AIP July 2016 eNewsletter

AIP NEWSLETTER JULY 2016

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nnabelle Tan, who was a significant contributor to the Singapore packaging industry and also a WPO Member passed away in the middle of June. Annabelle was a good friend to all of us and to WPO. Annabelle’s business acumen was highly respected by all in the World Packaging Organisation. She will be sorely missed by her WPO colleagues. Not only have we lost a friend but Singapore has lost a true ambassador who was always so proud of her country.

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DON’T MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2016 ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

To register to attend any of the events simply email info@aipack.com.au or visit the events page on www.aipack.com.au

AIP/SPE TECHNICAL DINNER

OFFSET ALPINE PRINTING SITE VISIT

When: Wednesday 13th of July Where: Box Hill Golf Club Speakers:

When: Thursday 21st of July Where: 42 Boorea St Lidcombe NSW 2141 What: Located in Sydney, Offset Alpine Printing is recognised as one of Australia’s leading web offset and sheetfed printing companies. The plant has a large number of heatset web and sheet-fed presses to provide flexibility across a diverse product range. Extensive prepress, bindery, finishing and mailing facilities complement the printing capability, providing a well balanced plant to deliver on time, every time. Offset Alpine Printing specialise in highquality magazine, catalogue, corporate and commercial printing and possess wide ranging *=2 capabilities to meet or exceed the CPE's Find out how your company can become a needs of all market sectors.

Gerard Mckone Business Development and Technical Manager (ANZ) Clariant (New Zealand) Limited CLARIANT : BRINGING PACKAGING TO LIFE THROUGH ADDITIVES Dr Oliver A.H. Jones Senior Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry School of Science, RMIT University CHEMICAL MIGRATION IN PACKAGING

*=3 CPE's

ACCESSIBLE PACKAGING DESIGN: EASY TO OPEN & EASY TO USE HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH

NEW COURSE

When: Wednesday 3rd of August Where: Viewpoint Centre Presenter: Michael Grima MAIP, Founder, QDesign Enterprises This half-day training course will allow attendees to become aware of the required design requirements and understanding the Ease of Use packaging design tools which * = 12.5 CPE's includes examples from around the world.

AIP/SPE TECHNICAL DINNER

NSW

When: Thursday 11th August Where: Novotel Sydney Olympic Park Speakers: Claude D’Amico MAIP ANZ Sales Manager/Market Development Manager Innovia Films (Asia Pacific) SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES FOR PLASTIC PACKAGING APPLICATIONS Trent Munro Product Manager – Coding Technologies Matthews Intelligent Systems NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN *=3 PRINTING OF PLASTIC CPE's PACK AGING FILMS AND BOTTLES

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NSW

NHP SITE VISIT When: Wednesday 3rd of August Where: Manufacturing Facility, Laverton North What: Upon arriving at NHP’s national manufacturing and distribution center in Laverton, attendee’s will be provided with a brief overview of NHP’s capabilities accompanied with a site tour of both the production office and manufacturing floor.

Included in the walk through, attendee’s will visit NHP’s Solar System plant room where the inverters and controls for the 100kW solar array featured on the roof of the facility are housed. NHP will share some of the lessons learnt in relation to design, installation and on-going benefits. After the tour, NHP’s Engineering Manager will talk about the process used when *=2 developing a new NHP branded CPE's product.

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

QLD

When: 1st & 2nd of September Where: SOFITEL Brisbane Central What: More than 5500 delegates from across Australasia have attended the Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference in its 17 year history. Will you be among the delegates in 2016? This conference is a recognised national event designed for Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport and Procurement professionals and practitioners. www.qldscc.com

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2016 ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

To register to attend any of the events simply email info@aipack.com.au or visit the events page on www.aipack.com.au

OWNING IT: COPYRIGHT, CONTRACTS AND THE LAW HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE

NEW When: Wednesday 5th of October Where: Viewpoint Centre COURSE Presenter: Sharon Givoni Following on from the recent publication ‘Owning It: A Creative’s Guide to Copyright, Contracts and the Law’ by renowned Melbourne intellectual property lawyer Sharon Givoni the half-day training course aims to demystify copyright, contracts and intellectual property law for Australians working in creative industries and running their own businesses.

Theby Owning It: Copyright, Contracts and the partner of the AIP emailing info@aipack.com.au

Law Half-Day Training Course will provide attendees with a broader understanding of how Intellectual Property Laws impact on packaging, food, * = 12.5 CPE's beverage and manufacturing businesses.

FOODTECH PACKTECH COME AND VISIT THE AIP ON STAND 2037

ACCESSIBLE PACKAGING DESIGN: EASY TO OPEN & EASY TO USE HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE

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IN CONJUNCTION WITH

When: Wednesday 12th of October Where: ASB Showgrounds, Epsom, Auckland Presenter: Michael Grima MAIP, Founder, QDesign Enterprises This half-day training course will allow attendees to become aware of the required design requirements and understanding the Ease of Use packaging design tools which includes examples from around the world.

It will also provide information on changing household demographics, meal preparation requirements and case studies from users.

Attendees will learn measuring techniques, injuries caused by packaging and current * = 12.5 consumer satisfaction levels CPE's with packaging accessibility.

When: 11th to 13th October Where: Auckland, New Zealand What: Running strong for over 20 years this free to attend event brings industry professionals and decision makers together providing a forum for education, discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, critical in the sustainability and growth of the industry.

www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz

AIP VIC CHRISTMAS DINNER

When: Wednesday the 23rd of November Where: Quaff Restaurant 436 Toorak Road Toorak VIC 3142 Located in the heart of Toorak village Restaurant What: Quaff is the perfect place to get together and enjoy sumptuous food from a sophisticated Modern Australian Menu, which is seasonally crafted by the chief John Pfanis. The AIP private dinner will be in the spacious upstairs Crystal Room, which has its own bar and outdoor courtyard.

FOODBANK CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING DAY

QLD

When: Friday the 9th of December Where: Officers Mess, Victoria Barracks What: Members spend the day packing Foodbank Hampers to distribute to those in need at Christmas; many of whom are without employment, families with young children and living on the poverty line.

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ARTWORK COORDINATOR POSITION

ARTWORK COORDINATOR GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a science-led healthcare company, with a proud history in Australia dating back to 1886. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

Preventing and treating disease is challenging and inspiring work. We support, develop and reward the people that make-up our talented workforce.

Our diverse business is made up of two distinct areas: Pharmaceuticals (including vaccines), and Consumer Healthcare (household names such as Panadol, Voltaren and Sensodyne).

As GSK continues to grow and expand, its focus is to drive efficiency and continue developing its talent.

We currently have a 12 month contract opportunity available for a highly organised and project minded Artwork Coordinator to join our Global Manufacturing and Supply team.

Your role will be to pro-actively lead and ensure delivery of all package design and change for the site as well as act as the interface between all relevant parties in the package design.

Key responsibilities will include interacting with both internal and external stakeholders including marketing, regulatory, logistics, technical, quality, finance and the artwork house.

You will manage workflows of pack changes and the creation of new packs. You’ll take responsibility for controlling the shared artwork system and implementation from a site perspective, manage any change requests, make sure legislation has been met, contribute to project team meetings, track performance management on all projects, ensure key mile stones are achieved along with KPI’s.

With a degree in business, marketing or a project management qualification you will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a manufacturing environment with strong project management skills and ability to converse and work across multi-functions. You’ll be a confident communicator, have high attention to detail and be able to remain organised in a fast paced environment. You’ll enjoy learning and have an interest in product portfolios.

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SENIOR PACKAGING DESIGNER POSITION

SENIOR PACKAGING DESIGNER Aesop is a stimulating work environment in which we are challenged to do our best. Our company is creative and progressive; we employ people who share our passionate interest in quality, innovation, and multi-disciplinary thinking.

We look for those who bring experience and a diversity of interests.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Senior Packaging Designer to manage the design, sourcing and development of new and existing packaging, POSM and accessories, based on approved brief, as well as oversee the sampling, testing and approval process. This full time position will report through to the Head of Product and is based in Fitzroy.

This role will ensure compliance of packaging and POSM materials with internal and external requirements, including global packaging regulations, as well as actively seeking improvements in packaging technologies and prepare business cases for their incorporation into the range. Responsibilities also include managing workflow of projects and priorities within the packaging team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR As the successful applicant you will have: • Previous experience in packaging design essential.

• Excellent organisational, time and self-management skills.

• Detail oriented, with excellent follow through skills.

• Strong sense of initiative.

• Proven people management and/or resource allocation experience.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Tenacity in completing work of consistent excellence.

• Previous supplier management experience will be well regarded.

• Experience building relationships across all levels and functions of an organisation.

• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and projects.

• Previous project management experience essential.

• Qualifications in product/packaging/industrial design.

Aesop adheres to the highest level of professional values. We place great importance on employee retention and development.

To apply, please send us your resume with a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role answering the following questions: — Why is Aesop a brand for which you would be proud to work?

— How do your interests align with Aesop?

— When has your energy and enthusiasm paid off professionally?

Please send your application to [employment@aesop.com]. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this vacancy. Only applicants who address the selection criteria will be considered for this vacancy.

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PRODUCT SAFETY AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS/ FOOD CONTACT SPECIALIST POSITION

PRODUCT SAFETY AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS /FOOD CONTACT SPECIALIST AkzoNobel operates in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We’re the sector leader in sustainability and number one in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index. We’re also named amongst the Top Employers in South East Asia. You can’t make a great impact like this without having great people. We want to be the best – to use our leading market positions to deliver a leading performance – and for that, we need the best. Is that you?

We’re looking for a full time Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) Specialist to support the South East Asia Regulatory Team in demonstrating compliance of AkzoNobel Performance Coatings products.

The role of PSRA Specialist requires: • BSc in Chemistry (or related discipline), • Knowledge of food contact legislation • Experience in the Chemical/Coatings industry and/or its regulatory compliance (and its associated raw materials) • Product hazard classification and transport of dangerous goods In addition to your regulatory expertise, you are also highly proficient in MS Office software, used to manipulating database information and confident using your communication, coordination and documentation skills in a global and team environment. You will also be the sort of person who is passionate about excellence and delivers on commitments.

As a PSRA Specialist you will take responsibility for regulatory & food contact compliance, as well as assisting with Food Contact Group meetings, resolving product documentation discrepancies and initiating improvements in our current processes. Whether assessing substances for their hazards in terms of health, environment & public concern or preparing regulatory documentation covering new formulations and product launches you will play a vital role in keeping standards high.

Our South East Asia Regulatory Team provides support on Food Contact Legislation for global products to all our Packaging Coatings sites across the world.

This role requires the ability to deal with all levels including management, operations, laboratory staff and regulatory bodies and will be based at AkzoNobel’s production site in Sunshine, Victoria.

At AkzoNobel, we believe we can only grow our business as fast as we grow our people, so if you want to be a Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist in a business that will invest in you and give you the opportunity to develop please email your application to resume@akzonobel.com by C.O.B Monday, 15 July 2016.

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AIP HEADED TO PROPAK ASIA 2016 FOR THE FIRST TIME

Pierre with the Australian Ambassador for Thailand, Paul Robilliard

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roPak Asia 2016 recorded 40,893 visitors with delegations attending from 68 countries over the four day trade show. The AIP had the opportunity of being a part of the inaugural Australian Pavilion at ProPak Asia which was a resounding success in its first year. Exhibitors within the Australian pavilion – which was hosted by the APPMA - included Accupak, Adaptapack, Confoil, HMPS, Rhima, the AIP and the host of the pavilion the APPMA. Outside of the pavilion APPMA member companies Fibre King, Heat and Control and TNA also exhibited.

In addition to exhibiting in the Australian Pavilion, the AIP participated in a briefing session with Austrade to better understand the growth opportunities in the Asean Region, we also had the pleasure of meeting His Excellency Paul Robilliard, the Australian Ambassador for Thailand at a networking event that was hosted in the Australian Pavilion and Pierre Pienaar was a guest speaker at not one but two seminars that were held alongside the exhibition. The AIP had an overwhelming response to their presence at the show and met with many visitors over the four days. It was evident that education and training are high on the agenda in the Asean Region. The AIP will be working on how the Institute can deliver on education within the region in the not-too-distant-future. ProPak exceeded all expectations for the Institute and we look forward to joining the Australian Pavilion again in 2017.

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PROPAK ASIA 2016 REPORT

By Pierre Pienaar (Prof ) Msc, FAIP, CPP

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stonishing, encouraging and inspiring. This would best describe our recent attendance of ProPak Asia 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand where the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) had the privilege of having a stand on the Australian Pavilion.

We exceeded all expectations on the number of enquiries that we had on our stand during the 4 day event. There were times when exhibition visitors were queuing to talk to an AIP representative. It was a great event, as the AIP really was placed on the Asian packaging stage in terms of what it can offer its members. The majority of the enquiries were related to educational studies and opportunities of distance learning. The enquiries were from Korea, Maldives, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and China. We will see over the coming weeks and months whether enquiries result in new students studying through the opportunities that the AIP offers.

Certainly on-line learning was positively received and the most popular course was the Diploma in Packaging Technology course. Many that we spoke to had been in the industry in excess of 5 years but have no formal qualification. They are therefore finding it hard to move up the chain of hierarchy in their existing company or to move to another company. The enquiries were majority from the 25 – 35 age group but we even had enquiries from folk in their sixties. Those coming onto our stand were appreciative that we had made the effort to be present and show the opportunities that the AIP can offer.

ProPak Asia is Asia’s largest and most important international food, drink, and pharmaceutical processing and packaging technology event. If the AIP wants to be a player in this region then we need to be present and have a stand at this exhibition. There were over 40 000 visitors from 48 countries attending over the four days.

A comprehensive list of supporting industry events were featured at the show where we could share experiences and enabling one to advance one’s knowledge. Events such as the PharmaRech Seminar 2016, Thai Packaging Centre and TISTR Conference 2016, The Department of Industrial Promotion Seminar 2016, Asia Food BeverageThailand Seminar, Food Focus Thailand Seminar and the Thai Star and Asia Star Packaging Awards 2015.

In addition there was also the The 17th Food Innovation Asia Conference 2016 and Asia Drink Conference 2016 where Pierre Pienaar delivered a presentation at each of these two international conferences addressing issues affecting the Packaging industry and the impact of Packaging Design and its effect on cost. These conferences were well attended by delegates from across Asia.

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PROPAK ASIA 2016 REPORT

By Pierre Pienaar (Prof ) Msc, FAIP, CPP In some of the presentations, food technology was high on the agenda, where no less than five new food technologies are set to redefine our food and beverage industry as well as our attitude to nutrition. Aspects like Bioengineering, Foodrelated Apps, Automation, Internet, Smart machines, 3-D printing and Nanotechnology.

On show at the exhibition itself there were some useful ideas and tips from machines being exhibited were: Bulk x-ray system offering high performance contaminant detection before further value is added to the product, thus saving cost.

Another was a machine that enables continuous all-round inspection with increased precision for e.g. cracks, shell shaped fractures, chips, broken glass and glass splinters that are surrounded by liquid in the base of bottles.

A piece of interesting equipment was the air-based purification system that enables automatic and chemical-free disinfection of surfaces and whole production areas for food and beverage manufacturing factories.

High pressure processing (HPP) appears to be on the rise and is the future of food and beverage technology. This is a sterilisation method which subjects food and beverage products to intense pressure of 600 mpa for a few seconds to minutes, killing all bacteria present. It also opens opportunities for innovation, like ingredients never before used in food and beverage due to their limitation of being heat-sensitive, e.g. crustaceans, molluscs and other seafood.

Packaging componentry trends observed was the new closure for the edible oil market delivering both cleanliness and functionality. This closure is unique as a flip top press-on closure.

In the pharmaceutical sector it was observed that the trends were that blister packaging is certainly becoming more popular, due mainly to efficiency, safety, hygiene and quality. Nano-technology will certainly present some new opportunities in enhancing the functionality of pharmaceutical packaging. For example 3D-printed electronics that can read temperature information. More emphasis will be placed on precision labelling and coding for traceability purposes.

In conclusion, a rewarding and inspiring 4 days where my take-home focus to optimise efficiency in packaging solutions would be: • Maintain basic functionality.

• Support brand value and packaging.

• Communicate the value of sustainability.

• Packaging solutions that assist manufacturers reduce costs.

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SKIN-TIGHT SOLUTION FOR SAVING FOOD 2016 WINNER RETAIL CATEGORY

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ealed Air’s sustainable vacuum skin solution for Don KRCs So Tender pork range won top honours in the retail category of the Save Food Packaging awards. The inaugural presentation of the Save Food Packaging awards took place in Melbourne on 1 June at the AIP National Conference gala dinner.

Sealed Air’s Alan Adams explains that the carbon footprint of 1kg of meat is 370 times greater than the package used to protect it, making it vital to maximise product protection.

The two categories were retail and food services, and in the retail category the winner was Sealed Air’s Cryovac Darfresh packaging for Don KR Castlemaine’s [George Weston Foods] So Tender fresh pork range.

Previously GWF used Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) for its fresh meat, but the switch to Darfresh has doubled the shelf life...

Sustainable solutions for fresh meat are in high demand.

With all of the resources invested in producing fresh proteins (meats), prolonging freshness is a high priority.

“Shelf life extension is critical for retailers and for consumers,” he says.

For access to full article click here http://www. foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/packaging/skin-tight-solutionfor-saving-food

THIS ARTICLE WAS REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM FOOD&DRINK BUSINESS www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au

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FRUIT CUP HELPS SAVE FOOD THROUGH PACKAGING 2016 WINNER

FOOD SERVICES CATEGORY

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rand owner SPC Ardmona topped the food services category of the Save Food Packaging Awards with its ProVital easy-open portioncontrol fruit cup.

Under government instruction, NSW HealthShare, in partnership with Arthritis Australia and Georgia Tech Research Institute, began work to improve the accessibility of portion control packaging within the healthcare sector.

According to the company, healthcare food waste is as high as 30 per cent in the hospital setting, much higher than other foodservice environments.

The need for improvements in accessibility are in response to factors such as Australia’s ageing population, the need to reduce food wastage in hospitals and improving nutritional standards within hospitals.

“High levels of plate waste contribute to malnutritionrelated complications in hospital, and there are also financial and environmental costs,” a spokesperson said.

“Packaging accessibility has been identified as a key issue contributing to rates of poor patient nutrition within hospitals in Australia, where it is estimated that up to 40 per cent of patients experience some form of malnourishment.”

This work resulted in the requirement for all portion control packs to have an Initial Scientific Review (ISR) Accessibility Rating, to predict what percentage of the population can open the product without assistance and to be eligible for use in New South Wales public hospitals...

For access to full article click here http://www. packagingnews.com.au/materials/fruit-cup-helps-savefood-throughpackaging

THIS ARTICLE WAS REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM PKN PACKAGING NEWS www.packagingnews.com.au

The Life Cycle Management tool improving the performance of the packaging sector

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WPO BOARD MEETING

By Pierre Pienaar (Prof) Msc, FAIP, CPP

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hat another memorable occasion for the Australian Institute of Packaging which was represented at this WPO Board meeting and WorldStars presentation by Michael Grima and Pierre Pienaar. Not only are these meetings of value to the greater packaging industry in Australia but globally. There is lots of networking happening and it is always interesting and encouraging to renew old acquaintances and meet new member countries attending these meetings from around the world. May I take this opportunity to thank the AIP Board for opportunity to represent Australia at these Budapest meetings.

These meetings were attended by Argentina, Austria, Australia, Brazil, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA. Australia continues to be well regarded at these meetings where our opinion is sought as we sit on a number of subcommittees, e.g. Education, Strategy, Marketing, Sustainability and Save Food. The WPO continues to be financially sound with education portfolio taking a priority in relation to funds for training being spent in developing countries.

WORLDSTARS This remains the key area of Marketing and income for the WPO. All member countries are encouraged to become directly involved in promoting and encouraging entries from one’s own country. The WorldStar Competition is one of the major events of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and is the pre-eminent international award in packaging. WorldStar illustrates the continual advancement of the state of packaging design and technology and creates a living standard of international packaging excellence from which others may learn.

The WorldStar Competition is the main revenue source for WPO and its success is an important component in financing our global packaging training programmes. On 26 May 2016 winners of the WorldStar 2016 awards gathered at the RaM Colosseum, Budapest, Hungary to receive their WorldStar Awards. Over 100 winners from all continents attended to collect their awards at this fabulous Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner hosted by the Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (HAPMH).

Ronald Oehy and Rudiger Grings, Greiner Packaging AG, Switzerland collected the President’s Gold Award for their ‘inert barrier technology’ entry.

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WPO BOARD MEETING Cont’d

By Pierre Pienaar (Prof) Msc, FAIP, CPP

WORLDSTARS STUDENT AWARDS 2016 The WorldStar Student Awards, promoted by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), is an international packaging design competition for students – undergraduate or graduate – from countries around the world who are involved in projects in the field of packaging – structural design and/or graphic design. Through publicity of WPO’s global publications, student winners are provided the opportunity to gain professional acknowledgement and entrance into a career as a packaging professional. The winner of the 2016 program was Duncan Anderson from the Lahti Institute of Design, Finland for his ‘Herbs of Health’ entry.

EDUCATION Packaging training sponsored by WPO has gone well this past year with courses held in India, Vietnam, Indonesia and China. Further packaging training is to be held later this year in Philippines, Iran, Ghana and Italy. The AIP has taken a leading role in this. Additional courses assisted by the WPO may be held in Croatia, Czech Republic and India, still to be confirmed. The AIP was thanked for their leadership and commitment to the training programs. There is continuation of courses worldwide being vetted by the Education Committee and the AIP is part of this vetting system.

MARKETING All member countries have received their membership certificates and are encouraged to display these at meetings, seminars, conferences, congresses, or any place where recognition can be gained. WPO News: the AIP was congratulated on being so organised in supplying news on a regular basis. They continue to always look for articles of interest and news items. Linkedin membership to WPO Linkedin has grown to about 3000 and members are encouraged to join up, as it remains a good way on keeping in contact and spreading information on WPO. SUSTAINABILITY Johannes Bergmair from Austria has created a working group to address this important aspect. He wants to ensure that all corners of the globe are represented and being involved in the program. Some great work is being done in this portfolio mainly focussing on Food Safety and Save Food initiative, FAO(Food & Agricultural Organisation – Rome) The AIP was congratulated on the progressive work that they have done in launching the awards program of Save Food and announcing their first winners of the award at the recent AIP Conference on 1 June 2016.

GENERAL WPO is becoming more involved in countries across the globe, great education opportunities exist more now than ever before, Marketing really putting the name out in the open across all continents. Financially sound with good leadership into the future. The AIP has become an important player on this world stage where our opinion, ideas and advice constantly sought.

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VALE ANNABELLE TAN

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hat a privilege for me to have known Annabelle.

What a very special person Annabelle was.

In her role as company owner of Brite Koncept, as 1st Vice President of the Asian Packaging Federation and in her role as Chairman of the Packaging Council of Singapore (PCS), she led by example and never feared her responsibility. She brought out the best in those with whom she associated; both in her business and in the global packaging arena which is where I came to know her.

She certainly knew what she wanted to achieve and Brite Koncept is testimony to that.

Annabelle was a busy lady, always perfectly groomed. Well dressed and with her mind always racing ahead, she still made you feel so good. Annabelle simply could not sit still.

From the first time I met her back in 2011, I knew there was a good friendship between our countries, the friendship grew and Annabelle was always the perfect host at our numerous meetings over the years.

I loved our lunches together at Changi International Airport whenever I was passing through Singapore. She always made time for her World Packaging Organisation (WPO) colleagues.

She was a lovely presence at our WPO bi-annual meetings somewhere in the world. The last time we (WPO) were with Annabelle was in October 2015 with the Indian Institute of Packaging in Mumbai celebrating their golden jubilee and Annabelle had her usual warm, smiling face through that week, always encouraging, always friendly and always the same. Unfortunately she could not be present at our recent WPO gathering in Budapest in May 2016 and her presence was noticeably missed.

Annabelle made a difference in the lives of others, certainly in her own company and in the global packaging field where she had many friends who held her in very high esteem. I recall being invited to speak at a PCS conference in 2015.

The attention to detail that she brought to the event coupled with her astute focus on ensuring that her speakers were seen to and looked after, was wonderful to see and experience. She inspired those at the conference and helped them connect with others. Her humility, kindness, zest for life is something that we on the WPO Board will miss. Annabelle’s business acumen was highly respected by all in the World Packaging Organisation. She will be sorely missed by her WPO colleagues. Not only have we lost a friend, but Singapore has lost a true ambassador who was always so proud of her country. May she rest in peace.

Pierre Pienaar (Prof ) Msc, FAIP, CPP Director of Education: Australian Institute of Packaging Vice President Education: World Packaging Organisation

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WORLDSTAR AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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00 of the 194 winners of the 2016 WorldStar Packaging Awards, the most important and global packaging competition in the world, organised by WPO (World Packaging Organisation – www.worldpackaging. org), were awarded in a gala ceremony in Budapest, Hungary, in the same week (May 22-26) of WPO 96th Board Meeting, the first of the year.

Both the meetings and the Award ceremony were organised by local WPO member, CSAOSZ, Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling.

The 2016 edition of WorldStar Packaging Awards received a total of 293 entries from 34 countries. Japan was the leader with 31 entries and 13 winners in the competition. China and Turkey participated, each, with 23 packaging projects; China had 14 winners and Turkey 13, followed by India with 22 entries and 10 WorldStars. The UK took the most awards, with 15 winning entries out of 18 entries.

Besides the normal categories – Beverages, Electronics, Food, Health and Beauty, Household, Luxury, Pharmaceutical and Medical, Other, Point of Sale and Transit – there were awarded projects in special categories like President´s Award, Sustainability, Marketing and WorldStar Student Award. This year the Student Award inaugurated a new category entitled the Save Food Student Packaging Award that registered 12 entries.

WPO created this new category due to its support to the Save Food Initiative, from Messe Düsseldorf and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation). “The idea is to encourage students to develop new solutions on packaging preventing food waste.

The project presented can be new. That means it does not need to have previously run for a national award”, explains Thomas Schneider, President of WPO. According to WPO´s Sustainability Vice President, Johannes Bergmair, from Austria, “Save Food is a topic related to the whole supply chain. And there are many ways and technologies to work on, like logistics, “farm to table”, transcontinental routings, transit refrigeration, storage conditions, shelf life extension, product handling, and more.

Packaging is just one of them and it is the key element that WPO will focus on”.

This new category of WorldStar Student Award only recognises packaging solutions that could reduce food waste. Both Student Award and Save Food Student Award had three winners each.

According to Matthias Seyfang, president of Victorinox Fragrances and winner in two categories - Health & Beauty and Luxury - and Gold winner in the Marketing Award with the packaging of the perfume Victorinox Ella, “I was really impressed by the World Packaging gala ceremony! Every detail was professionally and perfectly organised.

The content and process of the evening, the individual interviews, the dinner with excellent food and beverages all in a beautiful and elegant setting. With this award, WPO clearly inspires innovative packaging technology, as well as motivation, education and creativity of students.

The winners of all categories of WorldStar 2016 can be viewed at www.worldstar.org and WPO webpage www. worldpackaging.org. The entries to WorldStar Packaging Awards 2017 are now open and end by 14 October 2016.

The online registration can be done at www.worldstar.org

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ARE THERE REALLY PEOPLE GOING WITHOUT FOOD IN AUSTRALIA? Yes there are, but hunger is largely a hidden social problem and many victims suffer in silence. Each year two million people rely on food relief – around half of them are children. That’s one in every ten Australians in need.

Despite almost two decades of economic growth nearly a quarter of Australians still live in low economic resource households and 10% live in actual poverty. The prices of essentials like food, health, education, housing, utilities and transport have climbed so much in recent years that people who are already struggling are susceptible to sudden bill shock and financial disadvantage. The current economic climate means people are turning to charity who would never have dreamed of seeking such support in the past. So it’s not just traditionally vulnerable groups such as the homeless seeking food relief, but also the aged, single parents and the working poor.

Children, a casual worker or an elderly couple could be going hungry in any given street. When bills have to be paid, food becomes a discretionary item. Some statistics about the unlucky people in our lucky country: 105,000 PEOPLE ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS, 2.2 MILLION AUSTRALIANS LIVE IN POVERTY, 10.9% OF CHILDREN LIVE IN POVERTY, 1 IN 4 PENSIONERS LIVE IN OR CLOSE TO POVERTY.

FOODBANK IS THE

LARGEST FOOD RELIEF

ORGANISATION IN

AUSTRALIA

“Many of our clients access the food provided by Foodbank, initially, in a crisis where it makes the difference between eating and not eating... “

FOODBANK XMAS HAMPERS PROUDLY COORDINATED BY

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MEALS LAST YEAR

40,447,220 MEALS THIS YEAR

32,046,405

INDUSTRY PACKS 1250 HAMPERS FOR FOODBANK IN 2015

I

n 2015 over 160 members of the AIP, APPMA, SCLAA and QSCLC, spent their annual Christmas party for the sixth consecutive year with a twist. The members spent the day packing a record 1250 hampers, for Foodbank to distribute to those in need at Christmas; many of whom are without employment, families with young children and living on the poverty line.

The 1250 Foodbank Hampers project is a culmination of twelve months of work, over $140,000 worth of goods raised to go inside the hampers and generous support from many companies across the country who assisted with the goods collection. The 2015 hampers were worth over $120 each and were made up of food and personal hygiene products. In 2015 we added an additional 350 x packs for ladies and 100 x packs for nominated charities, with an additional value of $44,000.

In six years the AIP, in conjunction with the APPMA, the SCLAA and the QSCLC, have packed 4300 hampers to the value of over $541,000. Nominate your company, your social club or even your family and friends to help collect or purchase items, or even donate funds towards 1000x items from Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Soap, Deodorant, Tinned Food, Rice, Pasta, Razors to name a few. Help us to make Christmas a brighter time for those in need. If you would like to help with the 2016 Foodbank Hampers Project please email info@aipack.com.au today

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PACKAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY Editors: Verghese, Karli, Lewis, Helen, Fitzpatrick, Leanne (Eds.) The packaging industry is under pressure from regulators, customers and other stakeholders to improve packaging’s sustainability by reducing its environmental and societal impacts. This is a considerable challenge because of the complex interactions between products and their packaging, and the many roles that packaging plays in the supply chain.

Packaging for Sustainability is a concise and readable handbook for practitioners who are trying to implement sustainability strategies for packaging. Industry case studies are used throughout the book to illustrate possible applications and scenarios. Packaging for Sustainability draws on the expertise of researchers and industry practitioners to provide information on business benefits, environmental issues and priorities, environmental evaluation tools, design for environment, marketing strategies, and challenges for the future.

Two of the authors Dr Karli Verghese and Dr Helen Lewis are Fellows of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).

ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOKS AVAILABLE OWNING IT: A CREATIVE’S GUIDE TO COPYRIGHT, CONTRACTS AND THE LAW

FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY TEXTBOOK

BETTER PACKAGING. BETTER WORLD

TO ORDER ANY OF THE TEXTBOOKS PLEASE VISIT WWW.AIPACK.COM.AU FOR THE ORDER FORMS

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POWERED BY

+

HOW TO MOVE FROM HOME-GROWN DISRUPTION TO EXPORT SUCCESS Breaking Boundaries, powered by Food & Drink Business Live + PKN Packaging News Live, explores the leading-edge manufacturing, branding and packaging solutions that are winning shelf space and market share for Australia’s best products in both local and export markets.

Hear from companies that have launched innovative technology to accelerate change, driving new product development and creative supply chain solutions.

Learn about winning packaging and branding concepts designed to build consumer engagement in new ways and in new markets.

Hear from successful start-ups riding the wave of change, and from multinational brand owners who are investing in programs to support entrepreneurs, harness fresh ideas and grow the food industry into a hub of innovation that can feed the burgeoning Asian export market.

Don’t miss out on Australia’s premier business event for the food and beverage production, packaging and branding business professional.

THURSDAY 4TH AUGUST 2016

ROYAL RANDWICK RACECOURSE SYDNEY

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

VICTORIA TULLOCH Founder and Managing Director Kindred

MATTHEW SQUADRITO Co-founder and Director Squad Ink

WILL EDWARDS Founder and Managing Director Archie Rose Distilling Co

ANDREW DALZIEL Senior Industry and Solution Strategy Director Infor

ANGELA EDWARDS COO of Chewsr (Simplot Ignite) and Account Executive at Simplot

CRAIG LAMBERT Co-founder of Slingshot Accelerator and head of Simplot Ignite

SESSIONS INCLUDE:

...MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Accelerating innovation and disruption: Multinational Simplot’s Ignite accelerator program will back eight new businesses set to change the future of food. We hear from Angela Edwards about the growing pains of startup Chewsr, and from Craig Lambert of Slingshot about how big brand owners can accelerate innovation and create new frontiers for their business.

Growth strategies for ambitious independent brands: Victoria Tulloch, founder of marketing company Kindred that works with artisan and boutique brands, will outline steps and hacks to launching and growing ambitious independent brands that consider story, provenance and persona to embrace the needs and desires of a current global consumer.

Designing a brand from the ground up: Will Edwards and Matthew Squadrito will share how Archie Rose developed a suite of products, packaging and consumer experiences to create a new business model that reverses the traditional model of distilling behind doors.

Technology to invade new territory: UK software expert Andrew Dalziel will explore new technology developments and global best practices that could offer an early mover advantage for fast growing Australian manufacturers.

...MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

PLUS

ARCHIE ROSE DISTILLING CO TOUR: Following the afternoon presentations, we are offering a limited number of delegates the opportunity to experience an exclusive distillery tour and tasting at Archie Rose Distilling Co in Rosebery, where you’ll experience the brand story first hand.

Transport will be provided to and from the venue.

GET YOUR EARLY-BIRD TICKETS NOW AND SAVE!

EARLY-BIRD TICKETS: $320 (incl. GST) Booked before 1st July 2016

OPTIONAL: Archie Rose Distilling Co tour: $50 (incl GST) Limited spaces available

For tickets and more information visit:

www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/live

STANDARD TICKETS: $355 (incl. GST) HEADLINE SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

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ON-LINE FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY BITE-SIZED MODULES NOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALASIA THROUGH THE AIP

NEEDING TO FILL KNOWLEDGE GAPS? NEED A BROAD INTRODUCTION TO PACKAGING? IOPP’S INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED ON-LINE TRAINING CURRICULUM IS NOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL PRICING FOR AIP MEMBERS. In today’s challenging packaging environment, you can’t afford to make mistakes or overlook the critical details that cost precious time and money. You need the knowledge—from materials properties and selection to transport packaging issues—that can help you make better decisions regarding your company’s packaging dollars—now.

The Institute of Packaging Professionals’ Fundamentals of Packaging Technology is now available to the packaging industry in Australasia through AIP’s partnership with IoPP—respected for decades as the trusted authority for continuing packaging education in the USA. Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line is set up for the convenience of busy working professionals, and the training platform is functionally intuitive. Complete your training when your time allows, and at your own pace. Wherever you are, the course goes with you!

Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line course content is developed by IoPP in consultation with packaging subject matter experts at leading global consumer packaged goods companies who face packaging challenges just like yours.

Take the complete course and learn about all the major segments of packaging—and beyond. Or customise your training by selecting from 12 lesson bundles organised by topic, or from single lessons as short as 30 minutes. Fundamentals on-line spans 42 modules and 27 hours of content that is recognised for its quality by the World Packaging Organisation.

The Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line course is ideal training to prepare for the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) exam offered through the AIP and the IoPP.

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