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Circular Economy Thinking, Huia Adkins

Turning The Dial conference

Join us for an engaging session led by Huia Adkins, where we'll explore the principles and practices of circular economy thinking. Huia will provide insights into the importance of shifting from a linear to a circular model of production and consumption, highlighting the benefits for businesses, society, and the environment.

"Been Doin' This 20 Years" - Insights Of A Long-Term Food Recycler, Eric Berrill

Turning The Dial conference

Who we are; how our farming roots with Nindi Feedlots led to current food recycling operations at Nork Solutions, and our very near future of exporting our innovations via NúaTech. Our plans to accelerate our rate of innovation and iterative development via a virtous cycle of R&D in NúaTech, and improvement insights via real-world deployment in Nork Solutions.

A quick look at economic and ethical case for a non-zero level of overproduction of food staples. The benefit for regulation to differentiate between overproduction wasted to landfill, and overproduction reintegrated back into any level of the food supply chain.

The function …

Driving Sustainability With Circular Packaging, Hamoun Aria

Turning The Dial conference

Disrupting Tradition, Empowering Sustainability

Get ready to explore the cutting edge of packaging innovation with Hamoun Aria from C4C Packaging in this dynamic session. Hamoun will guide us through the latest advancements in sustainable packaging solutions, showcasing C4C Packaging's innovative approaches to reducing environmental impact while maintaining product integrity.

Join Hamoun's speech, discover how C4C's innovative approach is redefining packaging, creating a more sustainable future for the beverage industry, and providing Australian businesses with a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

Innovation - Packaging, Eduard Alcordo

Turning The Dial conference

Join us for an exciting session with Eduard Alcordo from FP Paradigm, where we'll explore groundbreaking advancements in food and beverage packaging technology. Eduard will provide insights into FP Paradigm's transformational mission and vision, highlighting their commitment to developing breakthrough technology aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuel-based plastics.

Breakout - Sustainable Packaging: The Balance Between 2025 & 2030 Targets, Nerida Kelton, David Kilpatrick, Michael Dosser, Bonnie Marshall

Turning The Dial conference

This session will bring together four experts that come from fibre and renewables, active & intelligent packaging, Single Use Packaging regulations, Save Food Packaging Design and Sustainable Packaging Design. Together they will discuss how to navigate the food waste and packaging waste paradox and how to design the optimum packaging with the lowest environmental impacts without unintended consequences.

Speakers

• Nerida Kelton, AIP
• David Kilpatrick, Zipform
• Michael Dossor, Result Group, Managing Director
• Bonnie Marshall, National Retail Association, Communications Manager, Policy team

Breakout - Food Waste: What More Could We Do?, Janet Howieson Dr, Lynne Loo, Shy Vishnumohan Dr

Turning The Dial conference

Dive deep into the critical issue of food waste and explore practical solutions to maximise value-adding opportunities within the food and beverage manufacturing sector. Speakers

• Sam Oakden, End Food Waste Aus
• Phil May, DPIRD
• Fran Ferreira, Foodbank WA, Chief Operating Officer
• Janet Howieson, Curtin University
• Hayley Borissow, Sodexo, Sustainability & Decarbonisation Manager

Breakout - Practicalities Of Esg – How To Prepare, Plan And Respond To The Green Economy, Karen Erasmus, Elizabeth Ploetz

Turning The Dial conference

This workshop is designed to help businesses respond to growing demands to disclose not only emissions data, but broader ESG information.

While there is a major focus on carbon emissions and disclosure, there is increased pressure to disclose supply chain impacts on topics such as waste, water management, packaging, sourcing/procurement, employment practices, and customer/employee health and safety.

This 90-minute workshop will focus on four key areas:

• An overview of the ESG landscape and how it is reshaping trade lines and competition.
• The ESG essentials including stakeholder expectations, reporting landscape, data, strategy and communication.
• Case study discussion on energy transition, climate-related …

Breakout - Esg: Co-Designing Sustainability Solutions For The Wa F&B Manufacturing Sector, Min Teah

Turning The Dial conference

This workshop is tailored for participants interested in exploring global best practice sustainability in food and beverage manufacturing, and connecting with likeminded stakeholders to co-design their own solutions for greener value chains.

Professor Min Teah will present leading examples from around the world and offer opportunity to hear perspectives from local businesses on their different approaches to tackling common challenges, improving sustainability outcomes, and moving from sustainability as a niche concept and additional expense to a requirement for market access and basis for improved business and commercial outcomes.

Participants will be able ask questions; identify, brainstorm and problem-solve shared challenges; …

Wa Best Practice In Packaging, Jacqui Kay

Turning The Dial conference

Join us for an insightful session led by Jacqui Kay, Agricultural Produce Commission Communications Officer, as we explore best practices in packaging within Western Australia.

Jacqui has been working in FMCG for 20 years and has seen the evolution of consumer packaging over the years.

Now is the time for brands to work with strategic partners to find more sustainable packaging solutions. Jacqui will talk through an award winning case study from WA that demonstrates what is being achieved.

Innovations In Packaging, Vikas Ahuja

Turning The Dial conference

What will the most sustainable food & beverage packages of the future be? Discover some trends towards the the future of packaging with Vikas. What are the roadblocks and how do we get to high recycling rates in Australia?

Sustainable Packaging - A Global Perspective, Nerida Kelton, David Kilpatrick, Michael Dossor, Bonnie Marshall

Turning The Dial conference

Nerida will provide a global view on what sustainable packaging really looks like for WPO Members. There are many pieces to the jigsaw puzzle when discussing Sustainable Packaging and there is no silver bullet as every product needs a fit-for-purpose, functional solution.

Food Waste - An Industry Perspective, Matthew Kronborg

Turning The Dial conference

Join us for an eye-opening session led by Matthew Kronborg from Grainstone, as we explore the issue of food waste from an industry perspective.

Valorising Wa Waste Streams, Janet Howieson Dr

Turning The Dial conference

Join us for an enlightening session led by Janet Howieson from Curtin University, as we delve into the fascinating topic of valorising waste streams in Western Australia. Janet brings a wealth of expertise in sustainability and waste management, and she will share insights into new methods and frameworks being developed for SME’s to start addressing opportunities in reducing food waste. Discover how businesses can understand their waste streams, potentially capitalise on untapped opportunities, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Whether you're a seasoned industry professional or new to the concept of waste valorisation, this session promises …

Food Waste 2030 Targets, Steven Lapidge

Turning The Dial conference

Australia's commitment to the 2015 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals commits us to reducing food loss and halving food waste by 2030. The 2017 National Food Waste Strategy takes this a step further, requiring a halving of all food loss and waste by 2030. With Australia wasting 7.6 million tonnes of food per year either target is a monumental task. This talk will outline the current activities of End Food Waste Australia and partners that are working towards achieving the ambitious goal, along with how we are tracking as a nation.

The Changing Retail & Consumer Landscape, Tristan Kitchener

Turning The Dial conference

Grocery retailing is facing unprecedented challenges driven by a convergence of factors throughout the value chain. The pandemic spurred innovation and permanently altered consumer behaviours, now dealing with rising inflation and tightening discretionary spending. This presents both challenges and opportunities for retailers, producers and supply chain stakeholders.

Sustainability remains a priority for consumers and retailers, but both are hesitant to bear the associated costs. Effectively communicating sustainability efforts and leveraging retailer networks are crucial to build scale and extend reach to consumers, along with developing economically viable solutions.

Additionally, it's vital to recognize the necessary skills for engaging with retailers …

Benchmarking Your Cold Chain - Benchmarking Tool, Mark Mitchell, Adam Wade

Turning The Dial conference

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Benchmarking Your Cold Chain - Bega Case Study, Mark Mitchell, Adam Wade

Turning The Dial conference

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Benchmarking Your Cold Chain - Overview And Optimisation, Mark Mitchell, Adam Wade

Turning The Dial conference

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Communicating Sustainability Through Brand And Packaging, Min Teah

Turning The Dial conference

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Design Principles For Sustainable Packaging, Nerida Kelton, Ralph Moyle

Turning The Dial conference

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Janet Howieson - Wa Food Waste Management, Janet Howieson

Turning The Dial conference

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Barbara Albert - Net Zero And Esg Strategies, Barbara Albert

Turning The Dial conference

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Sustainable Packaging – Best Practices, Nerida Kelton

Turning The Dial conference

Nerida Kelton has worked in the Packaging industry for over 24 years and is the Vice President Sustainability & Save Food for the World Packaging Organisation and the Executive Director for the Australian Institute of Packaging. Nerida is passionate about Sustainable & Circular Packaging and Save Food Packaging Design. She is the lead for the Save Food Packaging Consortium project within the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre, and was the packaging representative on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s National Food Waste Strategy Steering committee. At Turning the Dial, Nerida Kelton’s second presentation topic was titled Sustainable …

Your Customers Are Demanding That Your Business Be Sustainable, Mark Field

Turning The Dial conference

At Turning the Dial, Mark Field discussed your customers are demanding that your business be sustainable. Mark is the founder and CEO of Prof Consulting Group, an award-winning international consulting group specialising across the food and grocery supply chains. Prof supports their clients through growth consulting through innovation, new market access and strategic procurement, in addition to running a dedicated ESG team specialising in human rights, animal welfare, sustainable packaging, and environmental operations. The ability to bring ESG and Growth into the same conversation or strategy helps deliver profitable long-term outcomes. Mark is a former Group Technical Director for UK …

National Launch Of The Cold Chain Benchmarking Tool, Brett Henderson, Terry Burnage, Greg Ryan, Mark Mitchell

Turning The Dial conference

The following presenters share an invaluable resource for anyone involved in cold chain:

Brett Henderson – Growth Facilitator - Entrepreneurs’ Programme, AusIndustry

Terry Burnage – Business Development, DPIRD

Greg Ryan – Director, Ryan’s Quality Meats

Mark Mitchell – Chairman, Australian Food Cold Chain Council

Food And Beverage Waste Transformation – What’S Happening Within Wa And How To Become Involved, Janet Howieson, Francesca Goodman-Smith

Turning The Dial conference

At Turning the Dial, Janet Howieson and Francesca Goodman-Smith presented on Food and beverage waste transformation – what’s happening within WA and how to become involved Francesca is the Fight Food Waste CRC TRANSFORM lead, and Janet Howieson is an Associate Professor with the School of Molecular and Life Science at Curtin University.

The Role Packaging Plays In Minimising Food Waste, Nerida Kelton

Turning The Dial conference

Nerida Kelton has worked in the Packaging industry for over 24 years and is the Vice President Sustainability & Save Food for the World Packaging Organisation and the Executive Director for the Australian Institute of Packaging. Nerida is passionate about Sustainable & Circular Packaging and Save Food Packaging Design and is the lead for the Save Food Packaging Consortium project within the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre. She was also the packaging representative on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s National Food Waste Strategy Steering committee. At Turning the Dial, Nerida Kelton’s presentation was titled the role …

Transforming Food And Beverage Waste, Francesca Goodman-Smith

Turning The Dial conference

At Turning the Dial, Francesca Goodman-Smith’s topic was Transforming food and beverage waste. Francesca is the Program Leader – Transformation, Fight Food Waste CRC. Francesca has a background in nutrition and food science and a Master’s in Science. Francesca’s focus is food waste and she has experience across government, NGOs, academia and the private sector. Francesca is the TRANSFORM program lead with the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre. Francesca is also co-chair of the Upcycled Food Association's Standards Committee and International Representative to the University of Otago's Food Waste Innovation Research Theme. Francesca is passionate about sustainable resource use …

Food And Beverage Waste – A National Perspective, Sam Oakden

Turning The Dial conference

Sam Oakden is the Head of the Australian Food Pact at Stop Food Waste Australia. The Pact is a pre-competitive collaboration to make Australia’s food system more sustainable, resilient, and circular. It’s a multi-year commitment by the businesses who grow, make and sell our food to develop solutions and implement change at scale. Sam has an agricultural science background and has worked on the implementation of the Australian National Food Waste Strategy since early 2018. At Turning the Dial, Sam’ presentation was titled Food and Beverage Waste, from a national perspective.

Making Esg Easy - Together, Karen Monaghan

Turning The Dial conference

Karen Monaghan is the CO-Founder and CO-CEO of Our Kinds. Our Kinds addresses regenerative economy principles through collaborative relationships across the supply chain. Karen promotes the benefits of surrounding yourself with good people and smart partnerships which is critical. Our Kinds addresses regenerative economy principles through collaborative relationships across the supply chain. At Turning the Dial, Karen Monaghan’s presentation was titled Making ESG easy – Together.