In the media
Recent news stories on accessibility and hard-to-open packaging:
ABC Radio Brisbane Afternoons Packaging accessibly discussion from 0:00 to 29:40.
by Katherine Feeney | 28 November 2022
PKN News Accessible packaging: easy does it
by Karen McKenzie | July-August 2022
Packaging Europe More than an inconvenience: why accessible packaging matters
by Melina Spanoudi | 16 November 2021
Curtin FM Afternoon – Jenny Seaton interviews Alexandra Brayshaw on accessible design
October 2021 | By Jenny Seaton
The Senior Magazine Hard-to-open packaging targeted as disability groups get busy
September 2021 | By John Piggott
MS News Today Alliance Calls for Accessible Products Design Down Under a USA online publication
September 2021 | By Patricia Inacio PhDThe National Tribune Calls for change as inaccessible product design
September 2021ABC Radio – AM program Push for more accessible packaging products
September 2021 | By Nas Campanella
ABC Radio – Afternoons with Indira Naidoo (from 3:50 to 20:42)
September 2021 | By Indira Naidoo
Choice Which food packaging causes wrap rage?
March 2021 | By Rachel Clemons
ABC The World Today Hard-to-open packagings impact on disabled consumers featuring our Consumer Director Charlotte Bachali – From 21:14
February 2021
PKN Packaging News PIDA 2019: Easy-open designs shine
May 2019
Food & Drink Business Accessible packaging added to awards
February 2019
PKN Packaging News Accessibility survey reveals gaps
July | August 2018
Australian Food News Australian ‘Easy-open cup’ range wins global award
May 2018Australia food News WorldStar Packaging Award for SPC ProVital easy-open cup
December 2017Sydney Morning Herald Richard Glover: The packaging industry is waging a war against humanity
October 2017PKN Packaging News Who cares about the baby boomers?
July | August 2017 By Alexandra BrayshawThe Advertiser Rex Jory: Why can’t companies produce consumer-friendly packaging
July 2017Australian Institute of Packaging Newsletter How to meet the needs of the growing ageing population
June 2017 By Alexandra BrayshawSBS | The Feed Pre-cut, plastic-wrapped fruit: the internet hates it. Wendy depends on it.
May 2017PKN Packaging News PIDA AWARDS 2017: Young professionals shine in packaging
PKN Packaging News Fruit cup helps save food through packaging
June 2016PKN Packaging News Packaging saving food in the spotlight
June 2016The Huffington Post: When Accessibility Gets Labeled ‘Wasteful’ By Kim Sauder
March 2016Food and Beverage Magazine Australian Institute of Packing introduces Accessible Packaging Design
February 2016Media release – Victorian and NSW hospitals put the patient at centre of procurement process
February 2016Packaging News (PKN) Elderly patients welcome easy-open packaging mandate
February 2016Packaging News (PKN) Study says packaging can leave older consumers feeling powerless By Tony Corbin.
February 2016Financial Times The Silver Economy: Baby boomers power new age of spending
November 2014Choice magazine Pack Attack
September 2014Food Magazine Packaging Accessibility – an ageing issue
September 2014Packaging news (PKN) Accessible packaging easily opens new market
September 2014Food Magazine Ageing population: a missed opportunity for manufacturers?
June 2014Packaging news (PKN) Gumnut cracks open the business case for accessibility
October 2013Courier Mail Strongman struggles to open basic household products as wrap rage hits Aussies
September 2013Sydney Morning Herald Good buys with terrible twists
July 2013Food Magazine Accessing the market with innovation
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