Packaging

Scion specialises in creating new, niche packaging products to support New Zealand’s export industries.

Improved packaging material will help to meet growing consumer demands for renewable and sustainable products.

We have the knowledge, expertise and testing capability to support exporters in achieving effective packaging that meets various end-use demands.

Scion is a member of the Functional Food Packaging Programme, where several research agencies are focused on the development of new packaging technologies for the food industry.

Current partners include AgResearch, Plant & Food Research, Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington.

Our researchers work alongside manufacturers to improve the performance of current and future packaging solutions: