Packaging in Transition
Navigating Food Safety, Sustainability and Compliance

Wednesday, 28 October 2026
The University of Auckland, Old Government Building

Welcome to the 2026 Packaging Symposium - Packaging in Transition: Navigating Food Safety, Sustainability and Compliance.

Presented by the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao in partnership with the New Zealand Food Safety Science and Research Centre, this is the premier forum connecting science, industry, sustainable packaging experts, manufacturers and government to explore the future of sustainable food packaging.

In a sector facing unprecedented change, increasing regulatory scrutiny, sustainability expectations and food safety requirements,  emerging technologies are reshaping how packaging is designed, tested and commercialised. Join experts from across the packaging sector to discuss practical solutions, emerging risks, innovative technologies and opportunities for collaboration.