Did You Know: The Indian Summer and FMCG
PackMan has been observing what the stars whisper. The stars have revealed what the Indian FMCG sector has in store for the packaging fraternity.
Diet Coke is back (but in a glass bottle)
WhatPackaging? readers will be familiar with the question I posed on 21 April: Where is my Diet Coke? Well, Diet Coke is back on the shelves in some parts of India, but not quite in its usual form.
FSSAI proposes plastic-free mandate for pan masala packaging
The FSSAI has issued a draft notification proposing a total ban on plastic and metallic materials for pan masala packaging, mandating a shift to natural alternatives.
ProductWatch: Folding Factory’s PU folding rollers
Founded in 2022 as a joint venture with Folding Factory Germany, Folding Factory India provides the Indian subcontinent with patented, German-grade polyurethane (PU) folding rollers, offering a domestic, high-performance alternative to expensive imports and inferior rubber substitutes.
Women to Watch: Gopi Kalaria of SwissPac
Gopi Kalaria, director of marketing at SwissPac, outlines her journey from fashion design to print, packaging, and marketing.