Winners announced for 2018 PIDA Awards
The winners of the 2018 Packaging & Processing Innovation and Design Awards (PIDA) for Australia and New Zealand were announced in front of 500...
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New State of Sustainability Report shows Packaging Professionals question sustainability
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased that they have supported the inaugural State of Sustainability report; a new global survey released by...
What packaging do you think consumers find hard-to-open?
Arthritis Australia’s Accessible Packaging Researcher Alexandra Brayshaw, MAIP is interested in knowing what packaging you think consumers struggle to open most and why. Alexandra...
APCO, Planet Ark labelling scheme to combat waste
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), alongside Planet Ark and PREP Design, have launched a nation-wide labelling scheme that will help consumers better understand...
Sdg Target 12.3 on Food Loss and Waste: 2017 Progress Report
In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 Agenda for...
In search of environmentally friendly shopping bags
Free plastic carrier bags will disappear from Australia’s two largest supermarkets in 2018. There are many arguments for and against this change, as it...
New WPO Board Member elected for ANZ
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to announce that Nerida Kelton MAIP has been nominated by her peers to take on the...
The biggest trends shaping consumer behaviour in 2018
2018 will see consumers continuing to question their values, priorities and purchasing decisions, prioritising brands and issues that matter to them. From mindfulness to...
Australia & NZ packaging innovations recognised in WorldStar Packaging Awards
Five Australian companies and one New Zealand company have achieved international recognition for their innovative and unique packaging designs in the prestigious WorldStar Packaging...
Mintel Global Packaging Trend Predictions for 2018 report
Mintel 2018 Global Packaging Trends predictions are now available for all AIP Members to download. The report is a look at the challenges...