Top package-spotting picks from across the series' June 2026 entries. A recap of the best-of-the-best products that stand tall amongst peers, thanks to their style, functionality and general bravado.
Anand goes to the luxury bazaar: Supermarket swag
A Sunday stroll through a luxury supermarket provides a glimpse into the use of packaging as both a differentiator and a justification for luxury price points.
Anand goes to the alcobev bazaar
Shining examples of innovative alcobev packaging emerge from the shelves while shopping for a world cup watch party.
Siegwerk introduces Cirkit Oxybar White functional barrier ink
Siegwerk has launched Cirkit Oxybar White, a breakthrough functional ink combining oxygen barrier performance and white opacity in a single printable layer to support mono-material packaging structures.
Anand goes to the bazaar: Feminine care edit
Shopping for a grocery list curated by a close-knit circle of women sparks new realizations about the nuances of feminine care packaging.
Anand goes to the bazaar: The snack edit
Shopping for a cozy day-in ends in epiphanies about modern FMCG packaging in the food aisle.
Anand goes to the bazaar: Package spotting at a pharmacy
Racing to a last-minute appointment, a detour through a crowded pharmacy leads to unexpected encounters with great design.
Chemco secures FSSAI approval for food-grade rPET resin production
Chemco received regulatory clearance to manufacture recycled polyethylene terephthalate resin for direct food-contact applications at its newly established facility in Gujarat.
Cosmo Films expands international specialty film trials after Interpack
The India-headquartered film manufacturer scaled up trial runs for chemically recycled substrates, high-shrink sleeve components, and non-plastic graphic films across global converting markets following commercial discussions in Dusseldorf.
Mother Dairy deploys soil-degradable polymer to eliminate milk pouch waste
Mother Dairy is set to launch India’s first naturally degradable flexible film milk pouch this World Environment Day across the Delhi-NCR market, introducing a soil-degradable polymer designed to eliminate plastic waste.
We aren’t serious about plastic waste: Prof SP Naik at Respack
Industry experts at Respack 2026 discussed how smart collection bins, advanced sensor sorting and high-tech machine lines are teaming up to turn raw plastic waste into high-quality, food-safe packaging
Respack: Paper and paperboard eye breakout into food packaging
Industry experts call for a return to nature's architectural principles, showcasing breakthrough paperboard modifications and compostable structures that bypass traditional recycling challenges.
Respack: Leaders discuss value, true circularity and the future of flexible packaging
Economic and material advantages of flexible packaging are widely considered unbeatable, but a high-level panel of FMCG leaders warned that the sector may simply be postponing hard questions on true material circularity.
Respack: Experts advocate tube format expansion in food packaging
Packaging experts at Respack argued for tubes to become a mainstream choice for food-based FMCG companies, owing to its versatility and advanced barrier properties
How digital print is altering India's manufacturing bottleneck
Leading print and incubation experts and a brand owners convened for a webinar hosted by PrintWeek-HP. The discussion focussed on how digital printing is the way to go for sustainable packaging among independent brands.
Headwinds for packaging due to global pressures
High-interest macro headwinds and commodity controls are predicted to restrict consumer packaged goods volume growth, pressing packaging converters to recalibrate their material pipelines.
W&H and Garant strengthen customer relationships at Interpack
Windmoller & Holscher and its converting subsidiary Garant Maschinenhandel presented material-saving and automated machinery lines at the trade show to address tightening international recycling legislation.
Anand goes to the mall: The food packaging edit
A Sunday grocery run to a supermarket provided a glimpse into the leaps modern food packaging has been making
How FMCG firms are remaking the smallest package
Leading FMCG companies are reducing pack grammage and adjusting price points to mitigate the impact of volatile crude-linked inflation and global supply chain disruptions.
Comexi showcases solvent-free EB technology at Interpack
Comexi pivoted the sustainability conversation from a cost-burden to an industrial efficiency driver by showcasing a portfolio of ready-to-market applications at Interpack in Düsseldorf.
Metsa Board and Heidelberg ink strategic pact at Interpack
Metsa Board and Heidelberg announced a strategic partnership at Interpack to integrate material expertise with advanced production technology for the packaging industry.
Interpack begins in Dusseldorf
The international processing and packaging industry has assembled in Germany for the start of Interpack 2026, which features 2,800 exhibitors from more than 60 countries.
ACG partners with Allied Pharma to present cartoning machines at Interpack
ACG and Allied Pharma announce plans to present packaging and cartoning machines Blister X and Karton X at Interpack 2026.
CMPL: Pouchwale showcases short-run packaging abilities
Pouchwale displayed its hybrid LED printing technology and textured finishing capabilities at CMPL 2026, while addressing a 30% rise in production costs due to global raw material shortages.
CMPL: Smart Accurate Packaging showcases multi-polymer rigid solutions
Smart Accurate Packaging presented its multi-polymer injection and blow moulding capabilities at CMPL 2026 while detailing ongoing trials for incorporating 30% to 50% recycled content in rigid containers.
CMPL: Swiss Pac targets short-run market
Swiss Pac showcased its short-run digital and rotogravure pouch manufacturing capabilities at CMPL 2026, alongside a portfolio of recyclable and high-barrier aluminium laminates.
VDMA announces extensive showcase for Interpack
The VDMA plans to present solutions for a sustainable and digitised packaging industry at Interpack 2026, focusing on circular economy requirements and smart manufacturing.
Koehler Group to show circular paper solutions at Interpack
The Koehler Group plans to exhibit its portfolio of sustainable paper and board at Interpack 2026 to meet the growing demand for circular packaging.
Fresh-Lock to showcase flexible closure systems at Interpack
Fresh-lock has announced plans to showcase its next-generation reclosable flexible packaging solutions at Interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf.
Interpack will host Young Talents Day to bridge industry skills gap
Interpack 2026 will host a dedicated young talents day on 13 May to provide trainees, students, and young professionals with direct entry routes into the packaging and processing industry.
Baumer HHS to highlight complete systems at Interpack
Baumer plans to exhibit its range of integrated gluing and quality assurance solutions at Interpack 2026 to demonstrate the benefits of holistic system development.
SVP to showcase reclosable solutions at Interpack
SVP Packing Industry plans to exhibit zipper bags and specialised profiles at Interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf from 7 to 13 May in a bid to address the demand for reusable packaging.
IMA Group to unveil personal care and ecommerce packaging at Interpack
IMA Group will present specialised packaging machines for liquid and cream-based personal care products and ecommerce shipping at Interpack 2026
IMA Group announces food packaging showcase for Interpack
IMA Group announces plans to launch food packaging machines at Interpack 2026 with a focus on tea bags, coffee packets and instant noodle pouches
IMA Group to launch blister packaging machines at Interpack
IMA group plans to showcase 38 machines at Interpack 2026. Its most prominent pharma showcase includes products like the Giant1 Series blister forming machine.
The curious case of the contaminated carton
A PIL filed before the Apex Court poses a moral dilemma for our legal structures: whether to trust the youth and their discretion, or to meddle with what they can and cannot consume from tetrapacks.