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PKN Packaging News: The PodcastGuiding brands through governance and green goals, with Zaidee JacksonIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Zaidee Jackson, the National Business Development Manager Sustainable Packaging at Ball & Doggett.We kick off our discussion by celebrating some of Zaidee’s recent industry award recognition, including PKN's 2025 Women in Packaging Award for Communications & Marketing Excellence while also reflecting on how the industry resource Ecoporium, developed by Zaidee and her team, has evolved into a platform for education and networking that also helps maintain awareness of the latest sustainability initiatives and constantly changing governance frameworks. We also review the primary difficulties fa...2025-07-1325 min
Food Waste MattersS2E17. The Packaging Puzzle with Zaidee JacksonPackaging design goes beyond aesthetics; it must also be functional, efficient, and aligned with broader environmental goals.
In this episode of Food Waste Matters, we welcome Helen Johnston from Honey & Fox who is chatting with Zaidee Jackson. Zaidee is the National Business Development Manager for Sustainable Packaging at Ball & Doggett and the driving force behind Ecoporium, the go-to destination for sustainable packaging. Not only do Helen and Zaidee share a mutual love for biltong, but they also have a passion for packaging. Listen in as the conversation unfolds to hear about:
Complex challenges sma...2024-09-2538 minPKN Packaging News: The PodcastTalking sustainability at APPEX with ecoporium by Ball & DoggettIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News talks to Zaidee Jackson, National Business Development Manager of Sustainable Packaging for Ball & Doggett, about its ecoporium sustainable packaging resource.We get an overview of how the ecoporium platform is educating the industry in best adopting sustainable packaging, and its upcoming live presentations at APPEX consisting of 14 speakers who will be discussing the sustainability aspects of design, printing, converting, and manufacturing. We get a sneak peak into upcoming sessions, which among other things will cover the important role that suppliers play in guiding brand owners...2024-03-0320 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette20: Keith Chessell & Ralph Moyle, AIP: Australian Institute of Packaging PART 1"The essence of what they will be asking of all of us is to ensure that the packaging that you put onto the marketplace is optimum for its intended purpose, key word being optimum." Keith Chessell and Ralph Moyle from AIP: Australian Institute of Packaging, Join Zaidee Jackson in an invaluable addition to our ecoporium Interview series with poignant information to be shared. The conversation brings to light a brief overview on the 2025 National Packaging Targets and Sustainable Packaging design principles, and what it will mean for you and your business. We explore the change in buying b...2024-01-211h 01
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette19: Kate Dufty, EARP Distilling Co and Taylah Minchington, CCL LabelZaidee Jackson speaks with Kate Dufty EARP Distilling Co and Taylah Minchington,CCL Label on this lively conversation celebrating innovation and partnership. The conversation brings to lifght the journey of a collective spirit of a brand and print supplier, partnering to deliver on the promise of high quality product to market. We explore the rebrand of EARP Distilling Co and the intentional direction by the team at CCL to deliver high calibre print. Ball & Doggett are proud to have been able to provide access to a label material such as Wausau Bright White Felt Ever Opauqe XL. 2023-12-0441 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette18: Chris Foley — Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)Chris Foley joins Zaidee Jackson discussion the once in a generational change to the Australian packaging landscape. They unpack the process APCO, government, industry along with specialists are undertaking to review the current and future states of the transformational change the industry is embarking on. This important interview dives deep into the context and outcomes of the recent APCO national roadshow they hosted throughout August 2023. The ten step plan is unveiled to being our industry up to speed with the intention and delivers to government. More importantly what that looks like for government. For all...2023-10-1934 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette17: Renata Daudt — Awen ConsultingThe founder of Awen Consulting, Renata Daudt provides insight to the audience on the key elements on why engaging with a packaging engineer is critical to improve outcomes for packaging throughout the entire supply chain. She sheds light on what the packaging legislation that will be mandated means to brands, convertors and printers. Renata Daudt holds a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering and master degree in Paper Engineering from Germany. She has over a decade of experience working for large corporates in Europe, South America, Asia and Oceania, the last 8 years exclusively in the paper...2023-08-3123 min
The Print FilesJune was A Big Month In Print. All the top news, trends and developments are analysed in the print industry's podcastIn the latest episode of print's podcast It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from June. We start with a review of the ongoing ramifications of the end of white paper manufacturing in Australia, with the closure of a second paper line at Opal, the lifting of the copier paper tariffs, and the planned launch of the Maryvale Energy from Waste project. Still on Opal we assess the significance of the planned closure and relocation of the Heidelberg West...2023-07-0528 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette16: James Walker — Metsa GroupMetsa Group is an internationally operating frontrunner in sustainable bioeconomy. A successful forest industry group with strong roots in the Finnish forests. They produce fossil-free products from renewable wood grown in sustainably managed Northern forests. Investment in growth, innovating new bio-products and building a fossil-free future for the planet. Metsä is unique from a company structure lens – the parent company Metsäliitto is a co-operative owned by more than 90,000 Finnish forest owners. James Walker shares insight into the advancement in technology, innovation and core goal to reach 2030 sustainability goals. From Sydney originally, a gravure printer by t...2023-06-1534 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette15: Chris Foley — Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Chris Foley shares insightful discussion on the transformation change APCO is driving in the Australian market. Discussion flows from how brands can retain social licence to operate, through the the key reason the national Packaging Targets are so perminient to the future of northstar outcomes towards circular economy. Their vision is a packaging value chain that collaborates to keep packaging materials out of landfill and retains the maximum value of the materials, energy and labour within the local economy. Ambition and friction point of the targets are outlined along the work related to ARL and the ANZPAC Plastics...2023-05-2148 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette14: Craig Brown — Sappi Trading AustraliaWith the recent partnership between Ball & Doggett and Sappi, we unpack the journey into innovative barrier papers, and the current state of play around these papers, globally. We explore what’s on the horizon around further innovation answering to the question of sustainability. Profile — Craig Brown With 30 plus years in the industry across the Australasian markets, Craig has a passion and knowledge for all things paper and packaging. Currently MD for Sappi Australasia representing products from Sappi’s 19 mills across Europe, USA and South Africa. Prior roles include former CEO of Ball & Doggett, CEO BJ Ball Group...2023-03-1624 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette13: Rowena Curlewis — DenominationAs CEO and Co-Founder of Denomination Design—Drink design specialists—Rowena Curlewis brings visibility from the clear inception of the business, to the depth of experience their global team affords the brands at every touch point. The conversation illustrates how their consultancy walks the talk with their proprietary model, Futureproof, driving sustainability in its full definition on behalf of brands. Rowena Curlewis co-found Denomination Design with Margaret Nolan, Creative Director, 20 years ago. The business now has a team spanning three continents, with one shared belief, that designing effective drinks brands required a holistic approach—capturing the tone of voic...2023-02-0931 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette12: Sally Williams — Sustainable SallyA fantastic discussion with the original influencer, Sally Williams. A respected and trusted presence in the Australian market, Sally shares her journey of advocacy in the sustainability arena. Her influence and insights on consumers and how they see brands through the lens of impacting change is expressed with the passion and intention that makes Sally successful in her quest. Sally Williams first appeared on our TV screens well over 25 year ago, well known and respected as the Brand Power Lady. The trusted voice has promoted everything from muesli bars to washing detergent. Her engaging and considered approach...2023-02-0244 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette11: Matt Bowman — Interweave GroupMatt Bowman shares his views through the lens of his experience working with beverage brands, how Interweave Group navigate the layered approach to sustainability and how they navigate this pathway with brands. With over 20 years in the Design & Print industry Matt has had the pleasure of working with a vast array of Nationally and internationally recognized brands. From Four Pillars Gin, Pizzini Wines, Brown Brothers to Lion Nathan, Telstra and BMW to name just a few. Earning his stripes as a Graphic Designer, Matt has worked in a variety of roles in creative industries through Graphic Design...2023-01-2629 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette10: Guy Middleton — VacupackIn-depth discussion on working with large FMCG brands, bespoke design capabilities catering to design for purpose, and the benefits of 100% Post Consumer Recyled PET light weight products in the Australian market. Guy Middleton —Guy Middleton’s background is in the paper and packaging industries having worked for paper distributors, a mill carton board manufacturer (Whakatane Mill Limited) and now with Vacupack in food plastic packaging. The work has always been around sustainable products - FSC fibre products, and now post consumer recycled PET. Vacupack —Vacupack dedicated and passionate working with FMCG customers by provid...2023-01-1921 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette9: Daryl Thompson — Koko BlackDaryl Thompson shares the Koko Black story, their passion for creating experiences for their consumers whilst keeping sustainability at the forefront of who they are and what they do. He shares his expert insights into packaging design, collaborating with other brands and the depths they journey from their cocoa through to the unboxing experience. Daryl Thompson is an Industrial Designer and Packaging design specialist with over 30 year’s—award-winning—industry experience. He’s a packaging consultant, member of the Australian Institute of Packaging, and formerly the Society of Plastics Engineers (whilst in the UK). His employment career has incl...2022-12-0846 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette8: Kellie Northwood — Print & Visual Communication Association (PVCA)Industry Influencers in print, collaborating with brands, sustainability and supporting members for the benefit of education and partnering for growth. Kellie Northwood is the Chief Executive Officer of the Print & Visual Communications Association, the two uniting industry Associations representing the paper, print, mail, publishing and distribution sectors across Australia and New Zealand. She provides expertise across brand, communications, efficacy of below the line channels, corporate and sustainable branding programs and developing multi-channel marketing communication strategies that deliver results. Kellie has held many senior roles, most recently Executive Director, TSA Limited and the Chief...2022-12-0136 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette7: Brett Keen — Whakatane Mill LimitedBrett Keen speaks fibre-based packaging, Formakote range as part of the armour for brands to meet 2025 National Packaging Targets, APCO and upcoming mill projects to increase capacity and enhance sustainable footprint. Whakatane Mill Limited is the only folding boxboard mill in Oceania. Located in the Bay of Plenty region, in the North island of New Zealand. With a proud heritage they have been part of the Bay of Plenty community since 1939. Employing some 180 personnel, with the vast majority of whom come from the local Whakatane area. Production commenced in 1939 to turn the nearby Central North...2022-11-2416 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette6: Anthony Peyton — PREP Design & GreenChipInsight into educating consumers with APCO’s link to the preptool, what it does and the connection with Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). Understanding the system and highlighting the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines. Anthony Peyton is the founder and Director of PREP Design and GreenChip. He has worked as a sustainability adviser for over 3O years and set up GreenChip 20 years ago. Greenchip helps businesses with APCO reporting, carbon accounting and manufacturing best practice. Together with Planet Ark, GreenChip helped create the Australasian Recycling Label having already built the PREP tool as the standard evaluation for the AR...2022-11-1725 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette5: Lindy Hughson — Yaffa MediaInsight to the packaging industry in Australia, trends on a global stage and the importance of sharing pertinent content covered by PKN Packaging News. Lindy Hughson is an experienced business journalist, editor and publisher in the field of packaging and food & beverage manufacturing, with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. She is currently Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News and Publisher of Food & Drink Business, Print21 and Climate Control News, four industry-leading media brands owned by Australian independent publishing house, Yaffa Media. A B2B editor with some 27 years' experience...2022-11-1046 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette4: Dr Helen Lewis — Environmental ConsultantDefining compositability, when should brand owners choose either recycled, recycable or compostable and key parameters brands should be considering around sustainbable messaging. Dr Helen Lewis is an environmental consultant specialising in product stewardship and sustainable packaging. Helen is recognised as a leader in the sustainable packaging field, working for a variety of clients in government and the private sector to promote design for sustainability and increased recovery of products and packaging at end of life. She has published widely on product stewardship and sustainable packaging. Helen is an Adjunct Professor with the Institute f...2022-11-0326 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette3: Amber Bonny — The Edison AgencyAmber Bonney shares insights on working with brands on the road to their sustainability pathway, why a shared economy is so crucial, looks at branding from the inside out, plus community responsibility and purpose-led businesses. Amber Bonney is the Founder and Managing Director of award-winning creative business The Edison Agency. She is a branding and identity strategist, guest lecturer, speaker and female leadership advocate. With more than 20 years experience across diverse industry sectors, Amber has a vested interest in both traditional and disruptive design methods that activate, provoke and inspire. Amber believes the...2022-10-2738 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette2: Nerida Kelton — Australian Institute of PackagingNerida Kelton talks all things Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), sustainable packaging and 2025 National Packaging Targets. Nerida is the Executive Director for the Australian Institute of Packing (AIP) and Vice President Sustainability & Save Food, World Packaging Organisation (WPO). She has worked in the Packaging industry for over 24 years, is the lead for the Save Food Packaging Consortium project within the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and was the packaging representative on DAWE’s National Food Waste Strategy Steering Committee. Nerida is passionate about educating the industry on the important role that packaging pla...2022-10-2036 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette1: John Bigley — Zipform PackagingCircular economy, innovation, collaborating with brands, John Bigley unpacks his thoughts and insight into Zipform Packaging. John Bigley has over 35 years’ experience in the packaging industry starting out as a service engineer then progressing through the ranks into senior operational and business leadership roles in international packaging organisations. John moved from Europe in 2011 to lead a globally-owned Australasian metal packaging business. Before joining Zipform Packaging in 2018 John was Managing Director at Jamestrong Packaging a market leader in supplying metal packaging to the FMCG market. John’s packaging pedigree is leading Zipform Pack...2022-10-0336 min