Food Packaging - Functions, Properties, Sustainability and Circularity

Unlock the essential knowledge and cutting-edge technology behind effective and sustainable food packaging in this immersive 6-hour workshop.

Designed for food professionals, entrepreneurs, and new product developers, this workshop explores the vital role that packaging plays—from preserving quality and extending shelf life to reducing environmental impact. Dive deep into packaging properties, learn the science behind Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), and understand how to make smarter packaging decisions that align with circular economy principles.

Whether you're developing new products or optimising existing ones, this workshop will equip you with the tools to make packaging a strategic asset.

This workshop will be presented by Mashhuda Carrigan from UQ Skills and Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA). Mashhuda is a food technologist with nine years of experience in food safety, quality, and compliance. She has worked in both primary processing and value-added streams of eggs, with extensive experience in high-risk, cook-chill, ready to eat products. 

She has an in-depth understanding of regulatory requirements, GMP, and continuous improvement frameworks. Mashhuda is known for driving robust food safety culture across cross-functional teams and has successfully delivered multiple audit-ready system implementations. Her proactive approach to risk assessment and process organisation has consistently improved product integrity and operational efficiency.  and high-risk ready to eat products.