AIP October 2022 eNewsletter

Position Vacant Beak & Johnston: Packaging Technologist

Beak & Johnston have a fantastic opportunity that will form part of the Innovation stream of their forever evolving business as a Packaging Technologist to assist in being the supplier of choice for delicious, inspiring, and quality food. You will be joining a dynamic and forward-thinking group that will drive future business growth. The role will report to the Head of Food. You will be responsible for leading packaging development and improvement projects to successfully deliver new products to market and optimise existing packaging formats and ensuring business sustainability targets are met within their own branded business and various customer packaging sustainability needs. This role will collaboratively engage with internal and external stakeholders for packaging design and continues improvement on current products.

What you will do

• Be on the forefront with latest packaging technology that is fit for purpose and will drive true innovation/ commercial roadmap and sustainability targets

• Explore trends and insights as well as future emerging/ promising growth options in packaging and printing to meet consumer & customer needs

• Collaboratively engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of true innovation & sustainability objectives.

• Ensure packaging development meets food safety, quality, budget, and sustainability requirements.

• Guide and provide recommendations to engineering team and any other applicable support function inside and outside the organization to achieve optimal packaging solutions that are fit for purpose and deliver quality and sustainability targets.

• Drive continues packaging improvements that will deliver efficiency and result into improved profitability.

• Drive the correct selection of packaging materials that adhere to regulatory guidelines.

• Provide packaging technical expertise to marketing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, factory sites & R&D departments.

• Where needed you will attend factory trials and provide support to deliver a successful outcome.

• Identify system requirements for packaging specifications and manage packaging material specifications.

Skills, competencies, qualifications, education and experience

To be successful in this role, you will possess previous packaging technologist experience within prepared food manufacturing. Work well within a dynamic and fast-paced team environment. Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields will be viewed favourably.

• A Bachelor's degree or relevant packaging/design/ science/engineering qualification but not compulsory.

• Experience in packaging technology and development

• Knowledge of packaging and printing technology.

• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Regulatory environment experience - Packaging Covenant and Food Standards Code knowledge is advantageous.

• Travel to production in NSW, Australia & New Zealand.

• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.

• Skilled in the Microsoft Office suite.

• Ability to meet deadlines and influence others.

• Attention to detail whilst seeing the big picture.

• Project management experience.

Success Indicators

• Deliver packaging solutions that align to the Group Sustainability Strategy.

• Deliver NPD and Packaging innovation in response to the Commercial Roadmap.

• Coordination of bi-yearly Packaging innovation workshops with key customers.

• Engaging packaging solutions that match consumer likes as identified by marketing/insight data and relevant customer briefs.

• Strong strategic insight with packaging suppliers, developers, industry experts and manufacturers to ensure speed to market with new opportunities.

• Awareness of local and global packaging supplier base.

• Complete and report on appropriate testing of components to ensure packaging is safe, legal, and fit for purpose..

• Track and drive packaging sustainability target for own brand and customers.

• Ensure that all associated specifications, reports, and records are completed.

• Attend relevant production runs in relation to NPD, EPD or Value Optimisation projects and make sure each product is signed off and meet standards set.

• Be the company expert on packaging related legislation, guidance, and sustainability.

Beak & Johnston Purpose & Mission

Their Purpose: To make food easier and more enjoyable for consumers.

In the market: Innovative fresh and pre-prepared convenience foods distributed through the retail and food service channel.

Their brand promise: The first choice for delicious & inspiring food

PLEASE APPLY TODAY

Position Vacant Carman’s Fine Foods: Quality Packaging Specialist

Our Story

Carman’s Fine Foods has been a delicious labour of love for almost 30 years, growing across multiple channels with breakfast and snacking portfolio’s in both domestic and international markets. A great success story, Carman’s is a 100% Australian owned family business that manufactures all products locally.

What does my day look like?

Carman's are seeking a Quality Packaging Specialist with 2+ years of Packaging experience in FMCG to support the day-to-day Quality, Innovation and Marketing teams with a busy packaging load. The role will sit within the quality team and have a close working relationship with the Marketing and Innovation team.

• Support the Quality Management System with respect to Packaging to ensure approved suppliers, specifications and packaging NCRs are managed correctly.

• Drive reduction of packaging issues in the supply chain via improvement projects.

• Reporting within the packaging covenant (APCO) on an annual basis.

• Work with co manufacturing partners to optimise existing and future packaging capabilities.

• Build relationships with their packaging suppliers to support the Carman’s team.

• Project manage existing products new packaging format projects as required.

• Support the Packaging and Brand Design Manager for specialist packaging options.

• Assist in unlocking growth for new and existing product by delivering them in new and more suitable sustainable packaging formats.

• Deliver packaging sustainability in line with their strategic framework.

• Using CAPE software to support the business in availability of packaging information and future efficiency projects.

• Running PREP reports via the APCO tools.

What are they looking for?

• Regulatory environment experience – Packaging Covenant and Food Standards Code knowledge is advantageous.

• Strong interest in the packaging space and a willingness to learn about packaging.

• A desire to work in the innovation space.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent project manager, problem solver and highly IT literate.

• A can-do attitude to all things!

What are they offering?

• Hybrid working arrangements (Tuesdays they are all in the office & eat lunch together!).

• Their wellbeing program. This includes free weekly yoga, bootcamp and meditation classes. Team members are encouraged to use the gym at their leisure – Carman's even have a sauna and massage room! Oh, and sleep pods that were designed for NASA!

• Free parking directly opposite the building.

• Walking distance to Huntingdale train station.

• Free, barista-made coffee from the Carman’s Kitchen Store via our Coffee Concierge service and an onsite chef who whips up fresh, healthy lunches daily.

• Free snacks, breakfast, and fruit. You can also take home a bag of Carman’s products each week.

• A day off on your birthday.

• Half day off quarterly to do your personal chores.

• Two doona days per year.

• Thursday afternoon drinks!

• On-going personal and professional development programs, catered to individual needs and aspirations.

PLEASE APPLY TODAY

Position Vacant McCain: Packaging Scientist

McCain know the importance that food plays in people’s lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Their purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects their values.

If you want to be a part of a flourishing, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, read on about this terrific opportunity in their Value Engineering Team!

In this global role, you will provide packaging technical leadership to support the delivery of ANZ product Value Engineering initiatives. These projects will span discovery, feasibility, development, and implementation phases of product formulation projects with a focus on cost optimisation, quality, and supply continuity.

About the Role

• Support ideation of cost savings opportunities for packaging and process that will improve the value proposition for McCain.

• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, R&D, Sales, Operations and Finance to develop new packaging VE ideas and prepare business cases for new projects.

• Provide technical support for high value and/or high complexity initiatives to ensure successful implementation.

• Collaborate with packaging suppliers to drive performance and evaluate new technologies or cost savings opportunities.

• Support procurement in realising savings across packaging spend and opportunities for Sustainable Cost Advantage and Value Engineering.

About You

• 3 – 5 years of technical and professional research & development experience in consumer goods, preferably in food.

• A Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Food Science, or related field with demonstrated experience in R&D innovation and commercialisation roles will be highly regarded.

• Project management and cross functional team leadership experience is required.

• Strong business acumen, paired with effective communication & influencing skills.

• Strong working knowledge of product development, packaging, & manufacturing processes.

If this sounds like You, don’t miss a chance to join an iconic Global brand in this key role!

Elevate your Packaging Career

Isn’t it time that you joined recognised packaging experts from around the world with the industry’s leading professional designation and elevate the packaging profession globally?

Ask the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) how you can become a Certified Packaging Professional (CPP).

I have long felt that the art of packaging technology is somewhat like completing an apprenticeship. It is not until you have worked on a range of products and packaging formats that you really become proficient. It is great to have a certification process that can reflect both the academic and real world experience that makes a great packaging professional.

Sarah Yanez MAIP, CPP Director Totally Wrapt Packaging

Position Vacant Mondel e z International: Packaging Technologist

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. They are leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone.

They have an exciting 12-month contract position for an experienced Packaging Engineer to join their global business working on an integration project with Gourmet Foods.

Gourmet Foods are leaders in the premium crackers and biscuits segments throughout Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) through on-trend innovations, including health and well-being offerings. This position is accountable for managing packaging specifications for the newly acquired Gourmet Foods business based on the Mondelēz and business requirements working closely with Gourmet Foods team, suppliers, and specification team.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Understand packaging specifications and key in specification system for Gourmet Foods.

• Develop end to end packaging initiatives for ANZ BU and located in Australia.

• Partner closely with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and suppliers to help feeding the packaging funnel, considering new technologies available, new material market trends and packaging sustainability.

• Lead implementation of packaging projects, working closely with cross-functional partners (i.e. BD/operations, procurement, RDQ category team, logistic, QA and marketing) as well as external packaging material vendors.

• Manage the technical timeline, providing timely communication, outlining issues, risks, and contingency plans for AMEA Biscuit packaging programs.

• Conduct and coordinate functional testing including plant trials, lab testing, transportation tests, shelflife studies and material vendor evaluations, including analysis of data, results and follow up recommendations and action plans.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise throughout the deployment of projects.

• Ensure all Packaging Quality expectations are delivered within the programs.

What you will bring

This position requires a detailed understanding of packaging development process and knowledge of packaging technologies to make a significant contribution to all packaging project objectives and outcomes.

Furthermore, a desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Packaging Development Technology or related field.

• Min 3 years industry packaging development experience in Food/Cosmetic/Nutrition Industry.

• Pack integration experience and specification related experience will be an advantage.

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Experience in Manufacturing process specifically for the Packaging.

• Rich experience in flexible films, paper cartons.

PLEASE APPLY TODAY

Position Vacant Fonterra: Materials Scientist – Packaging Innovation

Our Co-operative

Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective.

Fonterra are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Their rich history is built on farming families working together to share the natural goodness of their dairy with the world.

Collaboration, innovation, and passion was the cornerstone of Fonterra's creation and something they continue to value today through their commitment to care for the land, their animals, and every drop of milk. Their milk creates goodness through nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients that are loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

About the opportunity

Fonterra believe nutritious food is essential to sustain people today, and for future generations to thrive, which is why they challenge themselves to find new ways to bring their dairy goodness to people around the world.

At the Fonterra Research and Development Centre (FRDC), based in Palmerston North, the key purpose is to deliver sustainable value through innovative product and technology development to derive the best value from NZ milk. They’ve been innovating dairy for almost 100 years and are home to a highly collegial team of scientists, technologists, and engineers – many of whom are the world’s leading experts in dairy science.

Based within FRDC, the Packaging Innovation team creates a steady funnel of new packaging technologies and solutions that deliver to their sustainable packaging commitments and innovation needs.

As a Materials Science – Senior Packaging Technologist, you will use your strong scientific aptitude to scope, identify, analyse and deliver new and transformational materials, technologies, and systems to ensure they provide innovative solutions to their B2C and B2B businesses.

You will engage from ideation and concept development through to implementation to deliver innovative and fit-for-purpose packaging solutions to all their markets. Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you will develop their future transformative packaging materials and provide subject matter expertise across the wider team of packaging specialists. You will be seen as a role model for innovative thinking. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply sound scientific expertise to identify and deliver leading innovation in packaging. Using your extensive materials science and development expertise, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to packaging led innovation program.

• Investigate and co-develop new innovative materials that will deliver a circular future for their packaging.

• Collaborate and manage relationships with suppliers and research organisations.

• Proactively identify needs and opportunities for packaging solutions for new and existing packing lines to meet Fonterra's consumer and customer needs.

• Deliver new packaging concepts and solutions to the business.

About You

Utilise your big-picture thinking and get Fonterra ready for the future! With your passion for innovation and commitment to change, you will set them up for the future. With a scientific background in material science, and a tertiary qualification in material science, or materials engineering you are passionate about packaging innovation and thrive on developing new sustainable solutions.

You will also have:

• Robust expertise in an R&D setting.

• Strong foundation in packaging materials science and experience delivering new technologies to market.

• Strategic and conceptual thinking skills and the demonstrated ability to drive change.

• An understanding of sustainable systems for packaging.

• Proven technical skills with a focus on the design of packaging and packing line processes.

• The ability to manage project teams and workstreams, providing expert technical guidance.

• A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills to work with and influence all levels of the business and external collaborations. Please note that occasional domestic travel to their manufacturing sites is required.

Their Story

Whanaungatanga, their Co-operative spirit gives them all a common strength and purpose. Manaakitanga is how they care for all their people who are at the heart of what they do, they want their farmers, employees, customers and communities to thrive. Kaitiakitanga, ensures they take care of the land. They are committed to farming in a way that regenerates their farms and environment for future generations.

Whakaohooho constantly inspires themselves and each other with great career development opportunities and benefits. They enable flexibility and balance to suit everyone’s lifestyles and choices.

Their Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best.

Sound good to you? Come join their whānau. You, me, Us Together T tou t tou.

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

OCTOBER 2022

WPO Conference: Current global trends in packaging

WHEN: 14 October 2022

WHERE: Conference Tower 606 at TokyoPack, Tokyo International Exhibition Center "Tokyo Big Sight" East Hall

WHAT: The packaging sector is growing at an astonishing rate which makes it all the more important that the materials used are suitably sustainable. We are well aware that packaging materials are very visible to the consumer. There are growing pressures from consumers, retailers, packaging suppliers, regulators and environmental groups for the development of environmentally friendly packaging. In addition, end-of-life processes need to improve packaging sustainability by reducing its societal and environmental impacts. The hugely significant and growing

trend toward sustainability is an important influence on the packaging industry. Consumers are demanding more sustainable systems which are formalised and publicised in the media. The result is that sustainability has become a necessity for attracting consumers and protecting market share.

It is now an expectation, not simply an identifier. Packaging, and more so plastic packaging, is receiving intense focus and scrutiny resulting in there being significant advances in sustainability, but this has been a challenging process.

Pierre Pienaar, President of the World Packaging Organisation will share his opinion and belief as to what can solve the global packaging issue and make our planet more sustainable.

10:30 - 11:10 - WPO Conference Keynote Speech: Trends affecting global packaging

Pierre Pienaar (WPO President)

11:10 - 11:30 - Sustainable & Circular Packaging Design: The Global State of Industry Nerida Kelton (WPO Vice President)

11:30 - 11:40 - Coffee Break

11:4 0- 13:30 - TRENDS, ISSUES AND FUTURE PREDICTION OF EACH AREA:

11:4 0 - 12:00 - Americas

Ms. Luciana Pellegrino (WPO Senior Vice President)

12:20 - 12:40 - Southeast Asia

Dr. Pattra Maneesin (APF Secretary General)

12:40 - 13:10 - Panel Discussion

Moderator - Ms. Soha Atalla (WPO Vice President)

13:10 - 13:30 - Q & A

Pierre Pienaar WPO President

Nerida Kelton WPO Vice President

Luciana Pellegrino WPO Senior Vice President

Dr. Johannes Bergmair WPO Secretary General

Dr. Pattra Maneesin APF Secretary General

Soha Atalla WPO Vice President

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

OCTOBER 2022

Pack Expo International 2022

WHEN: 23 - 28 October 2022

WHERE: Chicago, IL - USA

WHAT: PMMI, the producer of PACK EXPO International, and the city of Chicago, are thrilled to welcome back the packaging and processing industries after four years! Nothing compares to in-person events—and PACK EXPO International is the event to be seen. From connecting with old colleagues and friends to forming new relationships, being at the show in-person means being in the heart of the action. Plan to be part of it in October 2022.

Waste Expo Australia

WHEN: 26-27 October 2022

WHERE: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

WHAT: Waste Expo Australia is the country's largest gathering of waste management and resource recovery professionals. Alongside our largest ever conference program, running across 4 different tracks with 60+ individual sessions and over 100 leading national and international experts, Waste Expo Australia will feature 100+ brands with presence from both local and international exhibitors, providing a platform to discover the latest breakthrough innovations shaping the future of the waste, recycling and resource recovery industry.

Attracting more than 6,000 industry professionals, Waste Expo Australia is a must-attend event in the industry's calendar. Be part of this free-to-attend exhibition and conference from 26-27 October 2022 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

EVENT DETAILS

EXHIBITION - Discover the latest breakthrough products and services from local and international suppliers.

CONFERENCE - Hear from leading voices in the waste management sector, with 4 stages of tailored content. NETWORKING - Connect with your peers and discuss the issues affecting the waste management sector.

CO-LOCATED EVENTS - Waste Expo Australia is co-located with All-Energy Australia.

AIP presented session during Waste Expo Australia: New Program designed to help businesses adopt the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL)

WHEN: 27 October 2022

WHERE: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

WHAT: Hear from a consortium of leading industry associations about how they are working on a new campaign to empower small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to start using the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) on their packaging which will in turn guide their customers how to recycle correctly and help push Australia towards achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets. The program is being delivered in a four-way partnership with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the National Retail Association (NRA), and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO). This project received grant funding from the Australian Government, which is committed to helping all SMEs put the ARL on their packaging and help customers recycle correctly. Come and hear from the lead associations in this project who will collectively discuss the new SME ARL program, why it is important to the businesses, their customers and the wider industry. If your value chain works with SME’s and you are trying to better understand how to encourage them to uptake the ARL on their packaging then this session should not be missed.

SPEAKERS:

MODERATORS:

FoodWorld Packaging

Nerida Kelton Executive Director -

Institute of Packaging (AIP)

President Sustainability &

(WPO)

Barry Cosier Sustainability DirectorAustralian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC)

Bonnie Marshall Policy OfficerNational Retail Association (NRA)

Sally Williams Sustainable Sally Presenter & Brand Ambassador

Sustainable Brands & Services

Ralph Moyle Education Coordinator

Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows OCTOBER 2022

AIP Virtual Site Tour: Oji Fibre Solutions

WHEN: 26 October 2022

10.00 am to 11.00 am AEDT

WHAT: Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) is one of Australasia’s leading producers of market pulp, paper and fibre-based packaging, with aligned logistics and paper recycling services in New Zealand, which closes the loop on its value chain and makes it a key contributor to the circular bio-economy.

OjiFS creates shared value by harnessing the strength of sustainably managed New Zealand grown radiata pine, to produce quality products that are used every day in households and businesses across Australasia,and in 30+ countries around the world.

Proudly part of the global Oji Group - the fifth largest pulp and paper conglomerate in the world, OjiFS has the stability, strength, and support to grow in the Australasian region.

During this virtual tour, AIP Members will learn more about Oji Fibre Solutions, how its ten packaging plants and six distribution centres across Australasia support primary industries, and witness how corrugated packaging is manufactured at its 5-star green-rated facility in Yatala.

MEET THE TEAM:

NOVEMBER 2022

The state of play in Australia for Food Loss & Waste: On-Line

WHEN: 8 November 2022

WHAT: Australia is a standout producer of high-quality food thatthe world wants – yet one-third of all food produced isultimately wasted. 7.6 Million tonnes of food is lost or wasted in Australia each year; which equates to 312 kg of foodwasted per person. The Federal government is addressing this serious issue with the development of a National FoodWaste Strategy to halve food that is going to landfill by 2030, the establishment of Stop Food Waste Australia and therecent launch of the Australian Food Pact. Working in collaboration with these programs is the Fight Food Waste CRCwhich brings together all areas of the value to chain develop, design, innovate and research ways to improve foodloss and waste. The CRC provides the science-based evidence and research that the industry needs.

Stop Food Waste Australia and the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre’s vision is an Australia without food waste.This webinar will explore the key challenges and opportunities of reducing food waste in Australia, including the importantrole Save Food Packaging plays, the strength of industry collaboration through the Australian Food Pact, and the latestindustry and research insights.

The AIP is proud to be a core participant of the Fight Food Waste CRC and has developed research and Save Food Packagingguidelines for the industry. In addition the Institute is a supporting signatory to the Australian Food Pact and a foundingpartner of Stop Food Waste Australia.

This webinar will help Members and industry colleagues to better understand the 2030 National Food Waste Strategy, theroadmap to meet these targets, how you can get involved in the Australian Food Pact, the Fight Food Waste CRC and StopFood Waste Australia. The AIP will also provide an update on the projects they are involved in. Everyone in the industry has arole to play; find out what you can do.

PRESENTERS:

Wolf Lorenz General Manager Packaging Aust Oji Fibre Solutions

Jason Cairns Lawrence State Sales Manager QLD Oji Fibre Solutions

Sheahan Perera AAIP Account Manager Oji Fibre Solutions

Kerwin Ritchie Manufacturing Manager Oji Fibre Solutions

Sophie Guenon Quality Manager Oji Fibre Solutions

Mark Barthel Chief Operating Officer Stop Food Waste Australia

Nerida Kelton MAIP Executive Director - AIP VP Sustainability & Save Food - WPO

Sam Oakden Voluntary Agreement Manager Stop Food Waste Australia

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

NOVEMBER 2022

PROPAK Vietnam 2022

WHEN: 9 - 11 November 2022

WHERE: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City

WHAT: ProPak Vietnam 2022 is the largest and most international trade event for the rapidly expanding processing and packaging industries in Vietnam and Indochina. This annual event is dedicated to technology suppliers involves in the food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging, plus the printing and labelling industries, bringing together thousands of industry leaders and professionals from all segments of the supply chain under one roof.

Not only sourcing the best-of-breed products and technological solutions, visitors to ProPak Vietnam 2022 will also have the opportunity to network with over 550 high-profile exhibitors from more than 30 countries around the world, discuss potential business partnerships, as well as exchange knowledge and perspectives with a plethora of thought leaders and industry experts .

Women in Packaging: Champions of Change: Women Walking the Talk

WHEN: 10 November 2022 - Lunch Forum 1.20 pm - 4.30 pm

WHERE: State Library Victoria’s Conversation Quarter

WHAT: This year Women in Packaging will include several keynote speakers and a panel discussion, featuring women in our industry who are leaders in the sustainability movement, who are 'walking the talk' by pioneering new solutions, developing policies and industry programs, and taking authentic action that will drive true, sustainable change.

Jessica Ansell Marketing Manager O F Packaging

2022 National Food Waste Summit

WHEN: 23 - 24 November 2022

WHERE: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

AIP to speak on a panel

WHAT: Will Australia rise to the challenge of halving food waste by 2030?

Be part of the biggest food waste reduction event ever held in Australia at the second National Food Waste Summit and trade show in Brisbane on 23–24 November 2022.

Hosted by Fight Food Waste Ltd, you'll be able to network with leading industry, government and research experts to help inspire solutions that will deliver real economic, social and environmental benefits for all Australians.

Joanna Howarth CEO & Founder Planet Protector Packaging

Julia Kay Co-Founder & Co-CEO Great Wrap

Cath Cornaggia Commercial Director Avery Dennison ANZ

Sally Carter Head of Procurement Brookfarm

Claire Kneller Managing Director Wrap Asia Pacific

Bindu Panicker Brand & Corporate Communications Manager TNA Solutions

Zaidee Jackson National BDM - Sustainability Ball & Doggett

Nerida Kelton Executive Director Australian Institute of Packaging

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

2023 GLOBAL EVENTS

ProPak Philippines AIP to host training course alongside

WHEN: 1 - 3 February 2023

WHERE: World Trade Centre Metro Manila, Pasay City, Philippines

WHAT: ProPak Philippines is the leading international processing and packaging trade event for the Philippines. It is the perfect platform for market trends, investments and industry networking through product exchange and a variety of conferences, seminars and technical workshops offering sustainable solutions for the country’s enterprises.

Interpack

WHEN: 4 - 10 May 2023

WHERE: Dusseldorf, Germany

WHAT: Interpack is far more than just a packaging show. As the world's leading trade fair, itis the major inspiration for the packaging industry and all related process technologies.2,700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present their latest ideas, innovate concepts and technological visions atinterpack - not only in equipment and machinery for packaging and processing, but also in production tools for packagingmaterials, materials themselves, and services for the entire industry.

Foodpro 2023

WHEN: 23 - 26 July 2023

WHERE: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

AIP to host training course & more alongside

WHAT: Foodpro is Australia's largest, and longest running, trade event dedicated to food production,manufacturing and distribution. Industry leaders gather, make big business deals, network and explore the latest products andsolutions to create an efficient future for manufacturing.

FoodTech PackTech 2023

WHEN: 19-21 September 2023

WHERE: Auckland Showgrounds

AIP to host training course & more alongside

WHAT: Together providing a forum for education, discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, critical in the sustainability and growth of the industry. Held only once every two years FTPT is a must attend event providing visitors with the opportunity to come face-to-face with the experts and discover the freshest ideas, latest technologies and the newest developments entering the F&B manufacturing and packaging technology industries. Featuring the Materials Handling & Logistics Expo, the event will attract 250+ local and international exhibiting companies and some 4,500+ qualified visitors – a must attend event for anyone involved in one of New Zealand’s fastest growing industry sectors.

Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) 2023

WHEN: 26 & 27 August 2023

WHERE: International Convention Centre Sydney

WHAT: Discover an exciting showcase of full circle innovative products and sustainable solutions to collect, process and recycle waste more smartly. Future critical areas include Machinery & Equipment, Software & Services, Bins, Vehicles, Food & Organics and more. Connect with an influential community of waste and recycling professionals, suppliers/ service providers, government departments, public sector bodies and special interest groups to successfully drive change throughout your specialist area.

AIP packaging sessions alongside

Marshall

Ralph Moyle

Sally Williams

Sally Presenter

 Vale Emeritus Prof. Harry Lovell 

OAM, FIFST CSC, F.INST PKG SCS, FAIFST, FAIP

It is with immense sadness and heavy hearts that the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) advises one of our key foundational Members Emeritus Professor Harry Lovell, OAM, FAIP passed away on the 12th of September 2022. Harry has closed his final packaging textbook after 92 amazing years after devoting his entire life to furthering education; starting in the UK and then through the AIP in the Australasian region.

Harry’s prime focus in life was to impart technical packaging knowledge to anyone who needed assistance and to ensure that everyone in the industry had the opportunity to be trained and educated. Many in the industry know Harry from their time at Gatton College where he was their lecturer and others were lucky to have him as a tutor for the Diploma in Packaging Technology or Certificate in Packaging degrees; others just met him at one of our many training courses or conferences. Harry’s technical knowledge and packaging expertise was unparalleled and his kindness and grace was second to none. So many of us have memories about passionate technical discussions and debates with Harry in the corners of a conference and how you always walked away learning something new. Harry’s esteemed career is so extensive over such a long period of time but some of the highlights include:

• Receiving the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) Lifetime Achievement Award which was presented in Australia in front of his peers (2018)

• Receiving an Order of Australia for his work with the packaging industry, in particular for the AIP. This was nominated by his peers (2008)

• Being instrumental in bringing the IOM3 Diploma in Packaging Technology and Certificate of Packaging to the Australasian region

• Establishing the Harry Lovell Award for students who graduate with distinction from the Diploma in Packaging Technology course

• A Fellowship to the Australian Institute of Packaging

• A Founders Award for his significant contribution to the AIP

• Being the AP Education Director for over a decade

• AIP President in (1995-8) and again in (2004-5)

• AIP Vice President (1993-1995)

• Being responsible for the creation of the Southern Cross Awards for students

• Tutoring hundreds of packaging professionals through the Diploma and Certificate courses

• Being awarded the prestigious designation of Chartered Scientist from the UK for his work in packaging in Australia and overseas after being nominated by the Institute of Packaging in the UK

• Being a designated Chartered Scientist under the Institute of Food Science and Technology (UK)

• Vice Chancellor of Gatton College University of Qld (1994-95) and a Director (1991-1995)

• A Professor in the Department of Food Studies (1990)

• The Dean of Food Studies Qld Agriculture College (1981)

• Principle Lecturer and Head of Food Technology and Department Head of Faculty Food Blackpool College of Technology and Art (1978)

Vale Emeritus Prof. Harry Lovell 

OAM, FIFST CSC, F.INST PKG SCS, FAIFST, FAIP

Harry was one of the key people that were instrumental in reinvigorating the Australian Institute of Packaging, not only as an education and training professional body, but also a business unit during his terms as National President in the 1990s.

There is little doubt that without his hard work, which was usually in a voluntary capacity, the AIP would not be in existence today. There are several thousand Australians with a better understanding of packaging, food science and food safety as a result of Harry’s teachings.

There will never be another Harry Lovell and we hope that he knew how much he meant to all of us in the industry. He was a mentor to so many and will be sadly missed. We invite all of our Members to share with us their memories of Harry as we would like to pass them on to his wife, son, daughter and grandchildren.

Jason Fields FAIP, CPP President Australian Institute of Packaging

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Message from Jason Fields FAIP, CPP - President, AIP

I was lucky enough to talk to Professor Lovell about a dozen times, I wish I had made more of an effort over the years, but that is life. Many of you know him better than I did, but my take on him was he was first and foremost an educator, always keen to impart knowledge, while also happy to listen to others pint of view.

I think of him as the father of packaging in Australia and it is not an overstatement to say, without Harry and George the AIP would not exist today, they resurrected it from the dust in the 90’s and turned it into the thriving institute it is today, an institute which lives up to its mission of being the Peak Professional Body for Packaging Education & Training in Australasia.

A conversation with Harry, could easily turn into a debate, he held strong views on not just packaging science, but packaging and its place in society and the environment and was never scared to challenge the status quo and push for change. A conversation or debate with Harry was always a learning experience, experiences which I value to this day

I was lucky enough to be at the 2018 WorldStar Packaging Awards, which were held as a part of the AIP National Conference. Emeritus. Prof Harry Lovell, OAM, FAIP attended the evening with his wife Nora and son David and received his Lifetime Achievement Award to a 500-person standing ovation.

Simply Harry was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by all whom were lucky enough to know him.

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Message from Prof. Pierre Pienaar, FAIP, CPP – AIP Education Director and President, World Packaging Organisation

My absolute highlight as WPO President has been presenting the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) Lifetime Achievement Award to Harry in my home city of the Gold Coast in 2018, in front of all his packaging friends and peers. Harry was so intentional, and education focussed. He had a wonderful passion about ensuring that more were educated in packaging technology. He led by example and never wavered from speaking out when needing to get his message across. His heart and soul was in packaging and this shone through during his many years as leader of the Education Team at the AIP. He always took the time and trouble to methodically and passionately explain about "all things packaging". Nothing was too much trouble.

I am pleased to have been his understudy for many years before taking over from him in 2008 as the leader of the AIP education team, when he retired.

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Message from Nerida Kelton MAIP, Executive Director, AIP

I was one of the lucky ones who spent close to 20 years alongside Harry. He was the second person I ever met in the AIP, after George Ganzenmuller, and the two of them believed that bringing me into to the AIP would help grow membership, raise the profile of the AIP within the industry and improve the event management of the Institute. I am proud to say that the AIP is stronger today thanks to an amazing team of people and it all started with two people believing that change was needed for the survival of the Institute. Everything that I know about the AIP, how it should be ‘steered’, the direction it should be heading in, the core focus of what the Institute is all about came from Harry. He always reminded me that we are just looking after the legacy that is the AIP, that people must leave their egos at the door and that we have to ensure that at its core the Institute assists packaging professionals to receive education and training whenever and wherever they need it. He also taught me that we learn something new everyday and that you must be open to gaining new insights and perspectives on the world of packaging. Nothing was too much trouble for Harry. He was always there to help, to provide advice, offer guidance and support. The knowledge that he had about packaging and food science was second-to-none and so extensive it used to blow me away. The stories he told were fabulous and I was in awe of the intelligence that he had. He was also a lot of fun to be around, and I have nothing but wonderful memories of our time together. My heart is heavy today, but I am lucky to have met Harry. I truly believe he would be looking down on the AIP right now and would be proud that we are about to celebrate 60 years of providing education and training for the packaging industry.

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Message from Craig Wellman FAIP –Past President AIP

Vale Emeritus Professor Harry Lovell 1930-2022

I had the great pleasure to work with Harry over many years as I came through the ranks of the Australian Institute of Packaging and remain grateful for the many invaluable moments of quiet advice, counsel and mentorship that he provided so strategically. Harry always had a fire in the belly and was an ardent and passionate champion of so many causes, but especially for the prosperity of packaging technologists like the members of the AIP and the industry at large.

His contributions to education in this field, I suspect, are unparalleled. He was fearless and was always the provocateur in order to stimulate positive change at all levels of industry, academia and government. He was in the end a lovely man who was always held fast to his principles. I will miss him like I am sure, all who had the privilege to know him.

My condolences to the Lovell family and best wishes for the service today. Hopefully we can all take some comfort that Harry lived a big life and I am sure he was fired up and passionate until his last day.

Rest in peace Harry.

Message from Llewellyn Stephens FAIP –Past President AIP

The bits that don’t often get mentioned are the inspiration that Harry has given to others, including myself, and the mentoring role he has played to so many. There is little doubt that the AIP would have disappeared had it not been for Harry and George’s combined efforts but again little mention of that is made. I count myself lucky to have crossed paths with Harry and of course his support team Nora.

I remember going to a meeting with Harry at Ai Group. They had been given money for packaging training but had no idea what or how to deliver it.

Harry suggested I look after the “project” (he knew I needed a nudge) and I did, but it was Harry who got the ball rolling and set up the opportunity – all I did was follow Harry’s guidance.

A sad time for the AIP.

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Message from George Ganzenmuller FAIP, CPP – Past President AIP

Where does one start with recollections and memories about Harry Lovell. Harry has been a significant player in so many areas such as academia, the food industry and of course the packaging industry but more importantly the people behind those dynamic fields of endeavour. I was very fortunate to meet Harry as I started my university life where he was initially a lecturer specialising in food, packaging and management fields. But then as life unfolded, Harry became so much more. Harry was indeed a strategic thinker and had the great strength in understanding people and their needs and passions. For me personally, he helped me re-shape my career as I had initially started a food technology degree to become a Brewer but realised that was not where my true passions lied. It was Harry who encouraged me to look for alternatives and supported my choice down a new path towards food packaging. That was just second year university and within a year Harry had introduced me to the Australian Institute of Packaging and a whole new life paradigm. In those same tumultuous years, I saw Harry grow in his academic career and take on the higher roles as Dean of Food Studies and facilitate the

transition of his faculty to being part of the University of Queensland from the Queensland Agricultural College where we were originally based.

There were also increased responsibilities with the Australian Institute of Packaging and its foundational drive to enhance the educational standards for people in packaging not only in Australia but also in the United Kingdom where Harry maintained professional partnerships with industry stakeholders from his earlier life and he continued to receive industry accolades there.

Harry remained a driving force with the AIP and maintained a dynamic network of experienced packaging professionals around Australia and this helped with collaborations at both a corporate level as well as a personal level. For example, Harry was actively involved with the APPMA and its involvement with the AUSPACK exhibitions as well as the earlier Australian Packaging Awards administered by the Packaging Council of Australia. He was a true statesman and always looked to create opportunities and synergies with like-minded organisations.

On a personal level, Harry was always there to help Members of the AIP as individuals, and this included being a tutor for the Diploma in Packaging Technology course, as well as career advisor and recruitment agent. Yes, Harry introduced me to the Diploma in packaging Technology. He also introduced me to work experiences in several companies and ultimately help me get my career started with my current employer.

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In the early 1990’s Harry continued his active life in the AIP through his involvement with both state committees and the Board. As per usual, Harry had a great idea for me to consider; and yes I got recruited and whole heartedly joined to help Harry. Harry was passionate, not only about education options for individuals, but also recognition for those individuals who excelled. Many of the AIP’s awards have their origins with Harry. It was an honour to serve with Harry at the National level of the Institute over many years where he continually and loyally advocated for the AIP to always focus on growth strategies where education was the central platform . He was courageous and supportive as President of the AIP embracing new ideas from the newer generations coming into play within the membership such as the expansion of training opportunities such as the Certificate in Packaging, new short courses and the resurrection of the national conferences.

Harry had to deal with many challenging years in the Institute through some periods of structural and financial change and but was able to navigate those with dignity and professionalism. His strong relationship with Ken Howard, the AIP’s National Secretary for many years was central there. In the subsequent years and being true to his passion about helping people, Harry continued to support the development of the AIP and especially the Institutes education team which has constantly grown in capability and capacity. Harry would be chuffed with just how much the Institute’s capabilities and reputation has grown under the education team led by Pierre Pienaar, Ralph Moyle and Nerida Kelton. It was certainly befitting that Harry was recognised with an Order of Australia for his significant and sustained contribution to the Australian Packaging Industry. For those of us who knew him; Harry will always be with us; always there as a source of inspiration, a selfless gentleman who could relate across the generational divide, with fond memories of a mentor; and indeed, a friend.

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Messages from AIP Members

Harry was a beacon of light, for the AIP and for its members, including me. He was inspirational. Heartfelt condolences to Mrs Lovell and the extended family.

A sad day. I too have known Harry for many years and he helped me over the hurdle of thirty years of (relative) job security to the challenging world of consulting. I also thoroughly enjoyed working with Harry on the Packaging Council of Australia ‘The Pack Pack’ which is an Education Kit for Primary Schools. I particularly value a handwritten spread sheet that Harry put together, listing the history of every packaging medium known to mankind. Harry Lovell, Rest In Peace.

Harry and I had a common interest beyond Packaging. Over the years we had many discussions about the development of containerised freight logistics. Harry had the innate ability to impart knowledge at the level he determined the receiver to understand. His life achievements were well earned and truly deserved. He certainly was the strong face of the AIP in every regard.

A true gentleman and great achiever.

Memories of Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP

Messages from AIP Members

Harry was one of a kind - so knowledgeable of packaging and so willing to share that knowledge, but mostly he was one of the nicest people you could meet, and his generosity embodies the spirit of the 'AIP family' that we are today.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. I will always be grateful to Prof. Harry Lovell for his guidance and encouragement through the AIP Diploma in Packaging Technology; he was a real gentleman.

I had the pleasure of meeting & chatting with Prof. Harry on a number of occasions over the last 15 years and he was always a gentleman, naturally a scholar in his field and a genuinely decent human. Condolences you legend and you will be missed.

Vale Prof. Lovell. FAIP, CPP. I feel honoured to have been taught by you at QLD Ag. College (UQ). Condolences to your family at this time. You have left a great legacy. Thank you for your service to the food industry.

Very sad News. Such a lovely man and a treasure trove of knowledge and experience.

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Messages from AIP Members

Legend. Your knowledge formed a solid foundation for so many packaging professionals. We will miss you.

I was saddened to hear of Harry’s passing. I didn’t know him well, but always enjoyed his company when I saw him. He was such a gentleman and could make anyone feel comfortable. In my early days in the packaging industry, quite male dominated then, it was wonderful to meet someone so generous in their acceptance and encouragement. Condolences to his family and friends.

Early in my packaging career I attended a course run by Prof. Lovell on the basics of food technology. It sparked an interest that drove my ensuing time in the industry. I am grateful for the inspiration. RIP oh great one!

Memories of Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP

Messages from AIP Members

Harry was one of my Food Technology degree lecturers at QAC in the mid-1980s –the subject was related to processing line and factory design. Harry has the distinction of setting the only exam that I have failed in my life. The entire class failed the exam. Imagine our horror when we turned over the mid-term exam papers and realised that not one of the questions related to what had been discussed in the class or designated reading material. When asked why he had set those particular exam questions, Harry’s response was that he expected his students to read around what had been discussed in the class. The exam questions related to information he thought we should have acquired after class by reading widely beyond the basic subject material requirement. We had all became aware of Harry’s expectation that his students should be curious and develop a wider understanding of whatever was covered in class; that we should appreciate that what was discussed or read as coursework was just the beginning of knowledge.

Vale Harry Lovell. A man with high expectations of his students and little patience for learning by rote.

Early in my packaging career I attended a course run by Prof. Lovell on the basics of food technology. It sparked an interest that drove my ensuing time in the industry. I am grateful for the inspiration. RIP oh great one!

Great man with so much dedication to education in the packaging and related industries. Harry’s OA was a very special recognition. Harry was a very humble man and never looked for recognition or reward. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Prof Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP, was an amazing man. His knowledge, experience and willingness to teach and share the wonders of food, beverage, protein, dairy, confectionary and industrial products and packaging technology has been significant in the lives of so many; myself included. We will miss you and the Lord will appreciate your presence.

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Messages from AIP Members

I first met Harry around 30 years ago when he offered to tutor me for the Packaging Diploma. I began the course but my studies stalled after I took several Food Technologist positions and had to focus on them. Around 15 years later I decided to resume my studies with a group of Packaging Technologists at Nestle. Harry was brought in to inspire us. I was so pleased that Harry remembered me, and continued to help me, even after I left Nestle to move to South Australia. He was so generous with his time and knowledge. He was truly passionate about packaging and education, and he was kind. My condolences to his family.

I always remember my final, final year exam. There was no exam book. At the start of the exam a piece of paper was handed out that said we had a shift of biscuits that were out of spec on water. No food safety issue. The truck was waiting to ship them. What do you do and why? 20 min in the examiner came and interrupted the writing with another slip of paper saying a customer now had a complaint on soft biscuits bought in the store - what do you do and why? We had to stop answering the first question and move on to the next. That type of interruption continued for 3 hrs! Harry was at pains to help train us so that what was knowledge only, we had an approach to use in practice. A philosophy I’ve used with many hires over the years. Thank you, Harry.

The world of packaging has lost a great leader, teacher and inspirational man. Harry was a great mentor to those trying to understand the use and benefits of packaging. RIP Harry Lovell.

BELIEVING IN PRINT

Prof. Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP recognised with Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame Award

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) are pleased to advise that Prof. Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP, Education Director for the Institute and President for the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has been recognised by the PMMI in the United States with a Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame award.

The Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame recognises career packaging and processing professionals for their significant contributions to the industry and education. The honour, which PMMI coordinates, has been awarded since 1971. Past inductees are packaging leaders who have dedicated themselves to the industry through expanding knowledge and volunteer leadership and have personally advanced the field of packaging.

Prof Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP, CPP

Pierre Pienaar’s interest in packaging started in 1984 after having studied pharmacy. Soon after joining a large pharmaceutical company, Pierre became concerned about a number of packagingrelated issues in the pharmaceutical world. This combined field has taken him to the far corners of the world, always involving one or other aspects of research in packaging.

Outside of his role as the AIP Education Director where he is responsible for the education and training portfolio of the Institute which includes the Diploma in Packaging Technology, the Certificate in Packaging, the Fundamentals in Packaging Technology, the Certified Packaging Professional program and the Master of Food & Packaging Innovation he also is a lecturer and trainer in the WPO.

Pierre lecturers in the technology and science of packaging at 11 universities and institutions around the world for the past twenty-eight years. He is regularly called to be an expert witness in court cases, due to his extensive experience in packaging science, packaging engineering and the technology thereof.

Pierre has a Master of Science Degree (Packaging Engineering/Technology) from Brunel University, UK. He also has a Master of Manufacturing and Production Degree from University of Hertfordshire, UK. He is a registered Certified Packaging Professional, a Past President of the AIP and a Founders Award winner in the Australasian Region.

The AIP invited Prof. Pienaar FAIP, CPP to tell us a little bit about his career…

Prof. Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP recognised with Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame Award

to teach more people about the relevance and importance of packaging. Focussing on better use of the resources, recycling of packaging and the packaging sustainability.

I have been the Education Director for over 14 years now, taking over from the late and great Emeritus. Prof. Harry Lovell and am a Past President.

I am especially proud that I have been a President and an Education Director and in two of the largest peak professional bodies in the world for packaging training and education; AIP and IPSA.

1. Tell us a little bit about the Hall of Fame award and what it means to you?

The Packaging Hall of Fame recognises career packaging and processing professionals for their significant contributions to the industry and education.

It is a humbling, but also a proud moment to be honoured by one’s international peers. What I value most from this accolade is that it gives me more opportunities to persuade the global packaging industry that we must become more sustainable, as there is no Plan B.

2. How long have you been in Australia? What made you want to come and join the AIP?

I have been living in Australia 24 years having emigrated from South Africa where I was very involved in their local packaging institute and a member for 15 years and was made an honorary member of the Institute of Packaging South Africa (IPSA). I had also been National President and Education Director of IPSA. I implemented the Diploma of Packaging for IPSA in 1989.

When I moved to Australia with my wife and 3 young children, I wanted to continue with my passion by being involved in the local Institute Packaging in Australia (AIP) and especially be involved in packaging education. My desire was and still is

3. When you were handed the reigns from the late Prof. Harry Lovell to become the AIP Education Director what did that mean to you?

I look back at those years prior to assuming my current AIP role where the late Prof Harry Lovell was so intentional, and education focussed. I soon realised that we shared the same passion about ensuring more were educated in packaging technology. I would say that Harry saw in me someone who would be equally passionate, and so began the friendship and years of understudy prior to 2008 when he resigned from his AIP role, and I was appointed to replace him. It meant an enormous amount to me that I could live out my desire in a role that could make a difference.

Prof. Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP recognised with Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame Award

4. How important is it for a packaging technologist to undertake the Diploma/ Certificate and or Masters degrees through the AIP?

Whatever packaging course you follow, Packaging education is where our future lies. The more that become knowledgeable in packaging, will produce better decisions in packaging technology, which leads to more innovation and better quality of life, through better packaging for more people around the world.

5. What are three things that you are most proud of in your years in the industry? e.g., within the WPO and also within the AIP.

a) Increasing awareness of the importance of packaging across the world.

b) Implementing packaging training and bringing it to countries that need it most.

c) Through my various roles within AIP and WPO, being able to ensure that the message remains focussed and clear, that we need to make better use of the resources, ensure more recycling of packaging, and ensure packaging sustainability across the globe.

6. What advice would you offer packaging designers and technologists?

Ensure that every packaging decision that you make, be that at home, with your children and/or friends, as well as in your work, is always intentional and the same, and that is “to do the right thing with packaging”. Most of us know what is right, but we need to ensure that those we come in contact with packaging also come to understand that there is no plan B, and that we need to use our natural resources well, to ensure a sustainable life for all those that follow us on planet Earth.

Prof. Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP recognised with Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame Award

Prof. Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP, alongside the other 2022 inductees, will be honoured at a ceremony on Monday, October 24th at PACK EXPO International 2022. The AIP congratulates Prof. Pienaar FAIP, CPP on this remarkable recognition for the significant and long-standing contributions that he has made and continues to make to further packaging training and education across the world. The AIP are proud to have him as our Education Director.

AIP Cold Chain Training Course

The AIP recently ran the new Introduction to Packaging in the Cold Chain training with Prof. Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP as the lecturer. The Australian Food Cold Chain Council also guest lectured and discussed the new Sector Action Plan that is now available for the industry. A boutique course that was positvely received by the attendees.

AusIndustry Bootcamp sessions

The AIP, in partnership with AusIndustry, ran the next round of the SME Bootcamp on Sustainable Packaging with over 80 companies in attendance. This program continues to help guide SME's in all things sustainability.

Boost The Sustainability Efforts with Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Label Material

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Fossil based materials won’t be available forever. There is a growing movement for the smarter use of materials and reducing plastic waste to landfill. Today, the industry aims to increase recyclability, while responsible consumers seek out packaging that uses less virgin raw materials. We believe in the magic of circular economy. At UPM Raflatac we are committed to exploring and innovating for a future beyond fossils; as the leader in sustainable labeling we are best placed to help wineries meet their sustainability targets and recycle content goals with our range of sustainable wine labelling materials. Our post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET liner is now paired with FSCTM - certified textured papers such as Cool White and Chateau to provide

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Boost The Sustainability Efforts with Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Label Material

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AIP PIDA winners celebrate on podcasts

The ProPack.pro Podcast: Zipform’s John Bigley talks about the awardwinning Swisse Earth solution

Z ipform Packaging recently won a bronze award within the 2022 Health, Beauty & Wellness Packaging Design of the Year category at the 2022 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards.

Its Chief Executive Officer John Bigley MAIP talks about this award-winning Swisse Earth solution in the ProPack.pro podcast. #australianinstituteofpackaging #PIDA2022 #zipformpackaging #swisseearth #sustainablepackaging #2025targets #ARL

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The ProPack.pro Podcast: Gary Smith talks about BioPak’s awardwinning innovations

B ioPak CEO Gary Smith recently sat down with ProPack.pro to talk about its gold and silver award wins at the PIDAs, organised by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).

In the first of our mini-series with the AIP, Smith spoke about BioPak’s FSC Paper Spoon Straws, FSC Rectangle Paper Containers, and Sugarcane Pulp Hot and Cold Cup Lids, as well as the company’s direction moving forward.

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The ProPack.pro podcast: Michael Dossor MAIP speaks about Result Group’s spectacular solutions

R esult Group general manager Michael Dossor MAIP recently spoke at a ProPack.pro podcast about the company’s recent PIDAs wins and what it means for the business.

Hear more about its multi-award winning Hungry Jack’s Uno Promotion and ATGA Table Grapes Project in this mini-series in association with the Australian Institute of Packaging.

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PKN podcast with PIDA winners

Episode 57: with Carol Kilcullen-Lawrence

PKN talks... Taking positive climate action through innovative packaging solutions, with Carol Kilcullen-Lawrence FAIP, CPP at UPM Raflatac, and Nicholas Rodgers MAIP at Ego Pharmaceuticals. Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Carol Kilcullen-Lawrence FAIP, CPP, sustainability consultant to UPM Raflatac, and Nicholas Rodgers MAIP, packaging technologist at Ego Pharmaceuticals.

The podcast explores how the industry is tackling climate change, and its response to the Climate Bill legislative requirements. We get an insight into how UPM Raflatac and Ego are undertaking these positive climate action initiatives ahead of targets, fulfilling consumer expectations, and how they meet label regulatory requirements, through their Forest Film solution.

We also get an insight into the relationship between suppliers and brand owners to implement Forest Film, and how it won them a number of Packaging Innovation and Design Awards (PIDA) awards. Find out more information about UPM Raflatac's positive climate action at: www.upmraflatac.com/ sustainable-packaging/our-sustainability-commitments/positive-climate-action/

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internationally recognised on-line Fundamentals of Packaging Technology (FPT) bite-sized modules are available exclusively through the AIP in Australasia. The FPT Course is set up for the convenience of busy working professionals, and the training platform is functionally intuitive. The beauty of the FPT course is that you only have to undertake lessons as you need to fill knowledge gaps so you can complete your training when your time allows, and at your own pace. Take the complete course and learn about all the major segments of packaging or customise your packaging training for your specific needs. Wherever you are, the course goes with you.

AIP now sells the The World Behind Recycling book for young children

One of our AIP Members, Anhely Milan MAIP has published a new book called ‘The World Behind Recycling’ which is an educational book for young children that talks about how recyclability helps to protect our planet.

The book answers all of the hard questions from a young child’s perspective: Have they ever looked at a product and wondered whether it is recyclable? Do they know what happens after they throw their waste away and how this waste is sorted and repurposed? Mr. Bin will travel with the child through the recycling world to discover all the secrets behind recyclability. The child will learn how to recycle at home, the different materials that can be recycled, and the wonderful recycling processes. After embarking on this journey, they will no longer see waste in the same way. They will make changes to their day-to-day activities that can change the world, help create a better and cleaner planet, and most importantly, protect our future. Recycling is just one simple thing we all can do. A wonderful tool for schools and your own children and grandchildren.

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Brambles’ 2022 Sustainability Review: on track to deliver on its 2025 targets

The company continues to improve efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts through industry collaboration and an ambitious science-based decarbonisation roadmap.

Sydney, Australia, 28 September 2022 – Brambles, the global supply chain solutions company operating in approximately 60 countries through the CHEP brand, has released its annual Sustainability Review, which reports on its material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and achievements for the financial year ending 30 June 2022.

Step into the positive

Brambles’ 2025 Sustainability targets and ambition to ‘Pioneer Regenerative Supply Chains’ are based on a ‘Planet Positive, Business Positive and Communities Positive’ strategy. Two years into the programme, Brambles’ Sustainability Review highlights tangible achievements 1, which show great progress towards a regenerative future:

Despite global supply chain disruptions and scarcity of lumber supply, Brambles has maintained 100% sourcing from certified sustainable forests and has also increased its sustainable Chain-of-Custody by three points to 72%;

Progress against Brambles’ new decarbonisation targets , which the company announced in June 2022, includes a 4.52% emissions reduction (versus FY20) for its science-based targets across its value chain (Scopes 1, 2 and 3), and a pathway to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, ten years earlier than the deadline set by the Paris Climate Agreement;

33% of management roles at Brambles are now held by women , demonstrating progress against our ‘Worklace Positive’ targets, which includes rolling out inclusivity, wellbeing-at-work and accessibility initiatives, as well as a commitment to at least 40% of management roles being held by women and doubling the number of women in its plants by 2025; Brambles is also independently rated as a Top Employer® in 21 countries and across five continents, illustrating the company’s commitment to its staff and to creating an inclusive and rewarding work environment. Brambles’ ambition is to be recognised as a Global Top Employer;

Brambles continues to deliver to communities . ‘Communities Positive’ is the third pillar of the 2025 sustainability strategy and is essential for Brambles' wider, positive contribution to society. Its global collaboration with food banks helped more than 16 million people in need through in-kind equipment donations and volunteering activities. Moreover, the CHEP Poland Communities Positive volunteers supported Ukrainian refugees by organising shelters and gathering supplies; and Brambles continues to improve efficiencies and reduce environmental impact through collaboration . The company collaborated with 370 customers during the year across a range of more than 1,400 initiatives, showing significant progress against the target to double the number of customer collaborations from 250 to 500 by 2025.

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Quest for the qualified packaging technologist I

How can the packaging industry work together to fill knowledge gaps and skills shortages, and help industry players become qualified packaging technologists, designers and engineers? AIP’s executive director Nerida Kelton has the answer.

T IS FAIR to say that if you were to graduate high school tomorrow in Australia and New Zealand there is no direct career path to become a qualified packaging technologist.

With no undergraduate degrees in packaging technology avail able through universities in the region, many find their way into the industry via an engineering, industrial design or food science degree. Very few people start their working life as a packaging technologist or engineer.

...the recent abundance of job advertisements for skilled packaging technologists, often thinly veiled as sustainability or procurement roles, is a clear sign that the industry is in desperate search for the ever-elusive qualified packaging technologist.”

The challenge is that Packaging Design and Technology is in fact a science that requires the appropri ate higher education and training in the discipline.

The flow-on effect is that even though packaging design is well and truly in the spotlight, there is a limited supply of truly quali fied packaging technologists and designers in the region. Most of these talented people are already entrenched in a business and are not looking to leave their current role any time soon.

There is a juxtaposition happen ing right now in the industry and it is interesting to watch.

On one hand, the recent abun dance of job advertisements for skilled packaging technologists, often thinly veiled as sustainabil ity or procurement roles, is a clear sign that the industry is in des perate search for the ever-elusive qualified packaging technologist.

On the other hand, the high volume of applications every year

for the Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Scholarship Program indi cates that many people are looking to upskill and become a qualified packaging technologist. The appli cants are often young and new to the industry with limited income to be able to invest in a packaging degree. They see the scholarship program as the answer.

The sad reality is that there are not enough scholarships available each year for all of the extremely competent applicants.

So how can the industry work together to fill knowledge gaps and skills shortages? How can we help those already in the industry to become qualified packaging tech nologists, designers and engineers?

The solutions are available and have been for over forty years. As the peak professional body for packaging training and educa tion in Australasia, the AIP offers an internationally accredited and

Packaging designer Azadeh Yousefi at work.

globally recognised Diploma in Packaging Technology, a Certificate in Packaging, bite-sized modules wrapped up in the Fundamentals in Packaging Technology (FPT) course, and a Master of Food Packaging & Innovation.

The good news is that there’s currently a large number of stu dents enrolled in the Diploma and Certificate degrees and many oth ers working on learning modules from the FPT course.

The bad news is that these numbers are not high enough to meet future skills demand. We need to see more enrolments to ensure that the next generation of packaging technologists have the qualifications to one day step into senior packaging roles.

So, this is where you can help. Consider working with the AIP to develop an internal scholarship program for your packaging team or pay for a Diploma in Packaging Technology or Certificate in Packaging degree for someone who shows promise in this field.

Another way is to offer your support to grow the scholarship program currently available in Australia and New Zealand so that we can collaboratively enhance the skills within the industry.

The ABA recognises the benefit of scholarships, as does the AIP, so we encourage industry to join with us to develop qualified pack aging technologists, designers and engineers into the packaging man agers of tomorrow. ■

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AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

ABA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The ABA, in partnership with the AIP, offers an annual Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand.

The Scholarship program gives one eligible candidate the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Packaging Technology and a second person to undertake a Certificate in Packaging.

This year, Lea Reynolds AAIP, commercialisation manager Steggall Nutrition was awarded the 2022 ABA Scholarship to undertake a Certificate in Packaging.

For Reynolds, being awarded this invaluable opportunity means that she can continue to learn and grow as the industry changes and be confident in the information that she has learned to tackle challenges and to make informed decisions.

The second 2022 ABA Scholarship was awarded to Mark Saturnino MAIP, packaging specialist at Woolworths, to undertake a Diploma in Packaging Technology.

Saturnino believes that undertaking the Diploma in Packaging degree will enable him to truly fill in the knowledge voids and become closer to his professional goals and personal aspirations. Once completing his degree, Saturnino would like to be seen as an emerging leader in this industry and engage in discussing problems relating to the elimination of food waste and packaging waste.

AIP PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP

The AIP President’s Scholarship works in collaboration with the ABA scholarship program to help one additional person undertake either a Certificate in Packaging or a Diploma in Packaging Technology each year.

The winner of the 2022 AIP President’s Award is Azadeh Yousefi, packaging designer, Production Packaging Innovations.

AIP president Jason Fields said: “Having faced many challenges in her life, Azadeh came to Australia with a strong passion to become part of the packaging industry in which she is qualified to work in. Sadly, in the country she came from women do not have the chance to grow in the field they are educated in. Yousefi is thriving in her career since landing here and represents the future of this industry.”

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AIP: Peak Professional Body for Packaging Education & Training in Australasia

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is the peak professional body for packaging education and training in Australasia; helping to shape the careers of generations of packaging professionals – from packaging technologists to international packaging business leaders along with a host of people in associated disciplines – sales and marketing, purchasing, production and environment.

The AIP was founded in 1963 in response to a need for packaging technologists to interact and provide a professional identity for individuals within the packaging industry. Having served the industry for over 59 years the AIP is the only professional body designed to provide professional and personal development to all levels of the packaging industry; educational offerings include the Diploma in Packaging Technology, the Certificate in Packaging, the Master in Food & Packaging Innovation, Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Designation, Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course, half-day training courses, conferences, technical forums, site visits, Influential Women’s Mentoring program, internship program and more. The AIP covers Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia. To find out more email info@aipack.com.au or www.aipack.com.au

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Coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the Annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards are designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field in Australia and New Zealand.

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The PIDA Awards are the exclusive award program for all Australia and New Zealand entries into the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards, which are coordinated by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). The AIP are the Member for Australia and New Zealand for the WPO. To find out more email pida@aipack.com.au

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