A half-day training course on the role of packaging in minimising food waste was held in Sydney recently.
The event was run by Dr Karli Verghese, who is the Reducing Supply Chain Losses Research Program leader of the newly formed Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre.
Participants learned about food loss and waste, and discussed the role of packaging in its prevention.
In attendance were primary producers, brand manufacturers, packaging companies, designers, academics, and state government representatives, who shared on the issues and challenges faced.
Packaging can help reduce food loss and waste by cushioning produce from farm to shelf, provide appropriate serving sizes and portioning, and seal packs effectively.
Fit-for-purpose product packaging design that balances the selection of packaging materials with protection of the food’s resources was discussed, as was the importance of whole of life cycle design.
The next stop on the AIP roadshow will be Auckland, New Zealand as a part of FoodTech PackTech on 19 September.
Book here or email info@aipack.com.au for more information.
The half-day course was part of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)’s commitment to the Save Food Initiative by FAO, the National Food Waste Strategy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal.
