Packaging costs surge as West Asia conflict squeezes India’s FMCG and alcohol sectors
India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, as well as leading liquor and beer brands, are witnessing a sharp rise in packaging costs as the...
Versatile non-food packaging at interpack
As the leading trade fair for the international packaging industry, interpack will once again bring together decision-makers and experts from a wide range of...
UPM and Paramelt’s bio-based food packaging
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have jointly developed a bio-based and paper-based food packaging concept, which provides strong grease protection and improved end-of-life performance,...
Tetra Pak Factory OS wins MIMA 2026 Scale award
Tetra Pak has won the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) 2026 in the Scale! category for its next-generation automation and digital portfolio, Tetra Pak Factory OS. The...
Beer makers worried as gas shortage hits glass, can units
A fuel disruption linked to the Iran conflict has tightened natural gas supplies, raising costs for key materials such as glass bottles and aluminum...
FSSAI nod to 17 r-PET plants
In a major step toward strengthening the circular packaging economy, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has granted final authorization to...
Beverage packaging is becoming lightweight
As the world’s leading trade fair for processing and packaging solutions, interpack will once again bring together the international players involved in bottling, canning...
Bottled water prices rise as Iran war drives up packaging cost
Bottled water prices in India have risen by approximately 8% to 11% as of March 2026. The surge is primarily driven by geopolitical tensions,...
TAF Connect conference in Mumbai highlights ways to combat counterfeiting
The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) hosted the TAF Connect conference in Mumbai on 16 March, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, technology providers and...
Metsä Board’s new folding boxboard for food and pharmaceutical packaging
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards, is launching MetsäBoard Pro FBB Go – a new folding boxboard designed for...
