Presented by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in partnership with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST), WA Food & Beverage packaging forum on 30 October will bring you up to speed with the latest in packaging design to impact sustainability, food safety and shelf life extension.

The WA Food & Beverage Packaging Forum will include an expo showcasing local packaging suppliers and an opportunity to bring your own packaging and book a brief 1:1 consultation session with a packaging expert.

Consultation places are limited and bookings are essential.
Please email foodindustryinnovation@dpird.wa.gov.au to register your interest. Allocations will be made on a first come first serve basis.

Secure your place and attend presentations on:

• Global Packaging Trends
• Packaging Design & Consumer Insights
• Sustainable Packaging, E.g. Food waste and packaging design criteria to save food; Plastic, glass and metal packaging and their impact on the environment; Understanding the full life cycle of packaging: Non-renewable resources, plant-based bioplastics, compostable and recycled alternatives; Reusable packaging and related food safety; Sustainable packaging design; Recycling in Western Australia.
• Food Safety & Shelf Life Extension, E.g. Food safety; Shelf life and design elements; Current technologies for shelf life extension; Selecting the right label to suit the package.

The event forum will be held at The Hall, The Camfield, Roger MacKay Dr, Burswood, WA 6000