• The AIP conference takes place biennially.
    The AIP conference takes place biennially.
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With packaging technology evolving at breakneck pace, a conference that brings the Australian industry the latest developments, delivered by local and global experts, is surely a must attend for every packaging team?

Every two years the Australian packaging industry has an opportunity to gather in one forum, learn about new technology and directions, contribute meaningfully to industry dialogue, and network with colleagues and customers.

The biennial national conference put on by the industry's peak education body, the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), this year promises to surpass all others, with registrations already exceeding previous numbers.

AIP has pulled out all the stops to deliver the most comprehensive presentation line-up covering topical issues, game-changing technology and disruptive trends driving packaging innovation.

The action-packed programme is punctuated with special events, including the PIDA Awards and WorldStar Awards, the inaugural Women in Industry breakfast forum, and a special once-off Fundamentals of Packaging Technology training course run by US expert, Jane Chase.

If you haven't registered yet, or haven't approved a member of your team's request to attend yet, do it now by clicking here.

The conference takes place on 2-3 May at Marriott Resort, Surfers Paradise, QLD.

 

Food & Drink Business

The former deputy chief of staff to the federal communications minister, Amanda Watson, has been appointed CEO of the Brewers Association of Australia (BAA).  Watson starts in the role on 14 July and replaces John Preston, who had been in the role for five years.

The Victorian government has invested $160,000 to support the sustainability and profitability of the state’s wine industry, matched by $240,000 from Wine Australia. The funds will help Wine Victoria to provide the wine industry with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to improve practices and outcomes.

Australian spirits producers had an outstanding showing at the 2025 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, with top scoring producers including 30 Knots Spirits, Australian Distilling Co., Ester Distilling, Mt. Uncle Distillery, Nine Circles Distillery, and Turner Stillhouse.