Packaging

FSSAI rules: Here is what packaged food and restaurant menus must mention

The government on November 17, 2020, notified the norms under the Food Safety And Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, for producers, retailers, and servers

Govt proposes printing percentage of 2 key constituents on package front

The Consumer Affairs Ministry has proposed printing the percentage of two or more major constituents used in a commodity visibly on the front side of the packaging for the benefit of consumers, and sought comments from the stakeholders by month-end. This comes as the ministry has observed that many manufacturers, packers and importers are not making important declarations prominently on the front side of the package, which is necessary in the interest of consumers and also violate their consumer right of "Right to be informed". "The declaration of unique selling point/unique selling proposition (USP) of the product on the front side of the package without its percentage of composition is against the consumer rights," the ministry said on its website. In the interest of consumers, the ministry has proposed amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 to include the following sub-rule. In case a commodity contains more than one constituent, "the front side of t

Stock of this smallcap packaging company has zoomed 130% so far in 2022

TCPL is well positioned to cater to the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions from leading brands and continues to support efforts towards facilitating a waste-free world.

Edible oil makers asked to remove packaging temperature from the labels

SEA executive director BV Mehta said that several oil companies in India have been resorting to the unfair practice of packing the oil at a higher temperature to reduce the weight

A straw in the wind from packaging company UFlex set to benefit FMCGs

It is gearing up to make the six billion paper straws per annum needed by FMCG companies

Milk prices to remain firm going forward, says Amul MD

Dairy major Amul feels prices will remain "firm" going forward due to increased pressure from energy, logistics and packaging costs, a top official said on Tuesday

TCPL Packaging surges 14%, hits 52-week high on healthy outlook

The acquisition of COPPL has strengthened TCPL's diverse portfolio with the foray into the high-potential rigid boxes space targeting the growing smartphone & electronics industry.

Environment ministry notifies guidelines on EPR on plastic packaging

Taking forward the clarion call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eliminate single-use plastics, the environment ministry has notified comprehensive guidelines on EPR on plastic packaging

B2B packaging solutions startup DCGpac.com raises Rs 5 cr in pre-series A

DCGpac, which has sold over 200 million products across India so far, is growing more than 15 per cent month-on-month by revenue. It turned EBITDA positive this September

SME Chatroom: 'Defective packaging can imperil marine insurance claims'

Clause 4.3 of Institute Cargo Clauses (C) says that in no case will insurance cover loss, damage or expense caused by insufficiency or unsuitability of packing or preparation of subject matter insured

Flipkart achieves zero single-use plastic packaging in supply chain

Flipkart has also ensured it is fully compliant with all EPR rules and through its network of recyclers, the equivalent quantity of single-use plastic going to consumers is fully recycled

Multiple growth triggers in place for shares of packaging firms

Any sharp rise in raw material prices or softening of FMCG demand could hurt prospects

Loews Corp to sell 47% stake in packaging subsidiary to Singapore's GIC

Loews, which owns firms in the insurance, energy, hospitality and packaging industries, expects to receive about $410 million in cash as part of the deal, resulting in about pre-tax gain of $490 mn

FMCG, pharmaceutical segments to drive sales of packaging companies

Larger players such as Blackstone-owned EPL are expected to gain from the ongoing consolidation

Amazon India eliminates single-use plastic in packaging across centres

Amazon had said last September that its India unit would replace single-use plastic in its packaging by June 2020

Amazon India expands packaging-free shipping initiative to over 100 cities

Products that are shipped packaging-free include tech accessories, home and home improvement products, shoes, and luggage

Alpla acquires Gehl Foods' bottle manufacturing plant in US

The facility supplies six layer bottles to Gehl Foods for aseptic filling in food & dairy category

Cosmo Films expands direct thermal printable products range

With this, it can now offers both paper & filmic solutions for direct thermal printing technology

United Caps buys Dewit Plastics' caps, closures and handles business

Dewit Plastics' complimentary product line expands range of offerings from United Caps

Target adopts five new sustainable packaging goals for green future

As part of this strategy, it will eliminate usage of polystyrene, or foam packaging