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.
AIP appoints its new President
24 July, 2026Michael Dossor, CEO of Result Group, has been appointed as the new President of the AIP, taking over from John Bigley who has completed his three-year term.
Reinventing sustainable food packaging of the future
22 July, 2026Researchers used cellulose derived from fermented coconut water to develop strong multilayered films designed to help preserve food quality.
Join the AIP on a packaging tech walking tour of foodpro
06 July, 2026The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be taking Walking Tours of foodpro on 29 July 2026.
Nestlé launches on-pack date-labelling pilot to help tackle food waste
02 July, 2026'Sniff, Look, Taste' is a new Australian pilot launched by Nestlé to tackle one of the most common causes of household food waste: date label confusion.
2026 PIDA Award Finalists announced
05 June, 2026Unique designs have been recognised as finalists for the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) awards in 2026.
AIP joins AFGC as a member
01 June, 2026The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has announced that it has joined the Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) as a member.
AIP elevates packaging discussions at foodpro 2026
27 May, 2026foodpro has a new partnership with the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) — giving the industry even more reasons to gather in Melbourne from 26–29 July 2026.
Recycle-ready dip cup packaging available from Amcor
19 May, 2026Amcor has developed a recycle-ready polypropylene (PP) pre-made dressing, condiment and sauce dip cup array to meet evolving sustainability regulations and demands.
Trends in beverage packaging
19 May, 2026The recent interpack event brought together international players in bottling, canning and packaging beverages — here's a summary of some of the latest trends on show.
NZ produce supply chain eliminates 200m cardboard boxes
13 May, 2026Viscount New Zealand has eliminated the equivalent of more than 200 million single-use cardboard boxes through its reusable plastic crate system.
