Aditya Ghosalkar

Bengaluru-based Sandilyam Automation Systems’ director, Shivashankar Nagarajan in conversation with Aditya Ghosalkar during which he highlights the role of barcode in packaging traceability

Sribash Dasmohapatra, the executive chairman of the Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil) speaks to Aditya Ghosalkar about India’s plastics industry. He sheds light about the plastics-export-focussed exhibition, Plexconnect 2024, which was held from 7 to 9 June.

With an investment of Rs 700-crore, Coca-Cola, through its wholly-owned bottling subsidiary Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), has announced the establishment of a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Peddapalli district, Telangana.

The Indian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (IPPTA) will host a two-day zonal seminar on 26 and 27 July, 2024 at Radisson Blu Coimbatore. The seminar will focus on enhancing efficiency through electricals, electronics, automation and digital technology in pulp and paper mills.

Labels do more than convey information; creating compliant packaging is a complex and meticulous task. The risk of non-compliance with regulatory requirements adds to the challenge. Arjita Kulshreshtha, director of business development and growth at Artwork Flow, explains how ComplyAI, an innovative software solution, streamlines compliance processes and ensures your packaging meets all necessary standards

Mespack will exhibit its sustainable flexible packaging solutions portfolio at the Snack & BakeTec show, which will be held from 5 to 7 June, 2024, at the Yashobhoomi (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi. The company will unveil its latest innovation, the RM series rotary machine for quick changeover and compact design for premade pouches.

The Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA) is making waves as it expands into the vibrant Middle East and Africa regions with the launch of its MEA chapter. Celebrating 25 years, ASPA aims to enhance global efforts against counterfeiting. Managing director at Vinsak, Ranesh Bajaj will step into the role of chairperson at ASPA's MEA chapter.

A recently published research by Fact.MR estimates the global market for bottled water to register an average CAGR of 5.5 % during the forecast period 2022-2032. Revenues from the global bottled water market are anticipated to exceed USD 2,00,000-mn in revenues by 2022-end.

In the dynamic landscape of packaging, the rise of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials has emerged as a key player, particularly in the food-grade sector. Find out how continuous monitoring has scaled up PCR packaging in this report of Smithers, in a review.

TechNova, in collaboration with HP Indigo, organised three roadshows across India – first at Mumbai, then Delhi and last in Hyderabad. The series, titled Road to Drupa 2024, demonstrated digital printing technologies that the HP Indigo booth, in Hall 17, will showcase at Drupa.

Organised by Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability (FIPS), the third edition of Respack conference will transpire on 13 and 14 June 2024 at The Lalit, Majestic Hall in Mumbai. The two-day show will gather the A-listers of the packaging industry to engage in a lively discourse with fellow stakeholders to propagate responsible packaging.

Miraclon to focus on sustainable practices with the advantages of modern flexo at Drupa 2024, drawing upon highlights from the Packaging Summit held at Ahmedabad in early May.

Informa Markets has announced the sixth edition of ProPak India. The three-day event is scheduled for 25-27 September at BIEC, Bengaluru, and will be co-located with Food Ingredients India (Fi). Both the shows aim to unite the food, health, packaging, and processing industries.

Dotclean, a flexo plate cleaning machine has three different variants for narrow-web, mid-web and wide-web printing. Aditya Ghosalkar of WhatPackaging? finds out more about how this machine is helping the converters

Avery Dennison, a leading provider of materials science and digital identification solutions, introduced a new program AD InsightX. On 9 May 2024, brands and consumers gathered to collaborate and brainstorm to build an ecosystem at Avery Dennison's Innovation and Knowledge Centre (ADIKC) in Ranjangaon.

The WhatPackaging? team talks to Shyam Sunder, partner, NS Digital Flexo, a flexo pre-press company about the process with its gaining momentum in the flexible packaging space

The WhatPackaging? team talks to Jainam Shah, director of technology, Flexure Print N Pack, a flexo converter about the process with its gaining momentum in the flexible packaging space

Organised by ElitePlus, the 9th edition of the Injection, Blow, Roto Moulding & PET Summit is set to take place from June 26 to 27, 2024, at Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai. This event will delve into the latest trends and innovations in injection, blow, roto moulding, and PET technologies.

Liquid filling demands precision and efficiency. Maharshi's Servo Piston Filler offers accuracy and speed in filling both viscous and non-viscous liquids across industries

India's food safety regulator FSSAI is in the news. More recently, the agency ordered nationwide testing and inspections of companies making spice mixes, widening a crackdown on the sector as global regulators investigate contamination issues with two popular local brands. Answer the Aditya Ghosalkar-WhatPackaging? quiz to find out how up to date you are.

Dabur Herb'l Charcoal, a toothpaste brand, announced its collaboration with Disney's Star Wars franchise on May 4, which is also celebrated as Star Wars Day.

With more than 70 installations, Autoprint Machinery's Checkmate 50 remains a standout product. Alongside the newly introduced UV coating machine, the Checkmate 50 will take centre stage at Drupa.

Swarna GK, a packaging development engineer at Thinking Forks, delved into the world of creative and sustainable packaging solutions

Sribash Dasmohapatra, the executive chairman of the Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil) speaks to WhatPackaging? about India’s plastics industry — discusses challenges, opportunities and global aspirations. Dasmohapatra talks about the return of the plastics-export-focussed export exhibition, Plexconnect 2024, which will be held from 7 to 9 June at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO)

Comprehending flexography as a discipline and to illuminate the best practices that printers and trade shops can utilise ahead of Drupa - Miraclon, Windmöller & Hölscher, Apex International and Tesa organised a Packaging Summit 2024 at Crowne Plaza, Ahmedabad on 3 May.

Smithers predicts a robust future for the metal packaging industry, with a market size exceeding USD 177 billion by 2029. While the initial surge witnessed growth rates exceeding 8% between 2019 and 2022, the market is expected to settle into a steady 3% CAGR for the following five years.

Where product authenticity and consumer safety are paramount concerns, the need for effective tamper-evident solutions in packaging has never been more critical. Know about Polyart TE (Tamper Evident), a facestock engineered to meet the stringent demands of tamper-resistant labelling, from Ruchit Vora of Arjobex Polyart

Revolutionising packaging applications, Popli presents the Sitexco Label L10, a laser cleaning machine tailored for the label printing industry. This entry model prioritises essential features without compromising on safety, reliability, or quality

Rajkot-based Rajoo Engineers, a frontrunner in plastic processing machinery, unveiled its expanded facility in Rajkot. With the capacity to now manufacture 12 machines simultaneously, up from the previous 4, reflects on promising prospects for the plastics packaging industry.

In its first, Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology (PVGCOET) and GKPWIOM organised an in-house, exclusive national-level conference on food packaging on 16 April 2024.

Hitendra Barai, owner and managing director, Durapak tells Team WhatPackaging? about the semi-automatic shrink wrapper with in-line infeed conveyor, how the XP650 ALX ups packaging efficiency, particularly in the beverage industry

Launched in March last year, Reliance Consumer Products’ Campa Cola was on a roll out to national and international markets to expand its beverage footprint. Now, it accounts for a major chunk in the total revenue of Rs 3,000 crore notched by the FMCG division.

The rise in eCommerce and evolving consumer lifestyles has caused a surge in packaged food consumption in India. However, there may exist a gap while achieving the safety, quality and labelling standards. After Cadbury’s Bournvita, Nestle’s Cerelac steps in with the issue of sugar level in the package.

Aimed to bring in sustainability for brand owners and converters, DIC launched water-based barrier coatings SunSys, Sunstar and Hydbar to improve oxygen barrier and sealing properties of paper or a polyolefin structure. Utsab Choudhary of DIC shares insights with Aditya Ghosalkar of WhatPackaging?

Nordson India devices modular, scalable and integrable solutions that optimise adhesive consumption and production efficiency. Aditya Ghosalkar of WhatPackaging? team finds out the ProBlue Flex melter, which offers offers flexibility, improved precision, better connectivity, and complete machine integration

Formerly called Rajasthan Spinning and Weaving Mills group, RSWM is a leading Indian yarn and knitted fabric manufacturer. The group has deployed six key initiatives that are focussed on sustainability, including renewable energy, biofuel adoption, and the recycling of PET bottles and textile waste.

On 10 April, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry told online shopping websites to stop labelling drinks like Bournvita as ‘health drinks’. Also previously, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take measures against companies that do not amend by the food laws.

Ajay Rao Rane of Domino highlights a high-speed digital label press. The press is designed to integrate with existing flexo presses and convert to a full hybrid solution, and can be configured reel-to-reel for maximum versatility

At the PackMach Asia Expo held in October 2023, the USA-headquartered Valco Melton’s Ravi Kiran spoke about ClearVision’s automated packaging inspection system, PackChek. Find out how it ensures hot melt glue has been precisely applied

Most consumers have spurred the growth of organised retail of paperboard packaging in India. Did you know the industry stands at USD 12.87 billion in 2024, and is expected to notch USD 17.74 billion by 2029? Take this short test to trickle your brain cells on the subject

Kunal Enterprises (KE) offers conductive inks for various electronic applications. Aditya Ghosalkar of Team WhatPackaging? Team finds out more about it

Jyothy Labs wins the SIES SOP Star Award for Exo Dish Wash Round In Mould Label, which was bestowed by the SIES School of Packaging (SOP) in Navi Mumbai

Safepack’s UV stabilised anticorrosive VCI shrink film bags the SIES SOP Star Award, which was bestowed by the SIES School of Packaging (SOP) in Navi Mumbai

Shalina Laboratories celebrate packaging excellence with EasePak One-Fold Display Carton for point of sale application at the SIES SOP Star Awards, which was bestowed by the SIES School of Packaging (SOP) in Navi Mumbai

Allana’s 1 litre PET and 5 litre HDPE jar food packaging innovations win the SIES SOP Star Awards, which was bestowed by the SIES School of Packaging (SOP) in Navi Mumbai

HUL’s Premium Beauty Business Unit wins three awards under the point of sale category at SIES SOP Star Awards, which was bestowed by the SIES School of Packaging (SOP) in Navi Mumbai

Followed by innovative product offerings in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, UFlex clocks ten awards at the SIES SOP Star Awards, which was bestowed by the SIES School of Packaging (SOP) in Navi Mumbai

Chennai-based ITC celebrates thirteen awards overall, ten for packaging and three for non-packaging applications, at the SIES SOP Star Award, which was bestowed by the SIES School of Packaging (SOP) in Navi Mumbai

Rajoo Engineers won the SIES President’s Award for Innovation plus SOP Star Award for blown film line, which was bestowed by the SIES School of Packaging (SOP) in Navi Mumbai

Mumbai-based Prismtech Packaging Solutions highlights its automatic bottle cleaner cum corrosive liquid filling line from its array of offerings for rigid bottle packaging lines. Niraj Parikh of Prismtech talks to WhatPackaging? Team about how the machine sets itself apart

In the fast-paced world of printing and coating, where precision is paramount, the InkSpec MIIS-V3 viscometer steps in as a game-changer in viscosity measurement and control. Sunil Talpade, managing director of Royal Coat explains what makes this device stand out and ensures printing colour and coating consistency throughout the application run

Pune is set to host its first packaging exhibition, in June 2024, the PackVision Expo 2024. The show is scheduled to take place from 13 to 15 June, 2024, at the Autocluster Exhibition Centre, Pimpri Chinchwad.

Toppan Inc and India-based Toppan Speciality Films (TSF) have developed GL-SP, a barrier film that uses biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) as the substrate. Soon, the Group aims to launch its production and sales in India, extending its reach and fostering sustainable packaging.

On 26 February 2024, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held an online event to launch the India Plastics Pact’s (IPP) annual report 2022-23. Alongside, CII announced a recyclable flexible packaging challenge.

Debarun Talukdar of Windmoeller and Hoelscher (W&H) explains Team WhatPackaging? about the W&H blown film line, how it was a sound investment for Sanraj Polyprinters and its ability to meet converters’ flexible packaging needs

Skyline Machinery highlights its HK-SP1200-WA digital single pass printer. With advanced features and capabilities, this printer redefines the possibilities in digital printing

Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology (PVGCOET) and GKPWIOM has announced an exclusive national-level conference on food packaging on 16 April 2024 in the campus. Know what's in it for you?

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (TNPL) won the ‘Best Paper Award’ at IPPTA’s 59th AGM and seminar in Kolkata. What tilted in the favour, was the ‘energy saving efforts and results in TNPL’, as presented by S Gokulakannan of TNPL.

A bike-enthusiast and a packaging development engineer by profession, Chetan Murthy of BigBasket spoke to Aditya Ghosalkar about the nuances of digital printing and packaging innovations

Suba Solutions saw a good footfall at Pamex 2024, where it showcased the offline stripping and blanking machine - Blankwiser. Sudharshan Balaji of Suba sheds light on the made-in-India machine characteristics suitable for wide applications such as MetPET cartons, regular cartons, tags, and jobs with windows

Test your knowledge about recent developments and initiatives by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) with this quiz.

India's battle against counterfeiting has intensified as it grapples with a 25-30% market infiltration. From pharmaceuticals to FMCG, no sector is immune. In this context, the Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA) is leading the charge to raise awareness and combat the counterfeit menace. Aditya Ghosalkar talks to Manoj Kochar, president, ASPA

Flexo operators have observed grimy anilox affect print quality, given the high speed runs of flexo jobs. But the show must go on, and here steps in Paper Converting Machine Company’s (PCMC) Meridian Elite Laser Anilox Cleaner that offers optimum anilox cleaning, says Vikram Fotedar, CEO of Packone Solutions

Hersh Lulla, marketing manager - Asia Pacific, Miraclon talks to Aditya Ghosalkar of WhatPackaging? about Miraclon's Flexcel NX Wide 4260 platemaking system serves as a comprehensive solution for digital flexo platemaking

The Plastic Export Promotion Council, Plexconcil, reveals a surge in exports during December 2023 and January 2024. Delve into the nuances of trends and their implications for India's burgeoning plastic industry.

The world of print finishing is constantly evolving, with new technologies emerging to meet the ever-growing demand for high-quality, eye-catching products. Navdeep Dadwal of Konica Minolta talks to Team WhatPackaging? about how MGI JETvarnish 3D Evo stands out as a powerful and versatile solution for offset, digital, and packaging printers

The Indian retail sector is poised for a twofold expansion to USD 2 trillion within the next decade. Find out how strategic packaging can become a key driver of this unprecedented growth.

Test your knowledge and explore the evolving landscape of the Indian pharma industry. From exciting acquisitions to innovative solutions, delve into ten trivia questions. Plus, don’t miss out on the valuable webinar opportunity focusing on legal aspects of printed pharma packaging.

In its bid to strengthen the supply chain in southern India, Dabur India to set up a greenfield facility. The new unit would manufacture a range of its ayurvedic healthcare, personal care and home care products like Dabur Honey, Dabur Red Paste and Odonil air fresheners, among others.

Prasanna Venkatesh, managing director, Zund India talks about achieving high-performance digital cutting with Zund's S3 L-1200 with Swiss precision. The sleek flatbed machine is built for speed, versatility, can tackle intricate profiles and even delves into the Z axis for 3D-like cutting possibilities

India's growing appetite for paper. Today, it is the fourth largest national market worldwide, pegged at USD 48.2 billion. If you have been reading our bulletins, you will (you should!) know the answers to all the ten questions.

Packed house with over 375 delegates registered. This emphasises the recognition of Indian Pulp & Paper Technical Association's (IPPTA) agenda, as it hosted its 59th AGM and seminar from 23 to 24 February 2024 at Taj Hotel, City Centre, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata. The program saw paper industry stalwarts take on the challenges and solutions for an energy efficient pulp and paper industry.

Aviral Mehrotra, marketing head, Packline highlights how the LPM automatic punching machine can perform embossing and full-cut operation for any size or shape of labels, lids or blanks. It benefits the operators absolute registration accuracy and superior cutting finish while achieving maximum material utilisation.

Mondi has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber for a total consideration of USD 5-million. Meanwhile in another development, DS Smith has confirmed that it has received a "highly preliminary expression of interest" from Mondi regarding a "combination".

JK Paper has announced a consolidated turnover of Rs 1,781.65-crore and PAT of Rs 235.11-crore for third quarter. The company declared an interim dividend of Rs 3.50 per equity share.

Two Sudpack innovations: Tubular Bag PurePE in food category and PharmaGuard in medical and pharmaceutical category gain recognition as winners of Worldstar 2024 Awards organised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO).

Market research leader Smithers announces a two-day event in Dubai as part of its Sustainability in Packaging event series. The launch of this event across Middle East and North Africa will transpire on 22 and 23 May 2024 in Dubai.

Chandrasekhar Rajagopalan, the President of the Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Cartons Manufacturer Association (IFCA), sheds light on the current trends and prospects of the packaging industry

A fully automatic die-cutter with inline stripping, Huatai 1060PG is an asset for converters in the F&B, FMCG and pharma sectors, tells Manoj Wadiyar of Filigree Pack

Organised by the All India Printing Ink Manufacturers’ Association (AIPIMA), the 13th edition of Asia Coat + Ink Show to transpire from 21 to 23 November 2024 at hall-3 of the Bombay Exhibition Centre.

The 11th edition of Vinyl India, International PVC & Chlor – Alkali Business Summit 2024, expects over 1,300 attendees on 4 and 5 April 2024, at Reliance Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.

The Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India (IPMMI) conducts six roadshows, which lay the foundation for the PackMach Asia Expo. The Association has announced the dates of roadshows plus exhibition and extends an invite to the packaging industry

Vishnuu R Kamat, senior vice-president of Mumbai-based supplier Advanced Graphic Systems (AGS) talks about how it has experienced an upturn in demand from pharma converters with German-based inspection software Tech4Check, which marks presence over a decade in the Indian market now

Packaging Trends 2024 Report is a strategic move from Esko to support its customers who are into FMCG and pharma. The company surveyed over 530 packaging veterans to understand packaging trends, challenges, and opportunities for 2024 and beyond.

Going by numbers. The global label market is valued at USD 41.75-bn and is expected to grow at 4.9%. The consumer landscape is changing, and so is changing the focus of converters of labels and packaging converters

CPHI and PMEC India will organise the three-day pharma packaging trade show from 26 to 28 November 2024 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The show unites South Asian pharma excellence.

Organised by IPAMA, IntraPac India will be organised at India Expo Centre, Greater. NoidaI from 14 to 16 March 2024. According to IPAMA, the tradeshow will meet the longstanding demand of packaging machine manufacturers and companies dealing in allied products.

Rohit Jawa, CEO and managing director of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) emphasised how the beauty care market as a separate entity creates more value and the role of digital as a catalyst for the nation's growth.

A Towards Packaging study evaluated the sachet packaging industry at USD 8.89-billion in 2022. Over the next decade, the industry is set to surge to an estimated USD 15.2-billion at a CAGR of 5.5%.

Mumbai-based EPL is recognised as one of the world’s largest speciality packaging companies specialising in manufacturing laminated plastic tubes. The company has been awarded the Gold Medal in 2023 EcoVadis Sustainability assessment and sells over eight-billion tubes each year

France-headquartered Albea, with two plants in India, bagged an award for its sustainable and eco-friendly packaging design at Cosmoprof 2023. The company is a major player in the global cosmetic packaging market, with revenues of USD 1.4 billion in 2022 and a strong entrepreneurial spirit

Hubergroup’s previous CEO Heiner Klokkers has left the management of the company. Two long-standing top managers are moving up to the management of the holding company.

PC Musthafa, founder and CEO of iD Fresh Food shared his journey for the benefit of print delegates at BMPA’s PS 24. Musthafa who dropped out of school talked about how he made a company value of more than a thousand crores, and how packaging helped his company grow.

Parshva Shah, partner, Mahisa Packaging Systems talks to WhatPackaging? team about how the company caters as a packaging solutions provider with expertise in glueing systems

Mespack India's managing director, Anthony D'Souza, talks about the opportunities and challenges set to shape India's packaging industry in 2024

Indian Pulp & Paper Technical Association (IPPTA) will host its 59th AGM and seminar from 23 to 24 February 2024 and transpire at Kolkata. The seminar will focus on fostering the future of energy and the environment in the pulp and paper industry.

Nitin IKA of And Systems talks to Aditya Ghosalkar of WhatPackaging? about Bohler’s die cutting rules. And Systems has been selling Bohler high quality rules for over 35-40 years

Parshva Shah, partner, Mahisa Packaging Systems talks to WhatPackaging? team about Poland-based Felix’s glue plotter. Equipped with XY-plotter, the glueing machine is designed to automate Mahisa’s glueing process with precise dispensing of hot melt and cold adhesives on a wide range of substrates

Sribash Dasmohapatra, executive director, Plexconcil sheds light on projections and initiatives expected to shape the Indian packaging industry in 2024, which is poised for significant growth, particularly in the realms of plastic packaging

Food services company Jubilant FoodWorks announced its plan to pump in money to set up over 250 restaurants for Popeyes in the coming four to five years, given its potential to scale up the business of fried chicken in India and packaging that shadows.