In the media

Recent news stories on accessibility and hard-to-open packaging:

PKN News Critical need for inclusive design

by Navan Kaur | 4 December 2024

ABC Radio Perth and WA Packaging accessiblity discussion from 7:45 to 14:20.

by Hilary Smale | 30 November 2024

ABC Radio Brisbane Afternoons Packaging accessiblity 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

The National Tribune Calls for change as inaccessible product design

ABC 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

Australia food News WorldStar Packaging Award for SPC ProVital easy-open cup

Sydney Morning Herald Richard Glover: The packaging industry is waging a war against humanity

PKN Packaging News Who cares about the baby boomers? 

The Advertiser Rex Jory: Why can’t companies produce consumer-friendly packaging

Australian Institute of Packaging Newsletter How to meet the needs of the growing ageing population

SBS | The Feed Pre-cut, plastic-wrapped fruit: the internet hates it. Wendy depends on it.

PKN Packaging News PIDA AWARDS 2017: Young professionals shine in packaging

PKN Packaging News Fruit cup helps save food through packaging

PKN Packaging News Packaging saving food in the spotlight

The Huffington Post: When Accessibility Gets Labeled ‘Wasteful’ By Kim Sauder

Food and Beverage Magazine Australian Institute of Packing introduces Accessible Packaging Design

Media release –  Victorian and NSW hospitals put the patient at centre of procurement process

Packaging News (PKN) Elderly patients welcome easy-open packaging mandate

Packaging News (PKN) Study says packaging can leave older consumers feeling powerless By Tony Corbin.

Financial Times The Silver Economy: Baby boomers power new age of spending

Choice magazine Pack Attack

Food Magazine Packaging Accessibility – an ageing issue

Packaging news (PKN) Accessible packaging easily opens new market

Food Magazine Ageing population: a missed opportunity for manufacturers?

Packaging news (PKN) Gumnut cracks open the business case for accessibility

Courier Mail Strongman struggles to open basic household products as wrap rage hits Aussies

Sydney Morning Herald Good buys with terrible twists

Food Magazine Accessing the market with innovation