Prof Pierre Pienaar

Packaging has a very simple role; it protects products from damage, spoilage and contamination. Sadly, the current conversations have shifted the focus off the fact that packaging is at the forefront in the development of global food systems and serves an important function to transport food from paddock to the plate.

Packaging alone cannot fix this problem of food waste. However, it can make a significant difference in how much more food gets to the hungry.

AIP Education Director, Pierre Pienaar (FAIP) gives some pointers on design elements that can be used to maximise shelf impact.

Pierre Pienaar announced as the recipient of the first Certified Packaging Professional in Australasia

Following the recent launch of the Certified Packaging Professional designation in Australasia the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has announced Pierre Pienaar is the inaugural recipient of the CPP designation.

Pierre Pienaar is first Australian to attain Certified Packaging Professional

Students across Southeast Asia are learning the science of packaging in residential training programs aiming to increase the skills and knowledge of packagers in the developing world.

Food packaging security is critical to food, keeping it fresh and safe to eat.

Reaching consumers these days is difficult. No longer do traditional methods of advertising and marketing warrant sufficient attention of consumers or their dollars. Business owners, and advertisers alike, struggle to come up with creative ways to grab even the smallest bit of attention for their products. Creating an effective package design is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to do this, but it requires originality, point of difference, and the ability to connect with… Show more

Reaching consumers these days is difficult. No longer do traditional methods of advertising and marketing warrant sufficient attention of consumers or their dollars. Business owners, and advertisers alike, struggle to come up with creative ways to grab even the smallest bit of attention for their products. Creating an effective package design is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to do this, but it requires originality, point of difference, and the ability to connect with consumers. Show less

Pierre Pienaar has a mission to share his technology expertise with as many people around the world as possible

Various packaging technologies can help food handlers
remain competitive by reducing spoilage and delivering
consistent, quality products.

Packaging security is critical to food, keeping food fresh as well as safe to eat. Packaging security encompasses
everything from consumer tampering to bioterrorism to product counterfeiting.

Education is the most valuable aspect in achieving that WPO’s mission of “Better quality of life through better packaging for more people”, and by Mr Pierre Pienaar opinion the ongoing aim of this teaching and learning is to equip more and more people with a better understanding of the impact, the effects and the power of appropriate packaging. Th e ubiquitous pack can be a friend or a
foe but with greater knowledge on its role from design to reuse, our world
could solve many of its… Show more

Education is the most valuable aspect in achieving that WPO’s mission of “Better quality of life through better packaging for more people”, and by Mr Pierre Pienaar opinion the ongoing aim of this teaching and learning is to equip more and more people with a better understanding of the impact, the effects and the power of appropriate packaging. Th e ubiquitous pack can be a friend or a
foe but with greater knowledge on its role from design to reuse, our world
could solve many of its problems. Show less

The definition of tamper-evident packaging is: Packaging having an indicator or barrier to entry which,
if breached or missing, can reasonably be expected to provide visible or audible evidence to consumers that tampering has occurred.

Various packaging technologies can help food handlers remain competitive by reducing spoilage and delivering consistent quality products. Those involved in food and beverage packaging know well that consumers and brand owners are both demanding less food losses and increased shelf life from products.

Africa is rapidly becoming a packaging growth centre and the industry needs to be ready to reap the benefits

While it may represent an additional cost for manufacturers, ensuring your packaging has a tamper-evident is a safe move.

Past President of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP, has been elected to the prestigious position of Vice-President (responsible for Education) on the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) Board. This appointment was made on the occasion of the biannual WPO meeting held in May at the Messe Dusseldorf in Germany

Pienaar had association with the WPO in the 1990s in his role as president of the Institute of Packaging South Africa. After becoming involved with the AIP in 2002, he began the push for Australia to become a member of the WPO, which came to fruition in 2010.

Pierre Pienaar appointed Vice President of World Packaging Organisation, responsible for Education

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At its foundations, The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is an educational body with a broad mission to impart packaging expertise to the wider industry. So, early in 2013, the AIP worked with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) board to develop an opportunity of fostering education in developing countries.

Need for Packaging Education in Developing Nations

Lagos, Nigeria. The destination conjures up a variety of imaginations. I grew up in South Africa but nothing could have prepared me for the highly populated, super-resourced, bustling West African nation. A quarter of Africa's population lives in Nigeria. It is the 7th most populous country (an estimated 200 million people) in the world with 42% of its population 0-14 years of age. It is the world's 8th largest exporter of petroleum. It is a country of huge extremes and I feel privileged to… Show more

Lagos, Nigeria. The destination conjures up a variety of imaginations. I grew up in South Africa but nothing could have prepared me for the highly populated, super-resourced, bustling West African nation. A quarter of Africa's population lives in Nigeria. It is the 7th most populous country (an estimated 200 million people) in the world with 42% of its population 0-14 years of age. It is the world's 8th largest exporter of petroleum. It is a country of huge extremes and I feel privileged to have been asked to participate recently in a five day residential training program (RTP) focusing on Packaging Technology education. Show less

Packaging Design

Considering tamper evident packaging

Packaging plays a vital part in product distribution. It is the major factor in ensuring that the quality that is obtained at the end of the production line finishes up in the hands of the ultimate customer. Packaging which is designed and constructed solely for this purpose adds little or nothing to the value of the product. It merely prevents physical damage and/or preserves the product. Cost effectiveness is the sole criterion for success in today’s competitive business environment… Show more

Packaging plays a vital part in product distribution. It is the major factor in ensuring that the quality that is obtained at the end of the production line finishes up in the hands of the ultimate customer. Packaging which is designed and constructed solely for this purpose adds little or nothing to the value of the product. It merely prevents physical damage and/or preserves the product. Cost effectiveness is the sole criterion for success in today’s competitive business environment. Therefore efficient and cost effective packaging is an essential element in the marketing mix of a product. Show less

Packaging plays a vital part in product distribution. It is the major factor in ensuring that the quality that is obtained at the end of the production line finishes up in the hands of the ultimate customer.

Catering for a generation of visual literates

Importance of effective packaging departments in companies.