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As water stress intensifies, shared infrastructure such as CETPs, ZLD systems and centralised steam generation is helping food and packaging clusters improve compliance and resource efficiency

The regulator’s latest public notice places fresh compliance pressure on cosmetic brands, label converters, and packaging professionals over misleading claims, unauthorised applications, and labelling practices

Samiksha Ganeriwal has spent seven years developing a paper-based alternative to the plastic water bottle. Demand is real, materials are ready but the machinery to make it at scale remains elusive.

Alco-bev brands are no longer following the old playbook. A Shillong based gin-brand Raincheck Earth and its founder Mayukh Hazarika drew on geography and an aha moment to build his business

Two decades ago, Suresh Bansal looked at India’s packaging industry and saw fragmentation, inconsistency, and wasted cost. DCGPac’s answer was a centralised procurement platform. Now it has 60,000 clients and is pushing into Europe

Antares Vision Group will showcase AI-driven inspection, serialisation, and data platforms at Interpack 2026

Drools Pet Food partners with Tetra Pak to launch fresh pet food in Tetra Recart packs in India

During a panel discussion at TAF Connect 2026, industry leaders discussed the challenges of consumer literacy, the rise of counterfeit demand among GenZ, and the role of transparency in securing the FMCG supply chain

Ester Industries’ chairman and managing director, Arvind Singhania, discusses how materials science, food-grade rPET, and large-scale recycling investments are shaping the company’s strategy for sustainable packaging.

At The PackTalk organised by IPMMI India on 27 February 2026, Sudhir Gaikwad, OEM manager – India at Cognex Sensors India, addressed the theme of quality, compliance and traceability in today’s packaging operations.

According to the news reports, the Supreme Court has granted four weeks for the FSSAI to respond to additional proposals placed on record, including reference to international warning-label models

Lay's has launched a refreshed brand identity in India as part of what parent company PepsiCo describes as the largest global redesign in the brand’s nearly 100-year history

According to latest news reports, the amendment requires packaged commodities of vegetarian origin to carry a green dot and those of non-vegetarian origin to carry a red or brown dot on the principal display panel

The demonstration, spearheaded by TechNova, featured Asahi Kasei’s AEP-F photopolymer plates and delivered results comparable to traditional solvent-based printing, but without the environmental compromise

According to news agency reports, the Madras High Court has directed the Indian government to consider mandatory microplastic warnings on food and beverage packaging amid concerns over food-chain contamination

For Mehta, the printing inks industry is less a sector of commerce and more a “lab of constant, high-stakes evolution.”

The Union Budget 2026 has been viewed by industry leaders as a decisive shift from strategic intent to concrete execution, sending a reassuring signal to India’s core manufacturing sector. The budget’s provisions emphasize long-term policy stability, technology adoption, and structural improvements to the ease of doing business.

Balrampur Chini Mills (BCML) is set to participate in Plastindia 2026, which will be held from 5 to 10 February, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It will present Balrampur Bioyug, highlighting a transition from bioplastic concepts to "market-ready" execution.

The move aligns with Cosmo Films’ broader strategy to expand into high-growth, high-value flexible packaging segments. Backed by R&D capabilities, global certifications and multi-technology manufacturing, the company continues to focus on applications requiring enhanced performance and safety

Reproflex3 has appointed Aditya Pangikal as business head of R3 India, its operation supporting the packaging industry across India and key emerging markets in Southeast Asia

With 400 brands being a part of Canopy Planet’s initiatives, the company fosters more than thousand sustainable options in terms of paper and packaging grades from mills

As packaged water in PET bottles falls under scrutiny for plastic pollution, a new generation of Indian brands is making an impact with sustainable, paper-based carton packaging.

Balrampur Chini Mills' PLA biopolymer plant is in the news. Sai Deepthi interviews Stefan Barot and the tech team to explore how sugarcane is being reimagined from crop to eco-material

Esko’s latest packaging trends report highlights a sector in transition where manual workflows still dominate, but the push toward automation and AI-driven systems is steadily gaining ground

The project will add 54,000-tonnes per annum of new capacity, taking the company’s global packaging-film output from 6,36,160-tonnes to 6,90,160-tonnes a year

The authority emphasised that such beverages risk misleading consumers into believing they are purchasing legitimate medical ORS formulations meant for treating dehydration

Re:Pack Mumbai, organised by Esko, was held at St Regis, on 21 November, which followed discussions around smart packaging, FMCG design and Esko’s report launch - Packaging at scale: 2026 insights for growing brands.

Coimbatore-based Leego Pack, a family-owned packaging solutions specialist, is expanding its footprint into North India through a new partnership with Sia Pack India

A panel at Drinktec India 2025 examined the meaning of sustainability and the practical realities of meeting India’s regulatory expectations

At PackMach Asia Expo and Drinktec India, Gable Top Pak exhibited its carton-based water format designed as a sustainable alternative to PET and glass bottles. The company also highlighted its growing white-labelling business for restaurants and brands seeking eco-friendly packaging

At PackMach Asia and drinktec India, Dr Bio highlighted its portfolio of compostable, PLA– and corn-starch–based products designed to replace single-use plastics across food, packaging, and everyday applications. The company emphasised certified biodegradability, a one-year shelf life, and rapid decomposition under composting conditions.

At PackMach India, Nilkamal showcased its 100% recyclable, in-house PP stacking sheets designed to replace traditional sunboards and branding boards. The company reported strong interest from visitors seeking durable, reusable and sustainable sheet solutions for high-load applications

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, Alpla presented its rigid packaging expertise across PET and HDPE bottles, jars and caps, with a focus on high-volume FMCG, dairy and beverage market

Gurugram-based GreenPlas Tech highlighted its PLA/PBAT compostable packaging portfolio at PackMach & drinktec India, presenting solutions for straws, carry bags, films, and industrial applications

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, Guala Closures presented its expanding range of aluminium, plastic and specialty closures, highlighting premiumisation trends, anti-counterfeit technologies and its strong manufacturing base that serves both Indian and global markets

With over four decades in metal packaging, the company is deepening its presence across alcobev, pharma and premium water categories while scaling capacity across its six manufacturing sites

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, jointly organised by Messe Muenchen India and IPMMI, Rothe Packtech demonstrated its robotic palletising and depalletising systems designed to automate material movement between conveyor belts, pallets and downstream packaging lines

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, jointly organised by Messe Muenchen India and IPMMI, coding and marking suppliers showcased a wide spectrum of technologies spanning UV, fibre and CO₂ lasers, continuous inkjet, thermal inkjet and thermal transfer overprinting

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, jointly organised by Messe Muenchen India and IPMMI, Mehta Hitech Industries highlighted its LaserJet F, C and UV Series machines for PET bottles, pharmaceutical packaging and FMCG substrates

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, jointly organised by Messe Muenchen India and IPMMI, Videojet Technologies presented its full suite of in-line coding and marking systems, including CIJ, laser, TIJ and thermal transfer overprinting solutions

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, jointly organised by Messe Muenchen India and IPMMI, Dotsmark Systems highlighted its UV and fibre laser marking systems alongside CIJ, TIJ and TTO platforms designed for PET bottles, pouches, wires, cables and cartons

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, jointly organised by Messe Muenchen India and IPMMI, Ace Technologies highlighted its complete F&B equipment portfolio spanning water treatment, bakery inspection systems, brewing solutions and indigenous liquid filling lines

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, jointly organised by Messe Muenchen India and IPMMI, Shreyas Flexi Pack presented its full portfolio of shrink sleeves, wraparound BOPP labels, heat-transfer labels and in-mould labels, alongside a new holographic strip for anti-counterfeiting applications

At PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, jointly organised by Messe Muenchen India and IPMMI, Clearpack Group showcased its printed shrink-pack solutions and discussed upcoming investments in blow moulding technology. The company said demand for precise, branded shrink packaging continues to rise across beverage and FMCG segments

At the recently concluded three-day event PackMach Drinktec 2025, the company outlined shift towards standardised machine platforms

PackMach Asia Expo and drinktec India, taking place in Mumbai from 13–15 November and jointly organised by Messe Muenchen India and IPMMI, continued to highlight innovations across the packaging and processing value chain

TSF, which operates under Toppan’s Packaging Solutions business, expects to reach an annual sales volume of approximately 33,000 tonnes by 2027 for its BOPP and BOPE products

The deal positions the sportswear giant as the anchor customer for the upcoming Infinite Loop manufacturing facility in India

Industry’s positive sentiment around Interpack 2026 was expressed in the Interpack press briefing, held on 10 November, at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.

Amcor, Borealis, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, L’Oreal, Nestle, SC Johnson, Pepsico, Tomra, and Unilever back the new report, which sets a five-year roadmap for market transformation and circularity in packaging

Ahead of the PackMach Asia Expo to be held from 13 to 15 November, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, packaging industry stalwarts discuss the theme of the exhibition “Smart packaging” at the Mumbai roadshow

The 2025 edition will host more than 150 exhibitors and is expected to attract over 8,000 visitors

Naveen Gupta, chief business officer at Gopal Snacks, interacted with Sai Deepthi about the company’s journey from a small Gruh Udhyog in Gujarat to a listed FMCG player. Gupta outlines how in-house packaging, portfolio expansion and strategic investments have shaped growth, and why innovation, sustainability and design will define the next phase

Across the industry, sustainability has become integral to packaging design. Reusable boxes, recyclable materials, and minimalist aesthetics are now seen as markers of thoughtfulness and value

Bengaluru-based artisanal chocolate startup Darkins has reimagined festive packaging to ensure that their packaging — handcrafted wooden boxes — outlast the festivals.

According to the FSSAI’s draft, poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) shall not be used in manufacturing of food contact materials, and food contact materials manufactured with polycarbonate and epoxy resins shall be free from Bisphenol A (BPA) and its derivatives.

he evening brought together industry leaders, innovators and creative minds to honour outstanding performance, quality and sustainable innovation across the country’s most dynamic printing businesses.

DuPont announced the winners of its global awards program, the Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards, during the Medical Packaging Conference (MPC) hosted by DuPont, from 6-8 October.

Pacmor specialises in producing flexible laminates for a range of clients in India and abroad

The MoU aims to advance sustainable packaging solutions for postal services

Balrampur Chini Mills (BCML) is set to distribute eco-friendly PLA-based prasad boxes and water bottles at Shree Ram Mandir, Ayodhya, during Dussehra on October 2, 2025

For the past 15 years, the PrintWeek Awards have followed a set print-run of tradition. But on 13 October, we’re changing the template. This year’s Awards Night promises to be a true Celebration

The study which published in the journal Sustainability notes the dominance of single-use wrappers and bags in plastic pollution; It also details how floods cyclically replenish the plastic burden, particularly in the river’s high-biodiversity zone where nearly two-thirds of all waste was found

FSSAI to host GFRS 2025 alongside World Food India 2025 event at Bharat Mandapam from 26 to 27 September

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No newspaper notice needed for revised MRPs; Old packaging use permitted till March 2026

On the eve of LabelExpo Barcelona, Kulbhushan Malik, business head of Cosmo First, spoke about the company’s rapid expansion, diversification, and hinted at a global announcement at the upcoming LabelExpo.

At the stalls, we see some interesting moves happening in sustainable packaging, and it's not just greenwashing anymore. It's quite clear.

Moderated with a focus on realities, the panel made it clear that sustainability is no longer a matter of compliance, but a business continuity imperative.

The panel closed with a practical tone that sustainability is not an optional add-on but a strategic imperative, yet it will only become widespread if it preserves or enhances commercial viability.

With a firm foothold in rigid packaging, the company is now expanding into flexible films, punches, and other formats, while keeping its vision unchanged.

The overall tone of the session was pragmatic: stakeholders across the chain accept circularity as both a moral and a strategic imperative.

Cotton stressed that biodegradable packaging is not a universal solution, but it has important advantages.

The two-day summit on speciality films and flexible packaging offered a panoramic view of how the industry is evolving in the face of regulatory shifts, consumer expectations and sustainability imperatives.

This acquisition is for the development, construction, and operation of a greenfield chemical recycling plant, with an estimated project cost of INR 1600-crores.

Punya Salila Srivastava is the current chairperson for FSSAI.

The two-day global summit and exhibition - 12th annual Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Exhibition 2025 - is underway at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.

At the 12th Annual Speciality Films and Flexible Packaging Global Summit organised by ElitePlus Business Services, Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International, India, delivered a keynote address.

Alright, here is the lowdown, a perspective on the plastic game. We are at the ElitePlus 12th Annual Speciality Films and Flexible Packaging Global Summit.

Siegwerk is making a significant investment of INR 350-crore over the next three years to expand its operations in India.

With more than 2,200 delegates from 900+ organisations and 150 exhibitors expected, the summit has established itself as the world’s largest networking and knowledge platform for the films and flexible packaging value chain.

Two exhibitors, Parason and Crafeo, showcased their respective contributions to the packaging industry.

WhatPackaging? spoke to Sneha Sharma, Marketing & Inside Sales Manager, Mespack

WhatPackaging? spoke to Rohit Chopra, business development head, KAP Group

WhatPackaging? spoke to Ashish Deshpande, managing director, Syntegon India, at Anuga FoodTec Mumbai.

Willy-Sebastian Metzger, director of strategy, business development & marketing at Minebea Intec, highlighted the company’s global legacy and strong presence in India during Anuga FoodTec India in Mumbai.

Here's a round-up of Q1 earnings of flexible packaging firms. Top performers like Mold-Tek Packaging, Jindal Poly Films, and Mamata Machinery benefited from robust demand, operational improvements, and significant growth in profitability and revenues.

Anuga FoodTec India 2025 is hosting global F&B tech leaders in Mumbai. The three-day exhibition, which began yesterday, is expected to witness 700+ exhibitors and 30,000+ attendees.

The August issues of PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? capture the breadth of the industry from women’s leadership, regional print ecosystems, trade partnerships, company case studies, and packaging innovation.

The discussion was lively, with participants balancing optimism about PLA’s potential with strong concerns about its limitations and the ecosystem required for its success.

Efforts to establish the world's first global treaty aimed at combating plastic pollution have once again collapsed in Geneva, dealing a blow to faith in international cooperation. The previous round of negotiations on the global plastics treaty took place in Busan, South Korea. The current round is being held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Over 300 exhibitors are expected to participate with expanded coverage of automation, robotics, traceability, and eco-friendly packaging

The 12th edition of the Speciality Films and Flexible Packaging Global Summit will be held on September 3-4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event is expected to attract over 2,200 delegates from more than 900 organizations across 25 countries.

The fifth session of the Inter-governmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) is underway.

Syntegon will showcase packaging systems at Anuga FoodTec India to meet the requirements of the snack and biscuit market.

Guala Closures has signed an agreement to acquire the metal closures division of Oricon Enterprises. The acquisition will establish local production of metal closures in India.

International negotiations on the landmark United Nations treaty to end plastic pollution resume in Geneva this August

IIT-G tested four formulations which included bambusa tulda fibers reinforced with bio-based or petroleum-based epoxies. According to the results, the bamboo composite made with bio-based epoxy FormuLite performed best.

The Mehul Colours IPO commenced with Anchor Bidding on 29 July 2025, and opened for public subscription on 30 July 2025.

According to the press release, Southern Europe, Central America, India and Africa are the main contributors on the business unit printing and converting bookings in this first semester.