15 Sep 2025 | By  WhatPackaging? Team

Lower GST rates to boost market for packaged foods

Processed foods and juices, now taxed at a lower 5%, are expected to see a rise in demand, especially for smaller, singl...

Latest Articles

12 Sep 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Cosmo Films launches CSP Dualcoat under Cosmo Synthetic Paper

Cosmo Films has launched a new product from the Cosmo Synthetic Paper vertical – CSP Dualcoat.

08 Sep 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Knack Packaging files draft papers for IPO with SEBI

The fresh issue proceeds will reportedly be used towards setting up a new manufacturing facility in ...

08 Sep 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Kobe University achieves breakthrough in biodegradable PET alternative

PDCA is biodegradable, and materials incorporating this show physical properties comparable to or ev...

08 Sep 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Recycling mixed plastic waste without sorting

The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials has announced that its Centre for Plasma Process for ...

08 Sep 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate a chemical laboratory in Ghaziabad

On 10 September, Pralhad Joshi, union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, a...

02 Sep 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Did You Know: The FMCG roundup

A quirky take on the Indian FMCG market, which is seeing shifts due to GST changes, rapid growth in ...

01 Sep 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Shell India introduces new packaging design for Shell Helix

Shell India has launched Shell Helix Ultra, a premium motor oil. With this launch, Shell India unvei...

01 Sep 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

NAPi presents a framework to the FSSAI for FOPL

Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPi) has submitted an ethical framework to the Food Safety a...

01 Sep 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Food Ministry raises gunny bag usage charges by 40%

The new rate is INR 10.22 per used bag, up from the previous rate of INR 7.32.

29 Aug 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

American Industrial Partners acquires International Paper's Global Cellulose Fibres

Clay Ellis, GCF's senior vice president, will continue to lead the management team after the acquisi...

28 Aug 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Anuga FoodTec: A glimpse into the future of food packaging and processing

The Anuga FoodTec show from 20 to 22 August was battered by Mumbai rains, and yet, it was a full hou...

28 Aug 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

BMC ramps up garbage cleanup initiatives

In a special drive conducted between 15 and 23 August, the BMC removed 952-metric tonnes of garbage ...

25 Aug 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Parle retains top spot as India’s most chosen in-home FMCG brand for 13th year

Britannia is two, while Amul retains third place; and Clinic Plus and Surf Excel round out the top f...

21 Aug 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Anuga FoodTec commences in Mumbai

With India’s food processing sector projected to be among the fastest-growing industries, the govern...

21 Aug 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Siegwerk to exhibit circular packaging innovations in Mumbai

The company will present circular packaging solutions at the Speciality Films and Flexible Packaging...

20 Aug 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Siegwerk rebuilds government school in Rajasthan

Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, has completed th...

20 Aug 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Flexible green packaging market to grow

According to Towards Packaging, the flexible green packaging market is set to grow from USD 31.49-bi...

20 Aug 2025 | By WhatPackaging? Team

EPL discloses FY2024–25 annual report with stronger earnings

The report outlines the company’s performance and strategic direction, with a focus on sustainabilit...

Latest Poll

What is the point of focus for the packaging industry, currently?

Results

What is the point of focus for the packaging industry, currently?

Margins

 

20.0%

Reverse auctions

 

10.0%

Safety norms

 

8.82%

Wastage

 

61.18%

Total Votes : 170

Events

Fespa Middle East 2025

Jan 20 - Jan 22 2025
Fespa Middle East 2025 is a key reg....