04 May 2026 | By  Divya Subramaniam

Packaging cost surge pushes FMCG toward shrinkflation

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30 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

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The initiative blends design, technology and behavioural nudges to address PET bottle litter in one ...

28 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

The 10bn barrier sector rethinks sustainability

Sustainable barrier coatings are gaining traction as global regulations and a shift toward mono-mate...

23 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Drinktec: Why Waste Wednesday scales from grassroots to city-level impact

Dr Ruby Makhija’s Why Waste Wednesday initiative is showcasing its decentralised, behaviour-led wast...

22 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Maharashtra doubles down on plastic circularity on Earth Day

Maharashtra doubles down on plastic circularity on Earth Day

20 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Cost shocks, supply risks and the new normal in packaging

The escalation of conflict in West Asia has disrupted key trade routes and energy supplies, amplifyi...

16 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

WPI report red flags plastic packaging inflation

The wholesale price index jumped to 3.88% in March as the ongoing West Asia crisis triggered a signi...

16 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

From geopolitical shock to a circular future for India’s packaging

The current geopolitical storm has amplified the business case for sustainable domestic resource man...

13 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

PTA Mumbai hosts training programme on paperboard and corrugated packaging

Structured as a comprehensive learning initiative, the training included the fundamentals of packagi...

09 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Antony Waste secures JPY 750 million JFE investment

JFE has obtained a 25% stake in two WtE projects in Andhra Pradesh. This marks the first Japanese fo...

08 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Sweet promises for confectionery and bakery at Interpack

Technologies on display will range from raw material processing and forming to coating and packaging...

07 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

New solid waste management rules signal shift towards circularity

The updated framework replaces the 2016 rules and signals a shift towards stronger accountability, c...

06 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Interpack to highlight sustainable packaging solutions for pharma

At Interpack, pharma companies will find packaging technologies and materials designed to balance pr...

01 Apr 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Spotlight Forum reprised at Interpack; Michelman to present

The Spotlight Forum will return this year with the theme ‘7 Days, 7 Topics’

25 Mar 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Siegwerk eyes 20% flexible packaging share following Hi-Tech Inks acquisition

Hi-Tech Inks will add a robust portfolio to Siegwerk's global offerings, including solvent- and wat...

24 Mar 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

The geopolitical shock: How war in West Asia rewrites India’s plastic economy

Prices for polymers—petrochemical derivatives essential for countless products—have spiked by an ala...

11 Mar 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Ellen MacArthur Foundation report on paper-based packaging

If designed responsibly, paper-based flexible packaging could be less polluting in markets where was...

23 Feb 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

Recycled plastic infrastructure deployed at Magh Mela

Infrastructure made using recycled plastic waste has been deployed across the temporary city created...

23 Feb 2026 | By Divya Subramaniam

NBG Printographic debuts flagship Starflex at Plastindia

NBG Printographic Machinery showcased its flagship Starflex narrow web flexo press at Plastindia 202...

Latest Poll

What is a top priority for you when you plan a packaging roll-out?

Results

What is a top priority for you when you plan a packaging roll-out?

Material selection

 

52.63%

Over-designing

 

15.79%

Process inefficiency

 

15.79%

Packaging wastage

 

15.79%

Total Votes : 19

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