Shardul Sharma
Correspondent-Mumbai
Shardul has been working and editorially contributing to both Indian Printer and Publisher and Packaging South Asia since 2011, covering the western regions of India. He has extensively covered variety of verticals in both printing and packaging industries. On personal front, he has keen interest in sports and music.
‘Plastic is not the problem, its mismanagement is,’ says WWF’s Mukherjee
"Although the world is not using plastic efficiently which is causing landfills and pollution of the air, rivers, and seas, the fact is that plastics per se are not the problem, its mismanagement is,"...
Nestle India receives approval for its proposal under PLI scheme for food processing
On 6 December 2021, Nestle India received communication from the Government of India that its proposal with respect to processed fruits and vegetables has been approved. In June, Nestle India submitted its proposal to...
Michelman India & Vishal Containers develop recyclable edible oil pouches
Ahmedabad-based flexible packaging solutions provider Vishal Container has collaborated with Michelman India to produce recyclable edible oil pouches. Vishal Containers presented its Circupack range of sustainable flexible packaging solutions at the Petfood Forum Kansas...
Mettler Toledo sees higher demand for inspection systems by the Indian food industry
Consumers in India have become more aware that food products should be packaged to avoid contamination, and this trend is here to stay, Mike Pipe, head of global sales and product management at Mettler...
New Digipack Solutions installs OKI Pro9542 digital printer and a diecutter
Pune-based manufacturer of printed poly laminates, New Digipack Solutions, has recently installed an OKI Pro9542 five-color digital printer and an automatic diecutting machine. Both these machines have been supplied by Mumbai-based Hi-Tech Solutions and...
Nestle India’s iconic brands to feature masks on packaging to generate awareness
FMCG major Nestle India has said its iconic brands such as Maggi, Kitkat, Nescafé, and Everyday will have their logos covered in masks to generate awareness and reinforce COVID-appropriate behavior among the masses.
The company...
EPL says it is committed to delivering digit revenue growth for the second straight...
Tube-packaging company Essel Propack (EPL), in its Q1 21-22 investor presentation, said that it is committed to delivering double-digit revenue growth for the second consecutive year. Its revenue from operation in Q1 FY 2021-22...
Coca-Cola launches 100% recycled PET bottles in 25 NA markets
Coca-Cola's trademarked brands – Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, and Coca-Cola Flavors have been launched in a 13.2-ounce (393 ml) bottle made from 100% recycled PET (rPET) plastic in California, Florida and select...
Allana Group buys 1% stake in LT Foods for Rs 20 crore
The Allana Group, India’s largest exporter of processed food products and agro commodities, has picked up a minority stake in LT Foods, a leading consumer products company in India. The Group has picked up...
Rajoo Engineers’ Lamina rPET twin-screw sheet extrusion line
Rajkot-based Rajoo Engineers held a virtual demonstration of its Lamina rPET – multilayer twin-screw rPET sheet line on 20 October for more than 100 participants worldwide. The online participants were from Nigeria, Turkey, South...