Food production is required to scale continuously to keep up with rate in which population is growing. Plus, the way in which food is produced needs to be more sustainable to protect the future of the planet for the generations to come.
While it may save your sandwich, plastic stretch wrap is polluting the earth. With the product barely changing over the last 50 years, one young couple with no background in manufacturing are the unlikely pair revolutionising the future of stretch wrap around the world.
In August last year (2022), Australia’s top peak food industry bodies* calculated the food supply chain needed an additional 172,000 workers to support Australia’s agribusiness and manufacturing sector from paddock to plate.
A recent global study conducted by Kerry reveals that more than 30% of consumers are willing to switch to brands or products that offer better shelf life.
Reflecting on the wrap up of foodpro 2023, we are pleased to now bring you the official Post Show Report featuring details on the over 9,100* food manufacturing professionals that attended to meet with more than 385 innovative exhibitors.
In 2023, the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), industry partner of foodpro, is celebrating 60 years as the peak professional body for packaging training and education in Australasia.
Sustainability was top of the agenda at this year’s foodpro event, as well as solutions to drive greener manufacturing processes, the new education forums delivered sessions on sustainable packaging and food waste reduction.
Tuesday was the biggest day of foodpro 2023 so far with the most visitors through the door. Exhibitors were run off their feet with invaluable contacts made and deals implemented.