Certified Training Programme in Sustainable Food Packaging

Descriptions

Background to the requirement: For companies involved in food production, sustainability is a key strategic priority. Government policy including Action Plan for Climate Change and EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy, coupled with changing consumer demands means that Sustainability has become, and will remain a priority for years to come. A key part of the sustainability challenge, centres around the area of food packaging. From a sustainability perspective, food manufacturers need to become more innovative and sustainable in their packaging choices, however, this must be done without reducing standards in product freshness, quality, and food safety. Within our members responsibility for packaging and packaging innovation lies with a wide range of functions occupations – ie. NPD, Quality, Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Finance as well as a very small number of Packaging technologists. However, those with this responsibility would be greatly supported by upskilling in training specific to sustainable food packaging. Requirement: To develop / deliver an education programme, specific to food and drink manufacturers, that will support learners in the development of a sustainable packaging strategy for their businesses. Learning methodology: Primarily online, with a combination of lectures, working groups, project, thesis and reading. Course duration: Target duration of the programme is 10-12 x ½ day sessions.Certification: Ideally certified where assessment for certification places a heavy emphasis on practical application of learning that can be brought back to the business.