Conference Day Two: Wednesday, 28th November 2018
9:00 am - 9:30 am CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
9:30 am - 9:40 am Opening Remarks by IQPC and the Conference Chair
9:40 am - 10:20 am Good Food comes in an Innovative Pack
The power of working in cluster groups – Innovative in a Pack –as co-founder and chair of FAN food and ag network (Australia’s fastest growing food cluster group) We’re found at FAN that we can achieve so much more through collaboration. Through working together the benefits of diversity of thought can be harnessed
The power of learning from mistakes - Making Failure Worthwhile – as a design thinking practitioner and global innovator, I observe that many Australian companies are missing out on the good habit of embedding the opportunity to fail smart: failing small and early, learning, experimenting, adapting, pivoting … and then scaling!
Sustainability business practice - Good for Planet and Business –With the increased buying power of Millennials and Centennials, sustainable, eco-friendly packaging will go beyond being ‘good for the planet’, it will be ‘good for business’ too. Companies who can redesign creatively within sustainable confides will be well rewarded.
Jacqui Wilson-Smith
Global InnovationMcCormick & Company, Co-founder and Chair of FAN (Food & Agribusiness Network)
10:20 am - 11:00 am Developing Environmentally sustainable packaging with the Australia Packaging Covenant Organization
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
has been charged by all Australian governments to make
all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by
2025. To achieve this goal, APCO is working closely with
governments and industry to deliver a range of sustainable
design, recycling, waste to landfill reduction and circular
economy projects. Recognised as one of Australia’s leading
product stewardship organisations with a strong national
and global collaborative network, APCO is committed
to reducing the environmental impact of packaging in
Australia by moving towards a circular economy.
11:00 am - 11:30 am MORNING TEA AND NETWORKING BREAK
11:30 am - 12:10 pm Developing a Sustainable & Responsible Offer in commoditized markets
This session will focus on the commercial business realities and sustainability in a broad sense.
Including:
- How to remain competitive in a commoditised marketplace.
- Assessing the entire route to market in terms of sustainability and packaging
- Balancing commercial realities with quality and sustainability outcomes
12:10 pm - 12:50 pm PANEL DISCUSSION: Introducing a Circular Economy to Effectively Utilize Limited Resources and Obtain a Smaller Packaging Footprint
The average consumer is becoming increasingly environmentally conscious and an estimated 50% of consumers would pay more for sustainable packaging in 5-10 years’ time
- Promoting awareness and understanding of the importance of recycling the finished product
- Understanding how the industry can work together to find sustainable alternatives for packaging materials
- Adding value to waste streams from the need to reduce environmental impact
- Creating alternative recyclable materials which fit within your commercial goals
- Developing waste management infrastructure, especially in developing countries to ensure your product can be recycled
Panel Members:
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm NETWORKING LUNCH
1:50 pm - 2:30 pm CASE STUDY: Norco Foods Case Study: Developing a Packaging Strategy Based Around Sustainability, Consumer differentiation and Innovation
Norco Foods has been successful in implementing sustainability initiatives including recycling and re use of various materials as well as a management system for HDPE milk bottles.
The strengthened Packaging strategy looks at continuing these initiatives but adding the critical consumer awareness element that contributes to the brand success:
- Using packaging as an innovation tool in mature categories
- Developing sustainable packaging materials and formats
- Aligning the Company vision and Brands to consumer trends in Environmental care
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm Developing Innovative & High Quality Products at Ozganics
Ozganic is a 100% Australian owned organic, gluten and dairy free food manufacturer. This session will explore their innovation and packaging journey and strategy for the future.
3:10 pm - 3:50 pm Understanding Emerging Trends and Insights in Keeping Up with Packaging Innovations
Our food consumption and eating patterns are constantly
shaped by the world around us. Historically, we see food
trends influenced by social change and world events,
the environment, economics, medicine and technology.
However, it must be acknowledged that in the food
business, you are also in the fashion business where there
are several emerging trends as well-articulated influences
on food development, food marketing and consumer
choices:
- Ensuring transparency through packaging in terms of
how it’s made, who made it and what is in it
- Crafting a story through packaging and brand portrayal
to increase authenticity for consumers
- Personalized designs and packaging targeted for
various demographics to increase brand loyalty