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Issue No. 6
July 2026
Australasian Packaging Industry Monthly Newsletter CPP
CERTIFIED PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL
Contents
AIP activities CPD accredited
Certified Packaging Professional designation
PIABC Approved Training Academy
Globally Recognised Education
AIP partners with new SME centre
6-8
FSSC, WPO & AIP unite to introduce Save Food Packaging into FSSC 22000 V7
4-5
AIP Packaging Panel Discussions x4
24
NEW AIP President ������������������������� 2-3 FSSC 22000 V7 includes packaging ��������������������������������������� 4-5 AIP partners with new SME packaging centre ���������������������������� 6-8 AIP News �������������������������������������� 9-15 Corporate Partner News ������������ 16-19 2026/2027 Events ���������������������� 22-39 ProPak Asia Wrap up ����������������� 40-94 Future of Food & Drink Summit ��� 96-97
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MONDAY 27 JULY 2026
Association News ��������������������� 99-107
NEW MEMBERS The AIP would like to welcome the following new Members... NAME GRADE STATE/COUNTRY Sandra Camargo Associate (AAIP) NSW Stanley D'Souza Member (MAIP) VIC Sachin Fernando Associate (AAIP) Sri Lanka Alexa Chloe Cray Pizon Member (MAIP) Philippine Member (MAIP) New Zealand Hannah Pollard Member (MAIP) NSW Christopher Selwood Associate (AAIP) VIC Karen Shaw Una Shepherd Member (MAIP) QLD
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AIP 2x Mini Training Courses
25-26
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TUESDAY 28 JULY 2026
Mini Training Course 1: Unboxing Accessbility: Easy to Open, Reclose, Grip & Handle Packaging Design Mini Training Course 2: Future of Soft Plastics & Flexible Packaging: Sustainable Trends & Innovations 27
2026 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN (PIDA) AWARDS Tuesday 28 July 2026 Crown Aviary, Crown Complex Melbourne Victoria, Australia Alongside FoodPro
SOLD OUT: With waiting list
Gala Dinner
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AIP: PEAK PROFESSIONAL BODY FOR PACKAGING EDUCATION & TRAINING IN AUSTRALASIA