This year Vice President Sustainability & Save Food, Nerida Kelton FAIP, will be attending TokyoPack and providing a presentation, and participating in two separate panels.

On Wednesday the 14th of October Nerida will be joining panel discussion ‘Packaging Foresight 2035: The Transformation you can’t afford to miss. On Thursday the 15th of October she will be presenting ‘The Paradox between Packaging & Food Waste and then joining a IPPO panel.

More details on TokyoPack 2026 and how to register to attend the sessions are below

14th October Panel
https://www.tokyo-pack.jp/event/13994/module/booth/459141/446269

15th October presentation and panel
https://www.tokyo-pack.jp/event/13994/module/booth/459141/446349

Visitor registration
https://www.tokyo-pack.jp

IPE Pack are proud to announce they are a new Gold Corporate Partner of the AIP.

The AIP would like to welcome our newest Gold Corporate Partner, IPE Pack & Technology. With more than 30 years dedicated to barrier shrink packaging, IPE Pack & Technology brings specialist knowledge, advanced manufacturing, and technical expertise to customers across the meat, smallgoods, poultry, cheese and seafood industries.

Established in 1998, IPE has grown into one of the world’s leading specialist manufacturers of barrier shrink bags, films and casings.  With advanced manufacturing capabilities spanning multilayer extrusion, printing, and converting, including structures up to 13 layers, IPE develops high-performance packaging solutions designed to extend shelf life, improve product protection and presentation, reduce food and packaging waste, and support the transition towards more sustainable packaging.

IPE Pack & Technology Oceania provides customers across Australia and New Zealand with local technical, commercial and supply-chain support, backed by IPE’s global manufacturing, R&D and innovation capabilities.

As Barrier Shrink Specialists, their focus is not simply on supplying packaging, but working alongside processors, retailers and industry partners to develop practical solutions for the changing requirements of food safety, sustainability, recyclability, and packaging performance.

Contact: info@hq-plastic.com

“IPE Pack & Technology joined the AIP as a Partner because we believe the future of packaging will be shaped through education, collaboration and the sharing of technical knowledge across our industry.

As barrier shrink specialists, we have significant experience in shelf-life extension, food-waste reduction, material optimisation, and the transition towards more sustainable flexible packaging structures. 

Partnering with the AIP gives us the opportunity not only to continue learning, but also to contribute our knowledge and experience to the broader packaging community.

For IPE, the partnership is about being an active participant in the industry—working together to develop better packaging solutions, support the next generation of packaging professionals and help move the industry towards a more sustainable future.”

Warwick Armstrong, Managing Director – Oceania, IPE Pack & Technology

Confoil are proud to announce they are a new Gold Corporate Partner of the AIP.

The AIP would like to welcome our newest Gold Corporate Partner, Confoil. Confoil are a proudly Australian-owned food packaging manufacturer with 60 years of local manufacturing experience. What began as a family business has grown into a trusted partner for leading food manufacturers, processors and retailers across Australia and beyond.

Their portfolio spans foil, paperboard and moulded pulp, giving customers genuine choice to suit their product, budget and sustainability goals. Confoil continue to invest in smarter, sustainable packaging, exploring new materials and formats to support their customers for years to come.

Confoil brings a rare mix of manufacturing expertise, cost stability, and sustainability to today’s packaging market, backed by real local production. As global costs continue to shift, that combination of reliability and value is what sets us apart.

Their locally made SupaFoil and DualPak trays reflect that value in practice. Both are engineered to perform at every stage of the supply chain, from cold chain storage through to the table, while remaining a cost-effective alternative to imported trays. It’s this pairing of consistent technical performance and competitive pricing that positions them as a packaging partner you can rely on.

Contact us: P: +61 3 8720 1966 | confoil.com.au

“We are proud to announce that Confoil has joined the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) as a Gold Sponsor. This partnership reflects Confoil’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Australian packaging industry, driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence across the sector.

As a Gold Sponsor, Confoil looks forward to strengthening our engagement with the AIP community, collaborating with industry leaders, and supporting initiatives that help shape the future of packaging. We are excited to be part of the AIP community and look forward to contributing to a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable packaging industry.”

Scott Henschke, Director of Sales & Marketing, Confoil Australia & New Zealand

Please read the latest interview with Vice President Sustainability & Save Food, for the WPO, Nerida Kelton by DLG e.V. – German Agricultural Society for the Anuga FoodTec magazine where they discussed the Australasian Institute of Packaging developed Save Food Packaging Design guidelines, how they are being globalised by the WPO World Packaging Organisation Foundation FSSC SAVE FOOD Initiative, FAO, UNIDO Food Business, Wageningen University & Research and more.
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Packaging plays a fundamental and integral role, if designed intuitively at the start, to minimise food loss and waste across the value chain. The Save Food packaging design guidelines will help you on this journey.
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Nerida will also be speaking at Anuga FoodTec 2027 about this very topic (Cologne 23-26 Feb 2027), and she will be on the WPO stand all week so please come and join the WPO.
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The Save Food Packaging Design Guidelines are a practical set of guidelines that help packaging designers, manufacturers, and brands reduce food waste through smart packaging. They bridge the gap between preventing food loss and achieving global sustainability goals. Nerida Kelton, Executive Director of the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP), Vice President for Sustainability & Save Food at the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), and WPO representative for the SAVE FOOD Initiative, explains in an interview how companies can use the guidelines to specifically design more sustainable packaging and thereby make a measurable contribution to reducing food loss.

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Read the FULL INTERVIEW here… 

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Detpak are proud to announce they are a new Bronze Corporate Partner of the AIP.
The AIP would like to welcome our newest Bronze Corporate Partner, Detpak. Detpak is a leading provider of paper and board packaging solutions and part of the global Detmold Group. For more than 75 years, they have partnered with businesses across foodservice, FMCG, retail and industrial sectors to develop packaging that delivers on performance, quality, and sustainability. Through our manufacturing expertise, technical knowledge, and innovation capabilities, they help customers navigate evolving market requirements while improving packaging outcomes across the supply chain.
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As a Partner of the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP), Detpak is committed to supporting the advancement of the packaging industry through knowledge sharing, education, and collaboration. Our team brings practical expertise in packaging design, materials, sustainability, repulpability, recyclability and regulatory considerations, helping AIP Members make informed packaging decisions and stay ahead of industry developments. We look forward to contributing to the professional development of packaging professionals and supporting innovation across the Australasian packaging community.
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Key Contact: Mark Rohrlach
Regional Sales Manager Industrial – Australasia
Mark.Rohrlach@detpak.com

“Detpak is proud to partner with the Australasian Institute of Packaging, an organisation that has played a vital role in advancing packaging education, professional development and industry excellence for more than 60 years. As packaging continues to evolve, collaboration and knowledge sharing are more important than ever.  Through this partnership, we look forward to supporting AIP Members, contributing our expertise, and working alongside industry peers to encourage innovation and help shape the future of sustainable packaging.” 
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Mark Rohrlach
Regional Sales Manager Industrial – Australasia

FAO has launched a new self-paced, open-access virtual learning course on tackling food loss and waste (FLW) across the agrifood system.
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A new course from the Virtual Learning Center of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) focuses on these choices. “Tackling Food Loss and Waste across the Agrifood Systems,” now available in an open-access format, examines how food loss and waste occur and what can be done to prevent and reduce it.
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Developed by the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, in collaboration with the International Food Waste Coalition programme under WRAP Europe, the course follows the path of food through production, processing, retail and food service. At each stage, it asks a set of questions: Where does loss occur, what drives it, and what can be changed without remaking the system entirely?
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In primary production, losses often reflect timing and shifts in market demand. In processing, they frequently result from specifications that reject edible food. In retail and hospitality, they often stem from forecasting, storage and portioning.
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“The development of this course has been a journey of collaboration and learning, bringing together partners and practitioners from across the region. It combines technical expertise, field experience, and regional perspectives. Reducing food loss and waste starts with measurement, but it does not stop there,” said Raimund Jehle, FAO Regional Programme Leader.
“This course was designed to support practitioners in moving from data to action: identifying root causes, implementing solutions, and tracking progress over time. Its aim is to turn knowledge into action by equipping stakeholders with the tools to reduce food loss and waste in a practical and measurable way. ”
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The course reflects a broader shift in how the issue is understood and addressed. It is framed as something that can be measured, compared and managed, drawing on methodologies developed by FAO and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as well as the Food Loss and Waste Accounting and Reporting Standard, and approaches such as Target-Measure-Act.
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The six-module course emphasises application throughout: it provides measurement tools, case studies and examples of real-world interventions tailored to each stage of the food supply chain: primary production, processing, retail/wholesale, and hotels, restaurants and catering (HoReCa).  It is designed to support practitioners in measuring and monitoring losses within their own operations, identifying root causes, developing responses and assessing both economic and environmental outcomes.  The course also features a technical webinar on consumer food waste, including a presentation by the European Commission ’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE).
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Course features:

• Six comprehensive modules (core and elective).
• Flexible, self-paced format allows learners to engage at their convenience.
• Accessible via computer, tablet or smartphone.
• Can be used as a quick-reference tool at any time.
• Free and available worldwide.
• Certificate awarded upon completion..

Target audience is representatives from sectoral associations (farmers, processors, retailers, etc.) extension services, and employees of food companies across the agrifood systems (including processing, wholesale and retail and HoReCa). This group encompasses professionals involved in performance management, waste management, corporate social responsibility, or marketing, as well as those, interested in understanding the costs and impacts of FLW and exploring potential solutions.
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The course is accessible at any time after registering on the FAO Virtual Learning Centers website.
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The course was co-developed with partners and peer-reviewed by multiple technical experts to ensure both technical accuracy and practical relevance.
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The course pilot was delivered with instructors in early 2025, bringing together 171 participants from 11 countries across Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Türkiye. Participants came from across the food system – farmers, processors, retailers, civil society and policymakers – with different constraints but similar questions about where losses occur and how they can be reduced.
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The course is free and available worldwide. It can be taken in sequence or consulted as needed. It does not promise a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it offers tools to measure losses, trace their causes and reduce them, step by step.
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https://virtual-learning-center.fao.org/login/index.php

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tesa is a global leader in adhesive solutions, with over 125 years of expertise helping manufacturers improve product performance, production efficiency and packaging outcomes.  tesa work across the packaging value chain to provide high-performance adhesive solutions for carton sealing, paper-based packaging, reinforcement, easy opening and more, supporting reliable manufacturing while meeting evolving sustainability requirements.

Beyond supplying products, tesa partner with brand owners, converters and packaging manufacturers to optimise packaging performance through technical expertise, application support and collaborative product development.  tesa looks forward to working with AIP members to share knowledge and develop innovative packaging solutions together.

If you would like to discuss your packaging challenges or explore how tesa can help, they would love to hear from you.

For enquiries, please contact: Mark.Wroblewski@tesa.com

“We are pleased to partner with the Australian Institute of Packaging, an organisation that plays a vital role in advancing packaging knowledge and innovation across the industry.

At tesa, we believe the best packaging solutions are developed through collaboration, and we look forward to sharing our adhesive expertise while working alongside AIP members to help solve packaging challenges and support the future of packaging in Australasia.”

Clara Yeo, tesa tape

The 2026 edition of foodpro delivered record engagement across four days at MCEC, with 500+ exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors on the show floor.
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With one in five visitors returning across multiple days, foodpro 2026 recorded strong dwell time and repeat engagement, as attendees moved between live equipment demonstrations at the Demo Exchange, the Innovation Stage, the Business Lounge and Industry Hub feature area to evaluate technology, meet suppliers and build relationships that will shape purchasing decisions well beyond the show.
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The show floor was further elevated by a program of co-located industry events, including the Australasian Institute of Packaging’s (AIP) two training courses, a packed room for the 4x packaging forums, the Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards showcase area inside foodpro, a walking tour of the show which saw over 50 people in attendance, a treasure hunt to find PIDA finalists and AIP Corporate Partners, the AIP stand and the AIP also held for the first time the 2026 PIDA Awards Gala Dinner alongside the show with a full room.
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The AIP see foodpro as the pinnacle food and packaging tradeshow in Australia and would like to acknowledge Louise Brooks for strengthening this important partnership.
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The AIP looks forward to the 2029 edition of foodpro.

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Read the FULL wrap up here….

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In today’s rapidly evolving market, packaging companies face an increasingly complex set of challenges. Fluctuating raw material prices and supply chains, the ongoing balancing act between cost and quality, and the need for frequent line changeovers to accommodate multiple SKUs are putting heavy pressure on operations. When combined with stricter mandates for automation, compliance, and sustainability, these factors are profoundly shaping production strategies and business decisions.

Scheduled for 16–18 November 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), interpack China 2026 will showcase equipment, materials, and technologies spanning the entire packaging industry chain. As a member of the interpack alliance—the global network for processing and packaging trade fairs—this year’s event focuses on live, practical technology demonstrations. You will discover a highly relevant, real-world content program designed to help you source actionable solutions you can immediately implement on the shop floor.

Discover Global Packaging at the World of Packaging: interpack China 2026 Unveils International Exhibitor Lineup
Connecting global packaging innovations with the Chinese market, interpack China 2026 will host exhibitors from 12 countries and regions. The trade fair offers comprehensive, one-stop processing and packaging solutions for buyers across key sectors, including food, beverages, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, consumer goods (non-food), and industrial goods.

Leading international brands including Multivac, INCOE, Earflap, Unicontrols, KOCH, Waldner, LAWER, sykell, Langguth, KYCZ, NUEVOPAK, Aasted, SUPER DRY, Knack, NAMYANG, HANWA, Stora Enso, ASTRONOVA, NORDMECCANICA, SATO、Hansin, TG, Papkot, KYORAKU have confirmed their participation.

Meet them this November: https://www.interpack-cn.com/links?id=3803

interpack China 2026 Introduces Navigation Routes to Tackle Packaging Pain Points
Driven by new material trends, rapid product iterations, and shifting production models, the packaging industry must be more agile than ever. Manufacturers are asking critical questions: Can our production lines handle new materials? Is our equipment flexible enough for faster changeovers? How do we maintain strict quality control despite rising costs? Furthermore, priorities vary significantly by sector. Food and beverage producers focus on shelf-life and high throughput; Cosmetics brands must balance multi-SKU flexibility with premium aesthetics; and pharmaceutical companies prioritize stability, requiring flawless barrier protection and clear labeling. Meanwhile, logistics and cross-border e-commerce rely heavily on transit durability and processing efficiency.

To address these diverse needs, interpack China 2026 is introducing dedicated navigation routes. Designed around real-world production scenarios, these curated routes directly target the industry’s most pressing concerns—from navigating material price hikes and supply cuts, to achieving cost efficiency, meeting new compliance standards, and safely ramping up capacity.

The program features nine specialized tracks: AI & Smart Packaging, Plastic Packaging, Paper Packaging, Food & Beverage, Home/Personal Care/Cosmetics, Foodservice/Coffee/Tea, Logistics/Cross-Border E-Commerce, Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare, and Pet Food. Each route guides you to the most relevant machinery and material suppliers, ensuring a highly efficient, customized sourcing experience that aligns with your business requirements.

Packaging Extreme Challenges: Live Demonstrations to Overcome Real-World Production Hurdles
Many packaging professionals face a common dilemma: no matter how thoroughly technical specifications are reviewed or physical samples inspected, unforeseen issues often arise once full-scale production begins. Under intense real-world conditions—such as heavy-duty filling, high-temperature sterilization, long-haul transit, and frequent line changeovers—packaging failures frequently lead to significant capacity loss and inflated operational costs.

To give attendees firsthand visibility into how technologies truly perform, interpack China 2026 is upgrading “Packaging Extreme Challenges” sector. By replicating shop-floor environments right on the exhibition floor, this interactive area puts materials, products, and machinery to the ultimate stress test, validating their reliability where it matters most. You will experience a powerful lineup of live demonstrations at interpack China 2026. Highlights include spouted pouch capable of withstanding up to 100 kg of applied pressure without bursting, resealable lidding film that maintains its hold after 50 uses, and multi-format packaging machine that completes full line changeovers in just 30 seconds.

The event will also showcase hot-melt box sealer running at 40–100 boxes per minute, pan-AI X-ray inspection system detecting foreign bodies as small as 0.1 mm, automatic thermoforming machine achieving 80–90% sheet utilization with an energy draw of just 11 kWh, powder packaging machine executing 80+ cuts per minute, and sanitary incline conveyor designed for 30-second cleaning cycles. Moving far beyond the limitations of traditional brochures and technical spec sheets, this immersive experience allows you to instantly verify how well solutions will perform on your own production lines, helping you pinpoint exactly what you need to overcome your specific operational bottlenecks.

Discover the future of packaging at interpack China 2026, taking place 16–18 November 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Register today to secure fast-track entry, visitor gifts, and special rewards for group delegations!

Claim your free ticket: https://www.interpack-cn.com/links?id=3803

The company’s advanced sealing technologies support a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, lubricants, and household products. Meyer Seals solutions help protect product integrity, prevent leakage, provide tamper evidence, enhance consumer convenience, and support sustainability goals.

As the regional hub for Asia Pacific, Meyer Seals Asia works closely with brand owners, packaging manufacturers, fillers, and converters to deliver tailored sealing solutions that improve product safety, packaging performance, operational efficiency, and consumer confidence.

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