Business solutions

Tackling food waste to boost the economy

19 April, 2023

Food waste is an issue with a profound impact on the Australian economy, costing around $36.6 billion annually according to government estimates.


Australian Government reaches barley agreement with China

17 April, 2023

The Australian Government has reached an agreement with China to create a pathway towards resolving the dispute over Australian barley.


2023 PIDA Awards winners announced

17 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The PIDA Awards are designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across Australia and New Zealand.


foodpro to return in July 2023

17 April, 2023

Taking place from 23–26 July, foodpro 2023 sees the return of Australia's longest running trade event dedicated to food processing.


Introduction to Packaging Specifications webinar

13 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

AIP will be running an online training course, titled 'Introduction to Packaging Specifications', on 24 May 2023.


Digital reforms set to benefit honey exporters

12 April, 2023

Digital reforms that streamline the export certification process to Great Britain and the EU are set to benefit Australian honey exporters.


Sidel to present packaging solutions at interpack

12 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

Sidel will be showcasing its end-of-line packaging solutions at interpack 2023, focusing on agility, sustainability and digital.


interpack: countdown is on for kick-off

11 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Messe Dusseldorf GmbH

After a six-year break, the trade fair is returning with a focus on digital technologies and sustainable products and processes.


foodpro exhibitors win at PIDA Awards

11 April, 2023

Following the first day of the AIP's Australian Packaging Conference in Melbourne, the 2023 PIDA Awards were held, with a focus on sustainability.


Aussie PIDA award winners shortlisted for Special Awards

11 April, 2023

Two PIDA award winners from 2022 — Caps & Closures and BioPak — have been shortlisted as finalists for three WorldStar Packaging Special Awards.


Cultivated meat company to invest in Wilk Technologies

11 April, 2023

Steakholder Foods, a deep-tech food company in the cultivated meat industry, has announced its participation in a strategic investment round in Wilk Technologies.


Coles buying milk processing facilities from Saputo Dairy Australia

06 April, 2023

Coles Group has announced that it will acquire two automated milk processing facilities from Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) for approximately $105 million.


Key outcomes from the Food Ministers' Meeting

06 April, 2023

The FMM recently met to consider food regulation and policy matters, concerning infant formula, pregnancy warning labels, the kava standard and Indigenous foods.


interpack to hold exclusive event for women

05 April, 2023

For the first time, interpack will host an event to bring together women in the sector to promote diversity and benefit from each other's experiences.


The Future of Soft Plastics & Flexibles: webinar

05 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

AIP is running a webinar to provide an opportunity to hear from packaging experts and better understand the current state of soft plastics and flexibles in Australia. 


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