Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

June 2023

Flexible Packaging: Now & Into The Future: Training Course

WHEN: 14 June 2023

WHERE: Alongside ProPak Asia 2023 , Bangkok, Thailand

To be held alongside

WHAT: One of the fastest growing segments of the packaging industry, flexible packaging combines the best qualities of plastic, film, paper and aluminium foil to deliver a broad range of protective properties while employing a minimum of material. Typically taking the shape of a bag, pouch, liner, or overwrap, flexible packaging is defined as any package or any part of a package whose shape can be readily changed.

Leading the way in packaging innovation, flexible packaging adds value and marketability to food and non-food products alike. From ensuring food safety and extending shelf life, to providing even heating, barrier protection, ease of use, resealability and superb printability, the industry continues to advance at an unprecedented rate.

The life cycle attributes of flexible packaging demonstrate many sustainable advantages. Innovation and technology have enabled flexible packaging manufacturers to use fewer natural resources in the creation of their packaging, and improvements in production processes have reduced water and energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and volatile organic compounds.

The Flexible Packaging: Now & Into the Future training course will cover the basic fundamentals of flexible packaging, its benefits, how you chose the specific structures to match the product, its performance, marketing challenges and how the packaging is manufactured.

With the latest challenges facing us regarding sustainability in packaging the course will discuss the options, pros and cons of Compostability vs Recyclability, moves to mono material recyclable packaging to meet CEFLEX standards and other innovative alternative materials now available. As an add on, the course will be looking at the future plans for flexible packaging and available closed loop collection programs, kerbside collection development, advanced recycling options for circular design and many others to meet Packaging and Food Waste Targets.

Course Objectives:

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

• A good broad understanding of the benefits of Flexible packaging.

• The process of manufacturing.

• Where the future lies with flexible films and the changes ahead.

• Snap shot of some of the latest packaging trends and what are the driving forces.

• Understanding the challenges facing us with the sustainable packaging race toward.

LECTURER:

Joe Foster FAIP Education Team Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

ProPak Asia 2023: Fibre and Flexibles Workshops

WHEN: 15 June 2023

WHERE: Alongside ProPak Asia 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

WHAT: The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in partnership with Informa Markets, will be running two interactive workshops on the 15th of June that will be discussing the Future of Flexibles & soft plastics and the Future of Fibre and Renewable Materials. The workshops will bring together leading experts in these materials in a panel discussion format with interaction from the attendees. All of industry is invited to attend, so book your place today. The seminar will be conducted in English and all attendees will attain 2 CPD points per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

* = 12.5

CPP PTS

To be held alongside

* = 2

CPP PTS PER SESSION

Friday June 16th - The Future of Fibre & Renewable Materials Workshop

The AIP, in partnership with Informa Markets, will be hosting a two hour interactive workshop on the Future of Fibre & Renewable Materials on the 16th of June at ProPak Asia.

The impact of plastic on the environment has become a pressing global issue, and the packaging industry has been slow in addressing community concerns. This growing concern has seen companies and retailers reacting, perhaps overreacting to consumers' attitudes and rapidly seeking to replace plastic packaging with paper/fibre-based alternatives.

Paper-based packaging is typically thought to be a sustainable alternative to plastic since it is understood to be recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable. But does paper-based packaging particularly for food foods outperform plastic in terms of protection, functionality, cost-effectiveness, durability, and even from a sustainability perspective? During this workshop we will explore the pros and cons of fibre or paper alternatives and what to consider in reviewing packaging options.

Speakers will include:

Friday June 16th - The Future of Plastic Packaging Design – Soft & Rigid Workshop

The AIP, in partnership with Informa Markets, will be running a two hour workshop on The Future of Plastic Packaging Design – Soft & Rigid Workshop on the 16th of June at 1.00 pm. With global and regional regulations, extended producer responsibility programs, taxes and levies, plastics pacts being introduced across the world now si the time for packaging designers, engineers and technologists to rethink the way they design their plastics packaging. Packaging needs to meet the 2025 Plastics & Waste Targets, the global and regional Waste Directives and be re-designing to ensure that it is lightweight, incorporate recycled content wherever possible, have a lower environmental footprint and improve the lifecycle of the plastics to ensure recyclability and support of circular design. Improved design at the start will ensure that we keep quality feedstock out of landfill and dump sites, minimise litter and improve the circular economy. Technical Experts will include:

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

July 2023

Foodpro 2023

WHEN: 23 - 26 July 2023

AIP to host training course & more alongside

WHERE: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

WHAT: foodpro, Australia's most trusted and proven trade event in the food manufacturing industry, is back for the first time in 6 years.

Returning 23-26 July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, foodpro provides the first opportunity for the industry to celebrate the contribution of Australian food producers, distributors, and manufacturers. Showcasing the latest packaging and processing solutions, foodpro is where the food industry gathers to make big business deals, network and explore ways to create an efficient future for manufacturing. Generate leads and close deals at an action packed four day gathering attracting premium and qualified buyers.

AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the Meat & Proteins Industry

WHEN: 23 July 2023

WHERE: Smart Food Lounge, Foodpro 2023, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

WHAT: AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the Meat Industry: Showcasing innovative award-winning sustainable and circular packaging solutions that have won PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Awards for the meat/proteins side of the industry. This session will bring together a number of experts in this field that have recently been recognised for their unique, innovative and sustainable packs.

Active & Intelligent Packaging: Training Course NEW COURSE

WHEN: 24 July 2023

WHERE: Alongside Foodpro 2023, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

WHAT: Printed Packaging will NEVER be replaced even though nearly every other printed medium has shifted to digital and now sits on a smartphone or PC. Likewise, email and social media platforms are a crowded space where it is difficult to stand out.

To be held alongside

To be held alongside

We use smartphones and smart appliances, drive smart cars, and we increasingly purchase consumer goods that are supplied and transported in smart packages. So, what makes all those things ‘smart’ and how can 'smart packaging' be implemented?

This course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible for packaging, marketing, operations, logistics in the consumer goods and broader supply chain seeking to stay relevant in their consumers lives by using smart packaging solutions that offer out-of-the-box business value.

The course will provide attendees with a better understanding of the smart packaging solutions currently available to transform the way they package, deliver and market their products and connect directly with consumer or offer value that will ensure customers ‘come back for more’. Best Practice examples of award-winning packs from the PIDA awards and WorldStar Awards across Active & Intelligent Packaging will also be discussed in the course.

Discussions will cover Active & Intelligent Packaging in easy to understand terms, and will highlight applications being embraced by brands across various industries who are trying to leverage the benefits of smart packaging solutions to enhance their operations whilst at the same time providing an unparalleled customer experience. Is your business prepared for such transformations?

Course Objectives:

• Develop a better understanding of Active & Intelligent Packaging solutions and the core technologies involved in their delivery.

• Understand the global standards the underpin the smart packaging revolution

• Learn how various smart packaging solutions could be implemented and developed

• Understand applications and use case examples of active and intelligent packaging from inventory management, to customer interaction as well as recycling, brand protection and product recall

• Learn how reducing food waste is possible via smart packaging

• Understand how to use data for insights and increased sales for your products

• Learn how to utilise smart packaging platforms to stay relevant in consumers lives and increase sales

• Learn how smart packaging can help mitigate loss events in the supply chain

LECTURER:

Michael Dosser MAIP Education Team Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

* = 12.5 CPP PTS