australasia and will include Nestlé, TetraPak, McCormick, SPC, Brownes Dairy, Campbell Arnott’s, LION, Delicious Food Australia, the Orangutan Alliance, BioPak, Planet Protector, ICEE Containers, Plantic Technologies, APCO, Fight Food Waste CRC, Sealed Air, Result Group, Arthritis Australia, Oji Fibre Solutions and many more. This educational event will allow attendees the opportunity to be inspired by what other companies are already developing in key industries and markets and will allow you to hear their challenges and learnings through the packaging design journey. Walk away with new ideas and inspiration for your next packaging project.

2019 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN AWARDS (PIDA) The annual 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards gala dinner will be held alongside the 2019 AIP National Technical Forum. The PIDA Awards are designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field and are the exclusive entry point for Australia and New Zealand for the WorldStar Packaging Awards. The PIDA Awards are coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and Packaging New Zealand.

2019 WOMEN IN PACKAGING FORUM The AIP will be once-again supporting the annual PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business hosted Women in Packaging Breakfast Forum entitled ‘Disruptive education – flexible learning for the future workplace’. You don’t have to be a woman to attend; everyone is welcome. The keynote speaker for the Women in Packaging Forum will be Nikki Moeschinger, Managing Director, BrandOpus. Nikki will discuss Creativity, Spirituality and Human Purpose at the Dawn of AI. Nikki’s presentation will examine the importance of creativity on the future of humanity. Nikki will then be followed by a panel discussion, featuring influential and inspiring women working in the food, beverage manufacturing and packaging industry. The event will not only be an ideal networking opportunity, it will also be an insightful forum demonstrating how women in our industry navigate their roles and responsibilities and make a positive contribution to the workplace. HOSTED BY

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WHEN: 30 April WHERE: SOFITEL Wentworth, Sydney

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Michael Van Dord AAIP CAPS & CLOSURES

Jacqui Wilson-Smith MCCORMICK & COMPANY

Simon Van Leuven VANDEN RECYCLING

Brooke Donnelly AUSTRALIAN PACKAGING COVENANT (APCO)

Joanne Howarth AAIP PLANET PROTECTOR

Marlene Cronje-Vermeulen MAIP LION

Michael Dossor MAIP RESULT GROUP

Voula Skinner ICEE CONTAINERS

Richard Fine MAIP BIOPAK

Kate Stewart STAY TRAY

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Nicole Ohm BROWNES DAIRY

Gilad Sadan MAIP N.A.V.I. CO. GLOBAL

Alexandra Brayshaw Dip.Pkg.Tech.MAIP ARTHRITIS AUSTRALIA

Alan Adams MAIP SEALED AIR

Apoorv Mehrotra MAIP OJI FIBRE SOLUTIONS

Nicole Mahler DELICIOUS FOODS AUSTRALIA

Blair Keating SPC

Libby Costin TETRA PAK

Karunia Adhiputra (Adhi) NestlÃ© Australia

Liza Vernalls MAIP CAMPBELL ARNOTTS

Warwick Armstrong MAIP PLANTIC TECHNOLOGIES

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to advise that the biennial AIP National Technical Forum will be held alongside the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards for Australia and New Zealand and the Women in Packaging Breakfast Forum on the 30th of April in Sydney, New South Wales. Having served the industry for over two decades the AIP National Technical Forum brings together packaging technologists, designers, sales and marketing people from all industries to better understand the technical side of packaging design. The 2019 AIP National Technical Forum will showcase best-practice and award-winning Save Food & Sustainable Packaging Designs, innovative on-pack communications and packaging across Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Domestic Household. This educational event will allow attendees the opportunity to be inspired by what other companies are already developing in key industries and markets and will allow you to hear their challenges and learnings through the packaging design journey. Walk away with new ideas and inspiration for your next packaging project.

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Breakfast Forum 30th April 2019

Sofitel Wentworth 61-101 Philip Street, Sydney 7.00am for a 7.30 start, until 8.45am

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Following on from the success of the inaugural 2018 event, PKN and Food & Drink Business will be hosting our second Women in Packaging Breakfast Forum during the Australian Institute of Packagingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Technical Forum. With the theme Disruptive Education â&#x20AC;&#x201C; flexible learning for the future workplace, the event will not only be an ideal networking opportunity, it will also be an insightful forum demonstrating how women in our industry navigate their roles and responsibilities and make a positive contribution to the workplace. The keynote speaker and panellists will explore the new wave of learning opportunities that address the skills gap in line with rapidly advancing technology.

PANEL: How do we attract talent to our industry and address the skills needs of the future?

Creativity, Spirituality and Human Purpose at the Dawn of AI This presentation will examine the importance of creativity on the future of humanity.

We will see how the education system has it so terribly wrong. We will talk about the overwhelming effects of technology in our everyday lives and the need to redefine human purpose once many of our roles become automated.

Liza Vernalls Director of Packaging Campbell Arnott’s

Nerida Kelton Executive Director Australian Institute of Packaging

The event is free of charge for AIP National Technical Forum delegates. Everyone is welcome! Spaces are limited. To register, visit aipack.com.au/event-registration and under 2019 Women in Packaging Breakfast, click on the ‘Register for Event’ button.

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We will look backwards and forwards simultaneously to understand our place in a world on the cusp of momentous change, change more profound than the industrial revolution or the birth of the world wide web. We will examine the importance of fostering creativity in the workplace and how crucial it will be for today’s leaders to undo some of the psychological damage done by social media with regards to risk taking.

Dr. Rym Kachouri Product Manager Packaging Technologies Foodmach

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You are Invited to Attend the 2019 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN AWARDS GALA DINNER

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JOINT AIP/SPE TECHNICAL DINNER WHAT:

FUTURE FOR SOFT PLASTICS TECHNICAL DINNER

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in conjunction with SPE, will be running a technical dinner to discuss the Future of Soft Plastics. Both industry groups, along with their many industry members, are concerned about current discussions and challenges directed at ‘single use plastic’ packaging and this dinner will help to guide you and your teams to better understand the current and true state-of-play with Soft Plastics in Australia. Discussions will include understanding the issues surrounding Soft Plastics and the important benefits this packaging format brings (food safety, convenience and reducing food waste). Our speakers will provide insights into some of the excellent initiatives that are already underway in the country to effectively recycle this packaging format. This technical meeting will focus on soft plastics and the current recycling programs being undertaken and the evening is aimed at challenging the industry to be more involved in promoting a better understanding of the benefits and opportunities for soft plastics. SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE:

Fiona Baxter Coles Group Manager Responsible Sourcing Coles

Peter Tamblyn Sales & Marketing Manager Asia Pacific Close the Loop

Mark Jacobson Marketing Director Replas

Elizabeth Kasell Director of Development REDCycle

Anthony Peyton MAIP Director PREP Design

WHEN:

8 May

WHERE:

Box Hill Golf Club, Melbourne

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O-I SYDNEY SITE VISIT WHAT:

WHEN: WHERE:

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O-I Sydney has been manufacturing glass containers in Penrith since 1971. Every day, around 4,000,000 beer, wine, spirit and soft drink bottles and food jars roll off the Penrith production lines. 9 May Penrith, NSW

VIC

THE USE OF LIFECYCLE ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE WHAT:

The Use of Lifecycle Assessment Tools for Sustainable Packaging Design half-day training course is aimed at providing an introduction NEW and learning framework for packaging industry COURSE professionals to apply lifecycle thinking to their working contexts. WHEN: 5 June WHERE: RMIT, Swanston Street, Melbourne PRESENTER: Simon Lockrey Coordinator - Design Action Program + ID Engineering Courses Senior Lecturer/ Research Fellow - School of Design, School of Design, College of Design and Social Context RMIT University, Australia.

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O-I GLAS SITE VISIT WHAT:

WHEN: WHERE:

Commencing operations at Spotswood in 1890 the O-I Melbourne (Spotswood) Plant is possibly the oldest continuously operating glass plant in Asia Pacific region and is one of the oldest continuously operating factories within the Greater Melbourne area. 5 June Spotswood, Victoria

PROPAK ASIA

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WHAT:

ProPak Asia is the largest industry event of its kind in Asia. It's Asia's best platform to connect to the regions rapidly expanding processing and packaging industries.

WHEN:

12-15 June

WHERE:

WHAT:

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The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in conjunction with UBM Allworld, will be running the inaugural Global Packaging Forum at ProPak Asia. Speakers will be coming from all across the globe to discuss regional and global trends in Sustainable ING Packaging, Biodegradable and AL PACKAG IA 2019 GLMOB PROPAK AS FORU @ Compostable Packaging, 2025 Sustainable Packaging Targets, how the industry can help minimise Food Waste, Save Food Packaging Design WHEN: 12 June WHERE: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand CO-ORGANISED BY

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WHAT:

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.

WHEN:

14 June

WHERE:

To be held alongside ProPak Asia BITEC, Bang Na, Bangkok 10260, Thailand

PRESENTER:

Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP Education Coordinator Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) 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.

QLD

FOODTECH QLD

WHAT:

Dedicated Event to Queensland's Food Manufacturing Industry. FoodTech Qld will return to Brisbane in July 2019 following the successful inaugural event in June 2016.

WHEN: 28-30 July WHERE: BCEC, South Brisbane

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INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE

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WHEN:

29 July

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To be held alongside FoodTech QLD BCEC, South Brisbane

AIP TO EXHIBIT IN AUSTRALIAN BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand PAVILION

GLOBAL PACKAGING FORUM

INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE

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2019 FOODBANK WAREHOUSE VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM

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The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to advise that it will now also be working with Foodbank Victoria and their innovative Warehouse Volunteering Program. Hunger In Victoria. Hunger is a hidden crisis in Victoria and across Australia. Foodbank Victoria believes every Victorian deserves healthy food, yet 1 in 10 don’t know where their next meal is coming from and 1 in 7 Victorian children go to school hungry. Each month they source and distribute food to 134,000 Victorians who rely on their food assistance, including over 38,000 children. They collect surplus food from across Victoria, weigh it and sort it into orders, then distribute it among our community partners to feed hungry Victorians. Their total distribution during 2015-2016 was 10.4 million kilos – or over 18 million meals. SO HOW CAN THE AIP HELP FOODBANK VICTORIA? Join our AIP Warehouse Volunteering Program; either as an individual, with your staff and colleagues, or even with your families. The AIP will work directly with Foodbank Victoria to book in some days where our volunteers can visit the Yarraville Warehouse and help pick and pack on-line orders and mixed grocery boxes. The day will start with a formal introduction on how Foodbank Victoria works and information on their charity partners. WHEN: Tuesday 2 July WHERE: Yarraville, Victoria

WHEN: Tuesday 10 September WHERE: Yarraville, Victoria

CALLING ALL AIP MEMBERS 2019 AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WHEN: TIME: WHERE:

Monday 29 April 2019 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm Sofitel Wentworth Sydney, New South Wales

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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELS – A FRESH LOOK AT FOOD LABELLING

oes your packaged food meet the The substantial transformation test is used to new country of origin labelling (CoOL) justify a claim that a food is ‘made in’ a country. If a requirements? food meets this test and is labelled according to the Standard, the producer can rely on the ‘safe harbour Food packaged after 1 July 2018 for sale in defence’ to lawfully claim the food was made in a Australia must meet the CoOL requirements under country, even if it was technically made in several the Australian Consumer Law Country of Origin Food countries. Labelling Information Standard (Standard).

GROWN, PRODUCED, MADE – ANY DIFFERENCE?

Existing stock with old labels may be sold until ‘Grown and produced in’ the end of its shelf life. Under the Standard, food is grown or produced in a country if: However, food businesses risk considerable 1. Each significant ingredient or component was penalties if labels applied after 1 July 2018 have grown, or originated in that country; and not been satisfying the CoOL requirements. 2. All, or virtually all, processing occurred in that For corporations, the maximum penalty for a country. contravention is the greater of: 1. $10,000,000 ‘Made in’ 2. If the court can determine the value of the benefit Food is made in a country if it underwent its last that the company, and any related body corporate substantial transformation in that country. to that company, have obtained directly or indirectly and that is reasonably attributable to Substantial transformation is defined as: the contravening act or omission - 3 times the ‘where, as a result of one or more processes value of that benefit; and undertaken in that country, the goods are 3. If the court cannot determine the benefit obtained fundamentally different in identity, nature or from the contravention, 10% of the annual essential character from all of their ingredients or turnover of the company in the 12 month period components that were imported into that country.’ ending at the end of the month in which the Minor processing, such as slicing, freezing, coating contravening act or omission occurred or started or crumbing food, is not considered ‘substantial to occur. transformation’. CoOL requirements have changed in relation to the: 1. ‘Substantial transformation test’ and how this applies to ‘made in’ origin claims; and 2. Mandatory labels for imported foods and packaged foods ‘grown’, ‘produced’, ‘made’ or ‘packaged’ in Australia.

Processes changing the form or appearance of the goods, for example, mixing ingredients or adding colouring, are also insufficient to be regarded as substantial transformation.

A recent case has provided further guidance on this test. In Nature’s Care Manufacture Pty Ltd v Australian Made Campaign Limited, Nature’s Care WHAT IS THE SUBSTANTIAL TRANSFORMATION claimed it was entitled to use the Australian made TEST AND WHY IT MATTERS labelling because the encapsulation of fish oil and Food grown, or wholly produced, in a country is vitamin D3 occurred in Australia. The court held, clearly ‘made in’ that country. No additional tests are however, that the mere encapsulation of the capsules required to make a claim of origin. But what about in Australia (which contained vitamin D3 imported food of mixed origins, with imported ingredients or from China and fish oil imported from Chile) did not mean the capsules were last substantially transformed components? in Australia.

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When comparing the finished capsules with the For example: imported fish oil and vitamin D3, the court found the only differences were: Made in A Made in Australia 1. The contents were simply mixed together and from imported from imp Ingredien Ingredients encapsulated to provide an easy dosage form; Made in Made in and Made in Australia Australia Made in Made in Australia from at from lessAustralia Australia than 10% least 70% 2. The encapsulation concealed the unpleasant from 0% Australian Made in A from at Australian Australianfrom less Ingredients Made in Austr Ingredients Ingredients least 70% than 10% flavour of fish oil and reduced its oxidation and from 0% Australian Australian fromIngredien imported degradation. Ingredients Ingredients Ingredients Priority foods containing exclusively Australian Made in Made in LABELLING OF IMPORTED PACKAGED FOODS ingredients can use a simplified version of the label, Produced Packed in Australia Australia Grown in in Canada France from Made Aus Made ininAustr from at from less imported The labels of all packaged foods imported into such as: Australia ingredients least 70% than 10% from import from 0% Aus Australian Australian Australia must indicate: Ingredients Ingredients Ingredients Ingredients Produced Packed in 1. The country of origin of France the food; Grown in in Canada from or imported Made in Made in Australia 2. If the ingredients come from more than 1 country: ingredients Australia Australia a. The country where the food was packaged, from if at Made in Aus from less least Non-priority 70% than 10%grown, produced or made from in 0% Au applicable; and foods Australian Australian Produced Packed in Ingredients Ingredients Ingredients b. That the in food is of multiple origins. Australia must a statement to that effect. Made inGrown Grown in ininclude Canada France from Thailand France imported from atAustralia Packed in ingredients least 60% Australia Australian IN AUSTRALIA Priority foods must have this information in a clearly PACKAGED Ingredients Packed in Where defined box on the label. For example: Australiaa priority food is packaged in Australia, the proportion of Australian ingredients must be indicated Produced Packed in using a bar chart in the form required under the Made in Grown in Grown in in Canada France from Standard. ThailandFor example: France imported Australia ingredients

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he AIP has a very busy week catching up with many of our existing Members and meeting new people at AUSPACK 2019. It was a great opportunity to showcase our Fight Food Waste CRC program, promote our education and training activities and discuss future initiatives with the industry.

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QENOS NOW OFFERING A DIRECT CHANNEL TO NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURERS

enos, Australia’s sole manufacturer of polyethylene, is extending its specialty polymer distribution group, eXsource into New Zealand. The arrival of eXsource opens a direct channel to New Zealand manufacturers, with a new and expanded product range of local and international specialty polymers.

“The launch of eXsource in New Zealand is an exciting chapter for us. It means that we can now offer New Zealand businesses big and small an accountable and reliable supply of the best local and international polymers with short lead times. Our New Zealand team will be on the ground to offer Australian produced product, as well as specialty polymers from a range of world-class manufacturers.”, said Ged Beckton, eXsource Business Manager. A pioneer in the Australian polymer market, Qenos has been supplying polyethylene to the manufacturing and processing industries for over 60 years. The launch of the New Zealand arm of eXsource means the group now provides the very best product, service and supply to the New Zealand market. Qenos’ on-going commitment to the manufacturing and processing industries across the region means New Zealand customers will benefit from the significant investment and ongoing technological advances of the group. With the coverage and scale of Qenos logistics, eXsource customers will enjoy fast lead times, an extended product range and improved service. The new eXsource channel will: • Provide a wide range of polymers from manufacturers such as Qenos, Bluestar, LyondellBasell and others • Offer a broad product range of polymers and additives that are used in flexible packaging films, injection moulding, blow-moulding, hot-melt adhesive applications, polymer and wax modification, pipe and cable, bitumen modification and other polymer conversion processes • Delivery ex-stock with comprehensive customer service and a hassle-free supply and logistics program. “Through eXsource, we can extend the Qenos strengths of great service and reliable supply to businesses in New Zealand. With a dedicated team in New Zealand, we look forward to helping our customers thrive” says David Francis, Sales, Marketing and Technology Manager at Qenos.

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THINK BEGINNING NOT END Written by Michael B Halley FAIP

anden Recycling Pty Ltd and South Melbourne Market (Port Phillip City) were the hosts to start the Australian Institute of Packagingâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s 2019 activities.

At South Melbourne Market, sustainability is something the partners are passionate about and strive to reduce the environmental footprint and create a sustainable Market for future generations to enjoy. The Market continues towards a greener, Vanden has a catch-cry Think Beginning Not more sustainable future with initiatives implemented End which is the very geneses of the company, throughout 2016-17 which was formed in 2005, and is now far advanced from the beginning and nowhere near the end. Every processing machine installed is purpose The founders envisioned that the commingling built and has the smallest footprint available, as well of waste and exporting the problems was not as being energy efficient and user friendly. Whilst sustainable. The Australian branch commenced Melbourne is in the middle of a warm dry spell we operating in 2013 with Simon van Leuven in were first advised that the Market has a 500,000 litre charge. rainwater tank which in a 'normal rainfall year' will fill and be emptied around two and a half times. Just two years later their foresight came into major focus when China placed severe restrictions But good comes with bad; the 34 kW PV solar on the importation of foreign waste. But with a small panel system installed on the roof of the car park, population Australia would not be able to sustain loves the sunshine, and has produced 48,580.67 kWh alternate solutions unless it was done in partnership. of energy, giving the Market a power reimbursement of approximately $6,000 per year, and an annual For our tour Simon was joined by his Personal reduction of 59 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Assistant Laura Calder and Karolina Wojtasik Senior RECYCLING ORGANIC WASTE Operations Manager of the Market. Vermicomposting Worm Farm Project: The partnership with South Melbourne Market Green waste is taken to a worm farm, reducing was formed and is the benchmark for any future green waste onsite by approximately 98%. The developments. Industrial real estate in South worms turn it into worm castings or vermicompost. Melbourne is around $6000 a square meter and This nutrient-rich vermicompost contains minerals with no free space shoehorning a recycling process and a highly active biological mixture of bacteria was no mean feat. It is somewhat reminiscent of the and enzymes that are beneficial to plant growth. manufacturer of micro widgets that was so successful that they moved do smaller premises!

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The Market now sells this, combined with The Benefits:mushroom compost as organic fertiliser called Market • Reduction of organic waste in landfill saving landfill Magic. Market Magic is described as a garden fertiliser space for other purposes and eliminating the produced by earthworms fed on Market fruit & anaerobic rotting of the waste which generates vegetable waste. methane and leachate. • Elimination of carbon emissions that result from The Gaia Recycling Unit:transporting the waste to landfill. The rest of the organic waste is collected and funnelled • What was previously discarded as waste now has into a 1200 litre Gaia machine, improving landfill an environmental (soil) value. diversion by over 75%. This machine heats the waste, • The economic payback from the process arises shreds it and activates a very fast fermentation and from the long-term reduction or elimination of dehydration process, turning it into a dry product fees for hiring skips or bins and paying landfill called SoilFood™ in just ten hours. tipping fees. • Completing the circle on food waste from South SoilFood™ is rich in concentrated nutrients and makes Melbourne Market – with nothing to landfill, an excellent high-nitrogen, slow release plant fertiliser. benefits back to community and the earth. Waste that is processed in the Gaia includes coffee grounds, fish offal, waste from restaurants and cafés, SHELL RECYCLING left over waste from customers, deli waste, bread, In March 2018 the Market started recycling the high acidic products such as citrus, pineapples, mussel and oyster shells produced from the Market’s onions and more. onsite seafood stalls and the Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival. The Market is processing 8.4 tonnes of waste through the Gaia per week, equating to over 430 tonnes of waste per year diverted from landfill.

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From March to June 2018 the Market sent 11.8 m3 (3,245 kg) of shells to be used to restore new shellfish reefs in 2019, adding to the 1.5 hectares already restored since 2016. This is a project the Market is working on in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy.

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HDPE Milk bottles: Bringing on-site partners on board happened when it was noticed the huge volume of empty milk bottles in the waste stream. A program was put in place so that all of the cafes delivered the empty milk bottles to the collection centre where SECONDBITE they are crushed and baled. Due to some bottles The Market traders donated 32,146 kg of fresh having liquid residue a stainless steel compactor food to SecondBite in the last financial year. This manufactured by Mil-Tek was installed. equates to over 64,000 meals to those in need from South Melbourne Market alone. The material is then sent for reprocessing and the Market has a commitment to install benches, The biggest proportion of donations was fruit seats made from recycled HDPE. We were also & vegetables making up 67% of the fresh produce shown samples of water pipes being extruded donated. SecondBite works with over 1,200 from the recycle and being used to replace open community food programs across Australia to earth irrigation channels. (In another life, some redistribute rescued food to those in our community sixty years ago the writer supervised the loading who need it most. of newly developed Hume Eslon plastic pipes for a south Gippsland sewage outflow)

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THINK BEGINNING NOT END Written by Michael B Halley FAIP Glass containers: An onsite crusher demolishes glass containers in the twinkling of an eye! The crushed glass is recycled into glass bottles while 20% of the recovered glass is used in road base & as a paint additive. The size of the crushed glass enables it to be sorted by colour using an optical process.

There are 2 common methods for recycling polystyrene. The first is a hot melt extrusion process, with the second being a cold press block machine. Each have their advantages in different applications.

Waste Reduction: The Market has three solar bins (Big Belly Bins). These bins are a self-contained compactor bin that Oil:reduces waste by compacting it. The bin can therefore Approximately 10,800 litres of oil was collected hold 560 litres of rubbish compared to the same from the Market in 2016-17. The majority of this sized standard 240 litre public bins. The bins also gets turned into biodiesel which fuels the vehicles provide real time status and data. The bin sends a owned by the company that collects the oil. message to the collector when it is ready to empty. The collection of the waste is significantly reduced Polystyrene:by approximately 75%, saving both time and money. All polystyrene boxes are compacted at the Market With a compacting ratio of 6:1 the reduction in landfill in a poly-compactor, and made into polystyrene size is significant. bricks. This reduces the volume of polystyrene by 98%. The compressed bricks are collected and then Epilogue:melted and remoulded into different plastic products After exploring the secret passageways of the including CD cases, coat hangers, picture frames, Market we assembled at one of the Cafes and were toys, and office supplies such as pens, stapler bodies treated to a sumptuous morning repast. All but and rulers. three members contributed to the ongoing recycling programs as they ordered milk based coffees. Any They are also utilised to manufacture wood food that was not consumed will become SoilFoodâ&#x201E;˘ alternative products such as interior decorative and assist in the growing of more food. mouldings. Hollow foam blocks are produced that are then stacked and filled with concrete to form Keith Chessell FAIP on behalf of the Institute building walls. These walls are more sound proof and attendees thanked the presenters for a most and provide greater thermal insulation, making educational site visit, and handed over a plaque to cooling and heating more efficient. commemorate the visit. It was pointed out that throwing empty PS boxes What the next venture of Vanden Recycling will into a skip could cost around $4.50 a kilogram at the be is something to look out for, or consider your landfill gate! needs. Based on what we learned it will be the end of a problem and the beginning of a solution.

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Leading light calls for united approach Well known and respected local industry figure Keith Chessell has been recognised globally for his contribution to the packaging industry over more than half a century. PKN asked him a few pertinent questions about his career and his view of the industry’s future.

together the marketing and product development teams to discuss a range of packaging options and the implications with each. Supported by engineering and key suppliers, these meetings eliminated many of the impractical concepts early in the development and established a fairly realistic development plan. In my current sustainability role, it is fielding calls from companies seeking assistance to review their product range with the aim to make them more environmentally friendly.

PKN: WHAT SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN PACKAGING HAVE YOU WITNESSED IN YOUR CAREER?

KC: There are so many packaging developments: some key ones that come to mind include the continuing evolution of plastic substrates – especially materials from renewable resources; digital printing; and the speed with which initial designs can be on shelf. Also, the ability of digital printing to provide personalised pack images in high speed production lines. In addition, there’s the the emergence of 3D printing and rapid prototyping; on-pack technology for direct interaction with the consumer; and the rapid advancement in active and intelligent packaging.

PKN: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY?

KEITH CHESSELL: To clarify, I have not actually been working in the packaging industry, but working with the packaging industry for the last 52 years via my packaging role in the FMCG food and beverage industry. I was with one company for 46 years, designing packaging for brands like Cadbury, Schweppes, Pepsi, Kraft and Cottee’s.

PKN: WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIFIC AREAS OF EXPERTISE?

KC: The wide range of products covered in the Kraft General Foods and Cadbury Schweppes portfolios have provided the opportunity to work with nearly all forms of packaging materials. This experience has provided an understanding of packaging material sourcing and

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manufacturing from the supplier side, through to areas of quality and performance issues on production lines and storage and handling issues in warehouse and distribution. In the last five years at Cadbury, my focus was on sustainable packaging design, learning about life cycle analysis, recycling, renewable and bioplastics materials, and retailer and consumer issues. In recent years my involvement with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has allowed me to network further with the packaging industry, and focus on recycling, and packaging’s role in reducing food waste.

PKN: WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING PROJECT YOU HAVE WORKED ON?

PKN: WHAT ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB DO YOU ENJOY MOST?

KC: The most exciting and challenging projects have been around designing packaging for hot fill (85°C+) products in PET plastic packaging. The are so many issues and variables around production line limitations, sterilisation times, bottle performance, closure seal integrity, bottle deformation on cooling, labelling, carton design, top load and transport conditions. Every redesign needed to meet changing marketing and brand needs, or reducing bottle weights and changes in line technologies meant a new set of parameters needed to be established and overcome. Exciting, demanding, challenging, but rewarding experiences.

opment role, I derived the most satisfaction from the task of bringing

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PKN: WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN THE INDUSTRY?

KC: The environmental challenges brought on by the China ban and restrictions of recycling materials at the end of 2017, and the government and public concerns regarding ocean litter, fossil oil depletion, carbon dioxide emissions and recycling issues, have left the industry on the defensive. Public opinion is low and the perceptions about packaging negative, in particular plastics packaging. Unfortunately, the packaging industry, packaging users and retailers have been slow to respond and defend the essential role and functionality of packaging – to contain, protect and preserve the contents of the pack, plus provide a place for the essential information about the product, and provide the consumer with convenience in handling and storage.

Changing public opinion is not an individual company task; it requires a united approach to re-educate the community and change negative perceptions.” Changing public opinion is not an individual company task; it calls for a united approach to re-educate the entire community and change negative perceptions.

PKN: ANY ADVICE ON PURSUING A CAREER IN PACKAGING?

KC: For the students of today, there are excellent courses available to provide the basic education for entry into the packaging world.

In my experience, the employees who performed best in packaging roles were willing to learn, investigate, get their hands dirty. Packaging developments and technologies are so varied and advancing so quickly, to succeed in the packaging world it is essential to never stop learning.

PKN: WHERE DO YOU FORESEE THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY HEADING?

KC: Packaging development has come a long way, in particular, the functionality of barrier packaging and design for convenience. However, these positives have been buried under the negative public perceptions around plastic packaging. If the industry is to change these negative perceptions, it must be united and respond with positive initiatives in recycling, and via inclusion and use of recycled materials. ■

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Pantry clean out impacts food waste Sustainability guru Keith Chessell says the road to food waste is often paved with good intentions, arising from confusion caused by the use by and best before dates.

RECEIVED this email last weekend from

one of my church leaders: “Folks, just to give you plenty of notice, on Sunday afternoon the 3rd of February, I’ll be gently undertaking my annual purge of things out of date in the church fridge and cupboards. Anything that’s out of date will be disposed of (humanely of course). Note that this year the purge will include stuff in the freezer that’s beyond the relevant ‘freezer period’. How do you respond to that? “It’s about time someone cleaned out the cupboards” or “I better get down and rescue those food items that are still OK.” Well, I’m sure you’ve got someone in your office, sporting or community group or even in your home that undertakes what they would consider a safety audit of food products each year. Having worked in the food and beverage industry for many years I’m well aware that these food vigilantes have good intentions, but those good intentions dispose of a number of edible products.

EXPIRY CONUNDRUM The confusion in the understanding of ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates isn’t just an Aussie thing, it’s recognised globally in developed countries as a large food waste issue. The EU Commission data estimated that a considerable share of household food waste (15 to 33 per cent, depending on the studies) could be linked to date marking due, among other factors, to consumer misunderstanding of the meaning of these dates. The USA NRDC studies shows that more than 80 per cent of Americans misinterpret date labels and often throw food away prematurely, under the misconception that it’s necessary to protect their families’ health. Australia, unfortunately, has little specific food waste data as a result of food expiration dates. Both these regions/countries have similar date labelling laws as Australia, so it’s reasonable to indicate that we also have a significant food waste issue resulting from confusion over ‘Use By’ and ‘Best Before’ dates. This has certainly been confirmed by industry discussion and investigations.

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The confusion over these two terms isn’t confined to households, as retailers and food service handling of the expiration date information also unnecessarily disposes of edible food products. So how can we remove this confusion that leads to a significant quantity of edible food product being thrown away each year? First, we need to understand the terminologies.

FOOD STANDARDS Food Standards Australia & New Zealand (FSANZ) information indicates that date marks give a guide to how long food can be kept before it begins to deteriorate or may become unsafe to eat. The two types of date markings are Use By dates and Best Before dates, and the food supplier is responsible for placing these on food. 1. USE BY DATES Foods that must be eaten before a certain time for health or safety reasons should be marked with a use by date. Foods should not be eaten after the use by date and cannot legally be sold after this date because they may pose a health or safety risk. 2. BEST BEFORE DATES Most foods have a best before date. This means you can still eat foods for a while after the best before date, as they should be safe, but they may have lost some quality. Foods that have a best before date can legally be sold after that date provided the food is fit for human consumption. These two FSANZ definitions highlight a number of areas that require further in-

More than 80 per cent of Americans misinterpret date labels and throw away food prematurely.”

vestigation, research studies and industry discussion, if we are to address the food waste challenge. There is no uniform or universally accepted system used for food dating by food manufactures in Australia. Therefore, research needs to be undertaken to understand the rules or assumption and testing that food manufacturers use to select either Use By or Best Before and then the basis for nominating the expiry dates.

SAFETY FIRST Food safety is certainly the critical concern for food manufacturers in setting the ‘Use By’ date. Market research is required to understand the safety factors that food manufacturers have established, to ensure there is no risk in product being eaten after that date which could cause a health issue. In recent times, food manufactures have commenced using another expiry date statement for short shelf life products: “Best consumed within 4-5 days after opening”, which from a consumer viewpoint overrides the Use By date. My experience is that in normal refrigerated conditions this additional date statement carries at least another seven-day safety buffer to ensure protection from any poor handling or storage conditions. Is the

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consumer aware of this additional statement and has this led to further product being unnecessarily thrown away?

BEST BEFORE In the case of Best Before dates, there is a different approach by food manufacturers that can lead to significant amounts of edible food becoming food waste. The focus and priority is to protect their brand image, so the Best Before date is set to ensure the consumer will always consume the product at its best quality. This may in the case of some products be extended to meet retailers’ stock control requirements. Logically the food manufacturer is not really concerned from a brand perspective if the consumer disposes of an out-of-date product, as this will lead to additional sales. Why is there consumer confusion over expiry dates that leads to food being unnecessarily thrown away? Are the

terms too similar in meaning? Would different wording like Best By reduce consumer’s confusion? Are there some additional foods (nonperishable) in the marketplace, which could be exempted from the requirement of the Best Before date? In addressing the food waste challenges arising from the confusion over expiry dates the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has recognised that changing these FSANZ definitions will be very difficult. The AIP’s suggested approach to this food waste issue in their project activity as part of the current Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) will be to: • Quantify the actual waste information that is occurring in Australia due to this expiry date confusion. • Collaborate with key industry bodies to bring together all stakeholders to find a solution to address the food waste con-

cerns and confusion around Best Before and Use By dates. • Work with state and community sustainability groups to provide educational resources for consumers on these food expiry date definitions. In the REDUCE component of the Fight Food Waste CRC, the AIP is developing Design Criteria to assist packaging companies, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and the food service sector. The Design Criteria will provide industry with the tools required to help reassess current packaging formats and provide guidance as to the innovation required in the development of new packaging formats. Other Food Waste activities in which the AIP has been leading the packaging focus in Australia over the last four years include running the Packaging Industry Save Food Design Awards as part of the overall Packaging Innovation and Design Awards (PIDA) program; and conducting a series of training courses covering ‘The Role of Packaging in Reducing Food Waste’. During 2018 the AIP also played an active role in establishing the National Food Waste strategy goal of reducing food waste by 50 per cent by 2030. If you or your company have an interest in participating with the AIP in the Fight Food Waste CRC Reduce project activity, contact Nerida Kelton at the AIP for further information (e: nerida@aipack.com.au.) ■

ABOUT THE WRITER: Keith Chessell (FAIP) has close on 50 years’ experience working with food and beverage brands on packaging solutions. His work focuses on innovation and new product development, and he consults widely on sustainable packaging design. Keith has been awarded a 2019 WPO Lifetime Achievement award (see page 6 and page 18).

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