Seminars 2023
Day 1 - Tuesday 19th September 2023
Shaping the Future of FMCG- Marshall Bell - The New Zealand Food Innovation Network
Presented by Marshall Bell, Client Solutions, The New Zealand Food innovation Network
Setting the scene on packaging regulations and programmes from a global & regional perspective - AIP Panel Discussion
Presented by Nerida Kelton, Shaun Lewis, Rob Langford, Rachel Barker and Raewyn Bleakley
How to get your products into Countdown - Kristina Dias -Countdown
Presented by Kristina Dias - Category Manager Woolworths New Zealand
Australasian recycling Labelling (ARL) Programme - AIP Panel Discussion
Presented by Nerida Kelton and Nikki Withington
Incorporating recycled content into innovative packaging - AIP Panel Discussion
Presented by Ben McCulluch, Deanne Holdsworth and Scott Porter
Progressing NZ Plastics Packing Priority Products Scheme Design - Rob Langford - The Packaging Forum
Presented by Rob Langford - CEO - Packaging Forum
Tips for export and updates to food safety rules - Grace Powell and Simon Holst - New Zealand Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), ensures that the food that is grown, produced, prepared, shared and consumed across Aotearoa, and exported from our shores, is safe and sustainable for everyone. Join Simon Holst (Food Regulation) and Grace Powell (Exporter Regulatory Advice Service /ERAS) who will explain important food regulatory changes you need to know about, and introduce you to what you need to know about exporting.
Closed loop collection programmes - AIP Panel Discussion
Presented by Lyn Mayes, Joe Foster, Julie Evans and Gaya Gamage
A tale of two topics: Allergens and Automation - Alana Srubar-Vernon - Zubi Ltd
Presented by Alana Srubar-Vernon - Director of Business Development - Zubi Ltd
Fibre & renewable material, now and into the future - AIP Panel Discussion
Presented by Chris Thomas, Apoorv Mehrotra and Florian Graichen
The Science of Food, how to take your product from kitchen to retail? - John Evans - The Beverage & Food Gurus
Presented by John Evans - The Beverage & Food Gurus
How brands meet the 2025 packaging targets - AIP Panel Discussion
Presented by Kitty Sandoval, Sarah Yanez and Huzaifa Mohsinally
Leading the way in Allergen Control - Dave Newell - Matcon Limited
Presented by Dave Newell - General Manager and Business Development Australasia - Matcon Limited
Day 2 - Wednesday 20th September 2023
Potential for PEF Processing - Prof. Indrawati Oey - University of Otago
Presented by Prof. Indrawati Oey - University of Otago
Plastics Circularity Update and Tips & Tricks for Avoiding Greenwashing - Rachel Barker - Plastics NZ
Presented by Rachel Barker - CEO - Plastics NZ
Hygienic Design Risk Assessments – a new GFSI Benchmark Requirement - David Lowry
Presented by David Lowry - EHEDG – the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group
Workshop - Redesign the future of Food, Circular Design in Food Businesses - Louise Nash - Circularity
Presented by Louise Nash - Founder - Circularity
What you need to consider when designing or modifying a Food Plant - Cameron Russell
Presented by Cameron Russell - Principal - CS Russell Engineering Services
Consumer expectations of food produced by the food industry - Tony N Mutukumira - School of Food and Advanced Technology
Presented by Tony N Mutukumira - Senior Lecturer - School of Food and Advanced Technology Massey University, Auckland Campus
Workshop - Want a 15% tax credit on your R&D costs? - Sabina Patel & Pablo German - Callaghan Innovation
Presented by Sabina Patel, Pablo German & Nick Inspkip RDTI Customer Engagement Specialist - Callaghan Innovation
GG Cuddon has a lot to answer for - Helen Ashworth
Presented by Helen Ashworth - Cuddon Freeze Dry
The Balance Between Eco-Consumers And Eco-Metrics For 3pl And E-Commerce Providers -Campbell Everett - SEE (formerly Sealed Air)
Presented by Campbell Everett - Automation Engineer - SEE
Transforming the Food & Beverage Supply Chain: Overcoming Challenges with Industrial 3D Printing - Suraj Sethi - Markforged
Presented by Suraj Sethi - Country Manager ANZ - Markforged
Day 3 - Thursday 21st September 2023
Food Product Development, risk and reward - David Bayliss - Foodtech Applications Ltd
Presented by David Bayliss - Director - Foodtech Aplications Ltd
Tips for export and updates to food safety rules - Grace Powell and Simon Holst - New Zealand Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), ensures that the food that is grown, produced, prepared, shared and consumed across Aotearoa, and exported from our shores, is safe and sustainable for everyone. Join Simon Holst (Food Regulation) and Grace Powell (Exporter Regulatory Advice Service /ERAS) who will explain important food regulatory changes you need to know about, and introduce you to what you need to know about exporting.
Concept Validation – How do I know if my product idea is a good one? - Sam Borgfeldt - The Beverage & Food Gurus
Presented by Sam Borgfeldt - The Beverage & Food Gurus
Sustainable Packaging - Guidelines for selecting the appropriate board and achieving an effective corrugate design solution - Chris Jury & Apoorv Mehrotra - Oji Fibre Solutions
Presented by Chris Jury & Apoorv Mehrotra - Team Leader Structural Design, Business Development Manager - Northern - Oji Solutions
Rules around importing food are changing: Find out if this affects you - Simon Holst - New Zealand Food Safety
Presented by Simon Holst – Senior Adviser, Food Regulation
Workshop - Smart Factory Showcase - Frank Phillips - EMA
Presented by Frank Phillips - Advanced Manufacturing Manager - EMA
Food Allergen Fundamentals & what defines Best Practice? - Debbie Hawkes - The Allergen Bureau
Presented by Debbie Hawkes - Director - The Allergen Bureau
Creative, Digital, Strategy - How to leverage social media in 2023 -Clive Antony - Antony & Mates
Presented by Clive Antony - founder of Antony & Mates