Abhay Avadhani

The brand has finalised a new sponsorship agreement with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) while concurrently extending its multi-year partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

In India, a wave of brands is stripping it out of desi flavours and on a crowded, algorithm-driven shelf, packaging design often determines which products get chosen. Megha Malik, co-founder and creative director of DesignerPeople, shares success stories of packaging design for online shelves

Jainam Shah, partner at Flexure Print N Pack, says the conversion of reverse printed BOPP-laminated woven sacks from gravure to flexo marks a technical turning point for the Indian flexible packaging industry

Hrishikesh Kulkarni, sales manager at Miraclon, outlines how moving away from operator dependency towards quantified production metrics improves plant efficiency, eliminates uncalculated losses, and enables high-quality rotogravure-to-flexo job conversions for global brands.

Organised for the flexible packaging solution providers, the “Flexo Forward” seminar in Ahmedabad was hosted by Miraclon in partnership with Bobst, Apex International and Polymount. Rainer Rosenbusch, product manager for CI flexo at Bobst Bielefeld, outlined driving profitability and high performance in CI flexo through OEE excellence and smart workflows.

In a conversation at the Metsa booth During Interpack, the team says that navigating Europe’s tightening Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requires paperboard suppliers to look past basic material substitution to deliver easily recyclable, high-yield, functional solutions

During Interpack in Dusseldorf, Ester Industries outlined a fundamental structural shift. The CEO, Vaibhav Jha talks about the company’s joint-venture, ELITe signing the MoU with the Government of Gujarat to develop India’s first chemical polyester recycling unit

The Haryana-based manufacturer of gravure printing, coating and lamination machines, lies in providing customised technology with 100% in-house design and manufacturing.

Kumar Krishnan, outlines HNGIL’s roadmap toward net-zero industrial growth. Following the group's acquisition by the Madhvani–Turner Group

Milan-based DEC is driving the force of sustainable manufacturing for the Indian food packaging sector. A prime example is the solvent recovery unit installed at Rajkot-based Balaji Multiflex, where the company is able to recover and reuse 2,500-tonnes of solvent.

Afflatus Gravures have localised the in-the-round (ITR) sleeves technology by helping brands produce everything from natural oak patterns on laminates to holiday-themed gift

As the energy at Messe Düsseldorf remains at a peak, the conversation has moved toward the "integrated giants." From bulk industrial strength to high-precision liquid cartons, Day 5 has been about the power of the end-to-end production model and the technical gap Indian manufacturers are racing to close.

At Interpack in Dusseldorf, Galaxy Packtech demonstrates its GS24 plus 200 doy pack machine, showcasing a global first for the industry: digital, online varnish registration on the pouching line

Taghleef Industries utilised its platform at Interpack to detail its Dynamic Cycle initiative and a new portfolio of coated solutions designed to accelerate the transition to circular packaging.

At Interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf, United Caps is positioning itself as a strategic advisor to help global partners navigate the shifting regulatory landscape.

At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Vinsak Group is positioning its Universal 850 web offset machine as the "missing link" between short-run digital and long-run gravure

The relentless push toward circularity driven by PPWR and EPR mandates has made sustainable films the star of Interpack in Dusseldorf

During Interpack, Bernhard Lang, CEO of Lang Laser, says, “As Indian converters pivot toward circularity, the rise of MDO-PE and MDO-PP structures is transforming laser scoring from a luxury add-on into a functional necessity for the domestic pouch-making industry

The sentiment within the raffia sector has shifted toward operational efficiency and the circular economy, and it was visible at Lohia’s stall during Interpack in Dusseldorf.

During Interpack in Dusseldorf, the Fresh-Lock team, part of the Reynolds Consumer Packaging Group, showcased its focus on addressing the complexities of EPR through mechanical recycling and paper-based pouch versatility.

While sustainability and the shift to mono-materials continue to dominate the halls, a specific, high-stakes issue from back home has become the "hot topic" among Indian industry leaders.

The global speciality films manufacturer showcased its portfolio of high-performance BOPP and rigid packaging solutions to strengthen its international footprint across Europe and North America.

At Interpack, Namit Jhaveri, director of Cosmos Twisters, says the company is leveraging its 45-year legacy in packaging to transition from a regional player into a vertically integrated global supplier of BOPP pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes

Yash Shah, director, international sales, Innovative Automation Products is convinced that the future of paper and aseptic packaging would be shaped by increasingly sophisticated automation, precision engineering and international collaboration

At Interpack in Dusseldorf, Markus Gschwandtner, CEO of Brueckner Maschinenbau, says the shift toward recyclability and monomaterial structures is the single largest move in the packaging industry today

It has been a day of reviewing real case studies, exploring tailored packaging solutions, and engaging in many hands-on discussions

The shift toward sustainability dominated the opening of Interpack, where Actega showcased its Ecoleaf technology. Harald Jasper walks us through the product features

The move toward automation and industrialisation dominated the conversation at the AB Graphic International booth in partnership with Galaxy Packtech during Interpack, from 7 to 13 May, in Messe Dusseldorf.

Fuji Robotics utilises Interpack to showcase its legacy in four-axis robotics, a sector the company has pioneered since it introduced its first palletising robot in 1982. Bob Zwolinski, business development manager at Fuji Robotics shares the company’s focus in expanding its presence in the eCommerce industry

The air at Interpack 2026 remains thick with a mix of urgency and apprehension as the packaging value chain prepares for the first phase of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set for 12 August 2026.

Markus Haderer, marketing communications at Erema Group, highlighted the group’s latest recycling solutions for inhouse, industrial and post-consumer waste at Interpack

At Interpack, held in Dusseldorf from 7 to 13 May, Fujifilm highlights its flagship flexible packaging digital inkjet press as a mainstream alternative to analogue flexo and gravure production.

Having secured my German visa for the six-day trip, I arrived prepared, my schedule pre-loaded with interviews designed to capture the pulse of the industry for WhatPackaging?

During Interpack held in Messe Dusseldorf from 7 to 13 May, Koehler Paper showcased its NexFlex range highlighting developments in the flexible packaging substrates.

Tipa Compostable Packaging will highlight its recently launched four new high-barrier film and laminate products for brands that want to replace conventional plastic packaging, at Interpack 2026 from 7 to 13 May.

Marchesini Group will present areas dedicated to sustainability, primary packaging and aseptic filling, along with robotics, digital solutions, artificial intelligence applications and traceability at Interpack in Dusseldorf.

At Interpack, Mespack will prepare for its live launches of the HKE series, inverted spout technology, cartoning solutions, and sustainable packaging developed with its partners.

During the inaugural session of day one at Vinyl India, Eren Cetinkaya, partner and leader of petrochemicals at McKinsey & Company, noted that the chemicals sector currently lags behind other industries in adopting and extracting value from AI.

At the Vinyl India in Hotel Sahara Star, Sanjay Moolji, chief strategy officer at Tricon Energy stated that the global polymer market, which consumes over 300-million tonnes annually, is currently defined by an overhang of capacity.

Vinoo Mehta, executive director and business head of DCM Shriram, addressed the 13th edition of Vinyl India by highlighting the Indian PVC industry grew at 5.7% between 2020 and 2025 and is projected to reach 6-million tonnes by 2030.

The Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability (FIPS) is set to host the fifth edition of Respack 2026, an international conference on responsible packaging, on 1 and 2 June, at The Lalit, alongside the FIPSA 2026 awards ceremony.

With Women in Packaging to be held on 11 May, Interpack aims to create a platform specifically designed to raise the profile of women in the industry, help them network and empower them.

At Interpack 2026, from 7 to 13 May in Dusseldorf, Cosmo Films will showcase high-performance BOPP and specialty films portfolio, which continues to be a key strength area for the company.

EPL, backed by Blackstone and Indovida India, a leading rigid PET packaging platform supported by Indorama Ventures, have signed agreements to merge with a combined valuation of approximately USD 2-billion and annual revenue of USD 1-billion.

For Interpack 2026, transpiring from 7 to 13 May in Dusseldorf, Duravant is geared up with 20 brands under its umbrella and over 30 products on display. The company aims to showcase integrated capabilities across food and industrial automation.

Prices for polymers—petrochemical derivatives essential for countless products—have spiked by an alarming 50-60% in a matter of days. This surge, directly tied to the disruption of crude oil and natural gas supplies, has left the sector with a precarious inventory of just 15-20 days.

From 7 to 13 May, during Interpack in Dusseldorf, Sacmi Rigid Packaging and Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate will demonstrate integrated material, vision, and automation solutions for sustainable packaging.

Delivering the keynote address at the Indian Packaging Summit on 17 March 2026, Dr Harshawardhan V Pol, chief scientist at NCL’s Polymer Science and Engineering Division, detailed the laboratory's journey in transforming pandemic-driven waste into a sustainable resource.

The inaugural Indian Packaging Summit, held on 17 March 2026 at the CIDCO Convention Centre, featured a critical panel discussion on the transition toward a circular economy.

The SIES School of Packaging (SOP) marks its silver jubilee with the launch of the Indian Packaging Summit (IPS) on 17 March 2026 at the CIDCO Convention Centre

Traceability Authentication Forum (TAF) Connect 2026 kicked off on 16 March at the Novotel Mumbai International Airport. One of the sessions focused on gaining consumer trust through policy, compliance and standards to battle counterfeiting.

TAF Connect 2026 begins in Mumbai with the launch of the ASPA–CRISIL State of Counterfeiting in India 2025 report, highlighting authentication and traceability solutions

Following the acquisition by INSCO, Hindustan National Glass Industries (HNGIL) looks optimistic with its initiatives towards a circular glass economy. Kumar Krishnan, managing director in a conversation with the WhatPackaging? team

Miraclon announces the global launch of the Flexcel Prime plate, introducing new performance-driven features that help printers reduce press stops, improve plate reuse, and increase overall press uptime.

This transition is exemplified by the recent exit of major global players from their listed Indian entities, signalling a strategic retreat from the mass-market segment to prioritise high-margin innovation.

India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are scrambling to recalibrate their business strategies, preparing to either shrink product grammages or implement price increases, as international crude oil prices breached the USD 100 per barrel mark this week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA) announced the first edition of TAF Connect, a one-day conference scheduled for 16 March 2026 at the Novotel Mumbai International Airport.

The recently concluded Paintindia 2026 exhibition at the Bombay Exhibition Centre highlighted a decisive shift toward high-performance substrates and resource recovery, as metal, plastic, and ancillary equipment manufacturers showcased solutions to meet tightening environmental compliances.

Brueckner Maschinenbau confirmed its participation at Interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf, from 7 to 13 May, where the company will host a networking-centric exhibit alongside group members Brueckner Servtec, Kiefel, PackSys Global, and Hennecke.

By integrating robotic laser engraving line at its plant in Noida, the pre-press giant, Afflatus Gravures brings about 25% reduction in ink consumption, and significantly higher production volumes

Colines creates an innovative pouch, designed for recyclability with cast calender MDO PE + seven-layer blown barrier film using ExxonMobil’s Signature Polymers, resulting in the thickness control of the profile.

The packaging machinery market in India is set to surge at a robust 7.4% CAGR, driven by eCommerce and a demanding, fast-changing consumer base. To capture this growth, manufacturers must abandon old compromises

Rahul Bose, co-founder and chief innovation officer at Neural Hinge, shares that brand briefs now start with fluid behaviour, dosing accuracy, sealing and barrier needs, contamination control and a simple question: how does the user handle this pack at 6 am on a rushed day?

From a newcomer defending a technology to a proven leader with over 150 CI flexo installations, Echaar Equipments uses Plastindia 2026 to showcase its dominance in printing high-quality laminates on challenging substrates like LDPE

The WhatPackaging? team speaks to Tata Consumer Products and understands the brand’s approach in utilising packaging as an important touchpoint for brand storytelling through QR codes and AR-based packaging

At the PlastIndia 2026 show, Prashant Atre, managing director at Toyo Ink Arets, offered a candid look into the Indian packaging industry. He highlighted a significant investment, the challenges of regulatory compliance, and the slow but steady shift toward sustainable ink technologies

Lineomatic showcased its new economic model flexo machines at the recent Plastindia exhibition while providing insights into its future plans for a high-precision CI flexo press.

At Plastindia 2026, Meech Shavotech demonstrated how advanced static management and web cleaning are no longer optional extras, but critical “insurance” for Indian converters adopting MDO and IML technologies.

During Plastindia 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam from 5 to 10 February, Windmoller & Holscher (W&H) celebrates a breakthrough year for its Alphaflex CI flexo press, with eight machines sold in India since its launch. Sales and marketing director, Anuj Sahni explains how the press is tackling the process variables that previously held the technology back

At Plastindia 2026, PETsolutions (a business unit of Pegaso Industries) is demonstrating why integrated vacuum drying is now a fundamental requirement for processing PET resin and specially recycled content, offering a patented system that guarantee the correct process while cutting energy costs by 30%

At Plastindia 2026, Brueckner Maschinenbau and Brueckner Servtec outline why India remains one of its most vital global market, driven by a 100% market share in BOPP, record-breaking 700 m/min speeds, and a new frontier in technical "energy sector” films

At Plastindia 2026, held at the Bharat Mandapam, from 5 to 10 February, Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO of Cosmo First outlines the company’s strategic shift toward specialty sales, the new R&D push, and why India must transition from “replicating” to “innovating”

The 12th edition of the PlastIndia exhibition, inaugurated on 5 February at the Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, has been hailed as a mission statement for the Indian plastics industry.

The PlastIndia CEO Conclave 2026 served as a platform for India's plastics and petrochemical industry leaders to declare their commitment to achieving 'Vikasit Bharat.'

With over 300 compression moulding machines in India and a task force of 150 people in 3 locations, and more than 30 specifically dedicated to Sacmi Rigid Packaging technologies, the company is leveraging its cooperative structure and high-speed innovations to lead the shift toward lightweighting, circularity and use of AI on its production lines

During Plastindia 2026, held from 5 to 10 February, at the Bharat Mandapam, Dynamic Environmental Corporation (DEC) is showcasing its advanced VOC treatment systems, designed to transition the flexible packaging industry from a linear to a circular solvent economy.

At the Bharat Mandapam for Plastindia 2026, BG Plast is showcasing its latest advancements in extrusion for foils and sheets, featuring a new patented system designed specifically for the Indian market.

At the Bharat Mandapam for Plastindia 2026, Bandera is presenting its latest advancements in extrusion, focusing on high-performance barrier films, rigid sheet technology, and integrated recycling systems.

At Plastindia 2026 being held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, from 5 to 10 February, Thimmaiah Napanda, managing director and CEO, Manjushree Technopack highlights the rebranding of the company

Delhi CM inaugurated PlastIndia 2026, the 12th international plastics exhibition, conference, taking place from 5-10 February, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has announced a series of senior leadership appointments across its supply chain, commercial, and human resources functions on 4 February. The moves are aimed at strengthening organisational capability and enhancing execution excellence.

Marking its first exhibition in India at Pamex 2026, ERO Gluing Systems introduced its AI-based inspection technology and new pumping systems as part of a strategic push to expand beyond its domestic Italian market.

Meech Shavotech India is set to demonstrate proven static management and web cleaning solutions at Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi from 5-10 February. The company aims to address the "readiness gap" for Indian manufacturers adopting advanced processes such as MDO and in-mould labelling (IML).

Konnect Packaging International LLP is set to showcase its graphene-enhanced innovations and VCI films at Interpack 2026, which will be held in Dusseldorf from 7 to 13 May, capitalising on the recently concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement to bolster its direct distribution channels across Europe.

Interpack is just four months away, which will be held from 7 to 13 May, in Dusseldorf, Germany. At the show, Packem Umasree will highlight its 100% sustainable FIBC solutions made from rPET, along with rPET woven fabric and flakes.

From 5 to 10 February, Sacmi returns to Plastindia at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi with its full range of cap and preform production solutions. In the spotlight: The new tethered-ready slitting line.

At PlastIndia 2026, which will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 5 to 10 February, ExxonMobil will showcase its signature polymers portfolio driving performance and boosting efficiency.

From 5 to 10, February 5 to February 10, 2026, Brueckner Maschinenbau will present key innovations for film stretching lines at the 12th Plastindia in New Delhi. The company’s focus will be on efficiency, productivity and most demanding applications.

At the Plastindia 2026, going to be hosted at Bharat Mandapam, from 5 to 10 February, Packone Solutions will have a live demo of its high-performance rewinder, and innovations designed to enhance productivity, precision, and performance.

Plastic exports are set to double to USD 20-billion by 2027. Plastindia 2026, which will be held at Bharat Mandapam, from 5 to 10 February, is set to highlight and uncover what’s been causing this surge in the Indian context.

Hubergroup Print Solutions confirms it already fully complies with the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO), which is set to apply from January 2027 aimed at ensuring consumer safety.

Regulatory hurdles have forced major Indian beverage companies to double their imports from neighbouring regions to meet rising demand.

NBG will be present at Plastindia 2026, which will be held from 5 to 10 February, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to discuss Starflex narrow and mid-web modular flexo solutions for labels flexible packaging.

Parksons Packaging, a leading player in the Indian packaging industry, has appointed Deepak Ganjoo as its new chief executive officer, effective 19 January, 2026.

Bobst will be displaying its Expert K5 metalliser at Plastindia, which will be held at Bharat Mandapam, from 5 to 10 February. It is optimised to handle sustainable substrates including BOPE, MDO PE, CPP and paper) and low temperature heat-sealable BOPP films.

Apex will highlight its complete range of anilox lifecycle solutions at the Plastindia exhibition 2026, which will be held from 5 to 10 February, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growing needs of the flexible packaging industry.

Colgate-Palmolive had recently organised Packaging Roadshow 2025 in Mumbai, bringing cross-functional teams together for a hands-on experience with innovative packaging solutions.

The joint venture between SB Packagings and Constantia Flexibles, SB-Constantia has appointed Amit Shah as the new CEO, with over 32 years of experience in the packaging industry.

Winners of the first edition of the CII Sustainable Plastic Packaging Awards were felicitated during the CII Circular Economy Conference 2025 on 26 November in New Delhi.

Flexure Print N Pack strengthens its position as a flexo leader, earning multiple national and international awards for print quality, technical consistency, and innovation across films and substrates