NCI Gets behind the PIDAs

The new PIDA awards have found a champion in NCI. Read the full story in NZ Printer here. more »

A wicked Problem

Read our column in February's Supermarket News more »

Consumer behaviour at the heart of the plastic bag issue

Plastic bags have been in the news over the last week, including the announcement of a new plastic bag recycling initiative by the Government. The Packaging Council representing the packaging industry has welcomed the initiative, but its executive director Sharon Humphreys says more needs to be done, particularly at the heart of the problem – the consumer. more »

Auckland Today three-part series - part 3

The third and final instalment in this series focuses on the choice of packaging materials and the impact of that choice on the end of life options for the packaging, covering companies providing innovative end-of-life solutions. more »

Auckland Today three-part series - Part 2

Packaged goods make a huge contribution to the New Zealand economy. In order to minimise the environment impact of those packaged goods it is essential that the packaging is designed to minimise the use of material and other resources without compromising product quality, safety and economic viability. This next part in the series explores the impact of packaging through the... more »

Auckland Today three-part series - Part 1

Functionality is the primary consideration when designing packaging. Like a well planned war, the strategy and preparation that goes into what appears to be a simple package is a strategic exercise in planning, research, science, technology, testing and expertise. When it comes to functionality not only are we talking about a brand's appeal, but the entire lifecycle of the... more »