EXCLUSIVE: The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards is back bigger than ever, with a record-breaking number of entries this year presenting the judges with a formidable task to select the finalists. Awards in 15 categories are up for grabs, with close on 50 innovations in the running in the packaging sector awards, and 20 outstanding individuals in the packaging professional and scholarship awards. Sustainable Packaging Design attracted the most entries, and the top scoring finalist is Caps & Closures, in the running for seven awards.
The announcement of a pathway forward for soft plastics collection from Australia’s environment ministers has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
The PKN Women in Packaging Awards event was a vibrant occasion celebrating talented, hard-working women, with winners chosen from a group of high calibre finalists, whose collective success marks positive steps forward for our industry .