Having served the industry since 1063, the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is the peak professional body for packaging education and training in Australasia; helping to shape the careers of generations of packaging professionals – from packaging technologists to international packaging business leaders along with a host of people in associated disciplines – sales and marketing, purchasing, production and environment. The AIP covers Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia.
The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is actively involved in combating food loss and waste through various initiatives and programs including:
SAVE FOOD Initiative: AIP is a proud member of the global SAVE FOOD Initiative, which aims to reduce global food waste and loss.
Save Food Packaging Guidelines & Research: The AIP were the project lead for the global Save Food Packaging design criteria, research and guidelines development within End Food Waste Australia.
Save Food Packaging Training: The Institute have designed a global Save Food Packaging Training course to help companies embed the 5x principles into the NPD process so that packaging can be designed at the start to minimise food loss and waste.
Save Food Packaging Awards: Within the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) awards the AIP has developed a Save Food Packaging special award to recognise companies who are designing innovative packaging that minimise food loss and waste across Australia & New Zealand. The AIP were the first to offer this special award globally.
Save Food Packaging Case Studies: Coming off the back of the awards the AIP has a detailed series of best practice award-winning case studies available.
Food Waste Reduction Goals: AIP supports the Australian Food Pact, which aims to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030. The Institute encourages its members to join the pact to help achieve this goal.
Education and Training: AIP offers education and training programs to assist with minimising food waste and loss globally. These programs include the Save Food Packaging Design Award and various hands-on workshops and training courses.
Partnerships with Food Rescue Organisations: AIP also partnered with Foodbank Australia for over 15 years to run an annual Christmas Hamper Packing Program in Queensland. In that time over $1 million of products were donated and 15,000 hampers were packed by volunteers from the AIP and sister associations.
AIP’s commitment to fighting food waste is a result of its collaboration with various organisations and its focus on education, training, and partnerships. By implementing these strategies, AIP aims to reduce food waste and improve the sustainability of the packaging industry.
