AIP packaging training sessions and courses at foodpro

As an association partner, the AIP will be hosting two packaging sessions, two training courses and hosting an exhibition stand (K49) at Foodpro from 23–26 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Sunday 23 July, 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. All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

Speakers will include:

Alan Adams MAIP

Sustainability Director APAC

Sealed Air

Jasson Mills

Director Research & Development

Amcor Flexibles ANZ

Warwick Armstrong MAIP

General Manager Business Development & Marketing

Plantic Technologies

The session is free to attend.

Monday 24 July, Training Course #1: Flexible Packaging — Now & Into the Future

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:

• the benefits of flexible packaging
• the process of manufacturing
• where the future lies with flexible films and the changes ahead
• some of the latest packaging trends and what the driving forces are
• the challenges facing us with the sustainable packaging race toward.

This course is designed for all of industry to attend. All attendees will attain 12.5 CPD points per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

Course Lecturer

Joe Foster FAIP

Education Team

Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Places are limited and bookings can be made at http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=397

Monday 24 July, Training Course #2: Introduction to Active & Intelligent Packaging

We use smartphones and 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 and 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 consumers or offer value that will ensure customers ‘come back for more’. Best practice examples of award-winning packs across active and intelligent packaging will also be discussed in the course.

Discussions will cover active and 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 while at the same time providing an unparalleled customer experience. Is your business prepared for such transformations?

This course is designed for all of industry to attend. All attendees will attain 12.5 CPD points per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

Course Lecturer

Michael Dossor MAIP

Education Team

Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Places are limited and bookings can be made at http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=398

Tuesday 25 July, AIP Sustainable Packaging Session for the Food Industry:

This session will showcase innovative packs that have recently won PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Awards including certified compostable packs, fibre-based packs, packs made out of renewable materials and smart packaging. This session will bring together a number of experts in this field that have recently been recognised for their intuitive packaging that can potentially save food loss and waste across a value chain and also are more sustainable. All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

Speakers will include:

Richard Fernandez MAIP

Business Development Manager

Confoil

Felicity Kelly AAIP

Head of Sustainability

Bunzl Australia & New Zealand

Gilad Sadan MAIP

N.A.V.I Co. Global

The Packaging Hippie

The session is free to attend.

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