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The limited-edition Maachis sneaker uses packaging design and interactive elements to extend storytelling beyond the product

The company says the Department of Consumer Affairs' move will improve price transparency, simplify consumer comparisons and promote fair competition across the edible oil industry

The new facility features DGM fold-gluing lines and a Koenig & Bauer offset press to support high-volume folding carton and customised packaging production

At Interpack 2026, Bobst and Michelman showcased mono-material and paper-based barrier solutions designed to help converters meet upcoming recyclability requirements under Europe's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

As brands prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026 activations, Don Julio has taken a packaging-led approach with a limited-edition release of its flagship Don Julio 1942 tequila

With 48 country-specific can designs, Coca-Cola is demonstrating how limited-edition packaging can become a platform for fan engagement, personalisation and brand storytelling

Investment in Sira plant adds production capacity for ophthalmic, injectable and pharmaceutical packaging applications

What began as a technical discussion on compostable materials, recycling ecosystems and packaging innovation quickly turned into one of the most animated debates of the conference, as proponents of conventional plastics challenged the case for biopolymers and questioned whether the industry needs another material stream at all

Silgan Dispensing, ACG World and Fasciculus showcased innovations in patient-centric packaging, sustainable blister packs and anti-counterfeiting solutions at Respack 2026

The plenary session showcased how digitalisation, material science and design innovation are reshaping the future of packaging

Prof MM Sharma defended plastics, backed pyrolysis and urged industry to revisit cellulose-based packaging materials

Focusing exclusively on polyolefins, Prof S Sivaram argued that the industry's current approach to recycling remains inadequate

Industry leaders, policymakers, scientists and brand owners gathered in Mumbai to chart the future of responsible packaging, with discussions spanning circularity, recycling, sustainability, exports and material innovation

The shrink sleeve and flexible packaging specialist celebrated three decades of operations and founder Rajesh Jain’s 70th birthday with more than 300 industry leaders in attendance at an event in New Delhi

The clean-label food startup will replace “no added sugar” claims with “sweetened with dates” following regulatory scrutiny

The co-located Compack, Logmat, and Coss exhibitions will bring together more than 215 brands across packaging, warehousing, intralogistics, and industrial safety sectors at the Chennai Trade Centre

Growth in sustainable packaging, tamper-evident technologies, and high-speed filling compatibility is expected to drive expansion in the global cap and closure market over the next decade

The INR 128-crore facility at Dashela in Gujarat is expected to double Madhur Dairy’s milk processing capacity to 5 lakh litres per day while strengthening cooperative-led dairy infrastructure and packaging operations

Bread prices in Mumbai have increased by up to INR 5 per pack as bakery companies face rising packaging, transport, fuel, and imported raw material costs amid inflationary pressure

ELITe, the joint venture between Ester Industries and Loop Industries, has signed a INR 1,600-crore MoU with the Government of Gujarat to establish India’s first chemical polyester recycling facility in Bharuch, targeting commercial operations by 2028

Companies including Linx, CDM Packaging, Inmaco Solutions, Serac Group and Plastchim-T Group welcomed visitors as Interpack opened in Duesseldorf

Mespack integrates Spookfish thermal imaging and AI software into its Athena platform to enable in-line seal inspection in flexible packaging

Actega will showcase barrier coatings, food-safe coatings, and ecoleaf metallisation technology at Interpack 2026

Goa is set to introduce a deposit refund scheme to improve recovery of plastic, glass, and metal containers and reduce waste across the state

PulPac will unveil next-generation fibre-based caps at Interpack 2026, expanding Dry Molded Fiber into closures and advancing circular packaging solutions

Syntegon will showcase its neXt system architecture, featuring AI-driven automation and new machine platforms, at Interpack 2026

Interpack 2026 will be held from 7 May to 13 May in Duesseldorf

Integrated packaging player plans capex, debt reduction as it scales presence in rigid packaging

Consumption growth, premiumisation, and sustainability push position packaging as a high-interest investment sector

Industrial action at Encirc’s Cheshire plant could tighten bottle availability and strain supply chains for alcoholic beverage producers

At the Indian Packaging Summit, the second panel, A 360 degrees Brand Owner’s perspective, brought six brand owners and packaging specialists to discuss what that responsibility actually looks like in practice — and whether the current regulatory framework is helping or hindering their ability to do anything meaningful about it

Siddhartha Gijare highlights BubbleGuard applications in automotive and FMCG, reducing damage, material use and logistics costs at Indian Packaging Summit 2026

Sachin Gupta discusses wood replacement, stretch film alternatives, returnable packaging and energy efficiency at Indian Packaging Summit 2026

Rakesh Hada showcases single-stage ISBM technology, reducing power consumption, increasing output and enabling recycled PET processing

Husky Technologies outlines PET sustainability, rPET adoption, tethered closures and energy-efficient processing at Indian Packaging Summit 2026

The 1st Indian Packaging Summit (IPS), organised by the department of printing and packaging technology at SIES Graduate School of Technology, opened on 17 March 2026 at the CIDCO Convention Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, marking a new platform for industry dialogue

Dr Keshav Kumar highlights low conviction rates, forensic gaps and need for data-driven enforcement to tackle counterfeit pharmaceuticals and products in India

Experts at TAF Connect 2026 discuss pharma counterfeiting, supply chain visibility, packaging, RFID and consumer awareness to protect patients and ensure drug authenticity

Industry leaders at TAF Connect 2026 discuss authentication, traceability, GS1 standards and consumer awareness, highlighting challenges in agriculture, pharma and industrial supply chains

At TAF Connect 2026, IIP director Rajesh Kumar Mishra highlights health risks of counterfeit goods, calls for stronger traceability, consumer awareness and export-led growth

At TAF Connect 2026, the opening session set the tone for the day: counterfeiting is no longer just a brand protection issue. It is a consumer safety issue, a supply-chain issue, and increasingly, a packaging issue

The move marks the brand’s diversification beyond its established aluminium foil portfolio and signals a strategic push into adjacent food packaging categories

The newly packaged range is available on the brand’s website and major eCommerce platforms

In recent years, Kohli has converted customers from established Swiss and German press manufacturers into repeat buyers

According to news agency reports, the Jammu and Kashmir government has announced plans to phase out harmful chemicals used in Apple Box packaging and is offering a 50% subsidy to promote safer packaging materials

According to the press release, Amazon India has partnered with IIT Roorkee to develop recyclable, biodegradable packaging from agricultural residues, aiming to reduce reliance on virgin pulp and support circular economy goals

The proposal has been welcomed by disability advocacy groups, who noted that QR-based information would be significantly more accessible than the small printed text currently used on medicine strips and bottles

The ruling came in a dispute between Rexcin Pharmaceuticals and Rekin Pharma, involving allegations of trademark infringement and passing off in relation to pharmaceutical products bearing the names “Rexcin” and “Rekin”

LSKB Aluminium Foils is a leading Indian manufacturer of aluminium foil and foil-based packaging solutions

Tata Steel Nederland commissions a new TCCT-based production line for food packaging steel, supporting REACH compliance, food safety, and recyclability

Purenil 0 is available for sampling and commercial orders and will be followed by additional materials under the Purenil series, targeting different performance and application requirements while maintaining a fully bio-based, plastic-free specification

New Material Recovery Centre to streamline plastic collection and recycling and it features a first-of-its-kind plastic recycling museum

The new technology from Vacuum Barrier Systems pressurises containers across water, juice, wine, and beverage manufacturing, allowing producers to substantially reduce resin material without compromising essential structural strength and stackability for efficient transportation and storage

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, JB Ecotex showcased its chemically recycled PET (rPET) resins, flakes and granules, while underlining its integrated waste-collection model and Surat-based manufacturing operations. JB Ecotex is one of the few Indian producers with an operational chemical-recycling plant for food-grade rPET

Divyesh Dadhaniya realised India’s untapped potential in biopolymers. What began as a research collaboration with IIT Guwahati evolved into Deltora , a startup dedicated to replacing single-use plastics with compostable, alternatives

As the keynote speaker at the 12th Speciality Films and Flexible Packaging Summit, Krishnakumar Thirumalai highlighted that packaging is no longer just about function, it is about addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

The Act was introduced to support the jute sector.

Located within an industrial complex in Vikhroli, Mumbai, the Godrej Archives document the legacy of the Godrej Enterprises Group. Vrunda Pathare, head of Godrej Archives, traces its journey from the late 90s.

Material recovery centres, run by local self-help groups, are set up in six locations in four states, including Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Sawai Madhapur (Rajasthan), Mumbai (Maharashtra), and Goa.

SinoFoldingCarton 2025 will feature over 1,500 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors in Shanghai

With more than 400 million people attending the 45-day Maha Kumbha Mela currently underway at Prayagraj, considered to be one of the biggest gatherings of people in the world, the event is expected to have a massive environmental impact. How will the government and the industry tackle the fallout? WhatPackaging? team finds out.

PAG ups presence in India’s packaging industry with back-to-back investments.