International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
28 September, 2026AIP is recognising International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September 2026, which is coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Transforming waste into UV-blocking food packaging
15 September, 2026Researchers in Japan have developed a sustainable strategy to upcycle microplastic waste into carbon quantum dots for use in food packaging films for fruit preservation applications.
APCO Platform for next phase of packaging reform in Australia
14 September, 2026Following the Australian Government's decision not to introduce a new national packaging scheme, APCO has released its policy positions for packaging reform.
Turning apple by-products into food packaging of the future
08 September, 2026A food technology student project at Massey University is exploring how food processing by-products can be transformed into sustainable packaging materials.
Packaging refresh for Victorian craft spirits brand
03 September, 2026Peacock Bros has worked with Organic Bay Distillery on a packaging redesign to help strengthen its shelf presence in Australia's crowded craft spirits market.
AIP and Informa Markets expand their partnership across Asia
31 August, 2026The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is expanding its educational support to even more Informa shows, starting with 2027 Food & Hospitality Asia in Singapore.
KM Packaging K-PEEL VPMe recycle-ready film
28 August, 2026KM Packaging's K-Peel VPMe recycle-ready polyolefin film is now available in Australia and New Zealand.
Asahi switches to recycled material for all plastic soft drink bottles
20 August, 2026Around 350 million of Asahi Beverages' plastic soft drink bottles are now made in Australia with repurposed plastic instead of virgin material.
interpack China to partner with AIP
12 August, 2026interpack China expands its international presence through a partnership with the Australasian Institute of Packaging.
'Smart' packaging film developed to confirm food freshness
10 August, 2026Kyushu University researchers have developed a 'self-healing' packaging film that detects food spoilage in real time and also helps to extend shelf life of the packaged food.
Edible coating to keep strawberries fresh without refrigeration
05 August, 2026University of British Columbia researchers have developed an edible, seaweed-derived coating designed to keep strawberries fresh at room temperature.
Three gold and one silver for reusable food packaging solution
04 August, 2026Bonson Packaging achieved three gold awards and one silver award for its RePlay Returnable System at the recent Packaging Innovation & Design Awards.
Processing residues used to create an active film for fresh food
03 August, 2026Researchers have turned certain food waste into a strong biodegradable active film with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties designed to protect fresh food.
2026 ABA Scholarships open the door for two packaging professionals
31 July, 2026Andrew Rennie and Ola Wicik have won scholarships in AIP's formal packaging certificate and diploma programs, announced at the 2026 PIDA Awards in Melbourne.
AIP to partner with the Packaging Cockpit
28 July, 2026The tool calculates the technical recyclability and lifecycle assessment of packaging systems, provides scientific calculations and enables data interface with suppliers and brands.
