The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to announce that one of the Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) award winners from 2023 – JBS Australia & SEE – have been shortlisted as finalists for the most coveted WorldStar Packaging special award category – Sustainability. Only winners of the PIDA awards have exclusive entry in to the WorldStar Packaging Awards each year for Australia and New Zealand.
Sam Churchill, Group Manager Sustainability, JBS Australia said that “JBS Australia are delighted to be globally recognised for our packaging innovation efforts, in partnership with SEE. JBS is focused on feeding the world sustainably, which includes addressing the waste and durability challenges that comes with packaging. We are committed to evolving our packaging to reduce our footprint, by focusing on simplicity in design, considering end-of-life recycling, and using materials that keep products fresher for longer. The CRYOVAC Darfresh Mono-PET rollstock used by JBS Swift exemplifies how we can drive better environmental outcomes, all by dressing the product in less.” Sam Churchill, Group Manager Sustainability, JBS Australia
Alessandra Faccin, President APAC, SEE, added that “It is an absolute honour to receive this prestigious recognition. This achievement not only underscores the brilliance of our CRYOVAC® food packaging innovation but also reflects our strong commitment to collaboration in our sustainability journey. It highlights the value we place on partnerships and the dedication of our teams, who work closely with customers to demonstrate the tangible benefits that sustainable packaging can offer.”
The winners of the WorldStar Sustainability special award will be announced on the 15th of June at the 2024 WorldStar Packaging Awards ceremony which will be held at ProPak Asia, Bangkok, Thailand. There will be a large delegation of Australian and New Zealand companies heading to the WorldStar Packaging Awards ceremony as 14 will be receiving general awards on the night.