A thermoforming line can run the same tooling, machine settings, and production schedule every day. Yet one production run delivers smooth output while another struggles with uneven forming, rejected parts, and unnecessary material waste. The difference is often not the machine. It is the film. For converters, PVC films are expected to…
A hinged lid container rarely gets much attention when everything is working as expected. The lid stays closed. The product remains protected. The package stacks neatly and looks presentable on the shelf. Then it enters the real world. It gets stacked on pallets, moved through warehouses, transported across distribution networks,…
Fresh fruit can leave the packing facility looking perfect and still arrive at retail in very different conditions. The temperature may have been controlled. The fruit may have been handled correctly. Yet somewhere between packing and purchase, quality starts to decline. Sometimes the fruit softens faster than expected. Sometimes moisture…
The world’s craving convenience, and e-commerce is delivering—literally. The e-commerce food delivery boom is real—Zomato’s orders spiked 53% to Rs 15,455 crore in Q1 FY25, while Swiggy’s Instamart grew 101% to Rs 4,670 crore in Q4 FY25 (Business Standard, 2025; Goodreturns, 2025). Globally, this market is racing toward USD 477.64…
Fresh-cuts and value-added produce aren’t just trending; they are transforming produce aisles across the globe. Whether you walk into a bustling hypermarket in Mumbai, a supermarket in Madrid, or a grocery chain in New York, the sight is familiar: neatly packed melon wedges, mixed fruit medleys, chopped salad kits, and…
A New Regulatory Environment In January 2023, Spain introduced its Plastic Packaging Tax, a move designed to reduce plastic waste and encourage more sustainable packaging practices. This tax, which imposes a charge of €0.45 per kilogram on non-recycled, non-reusable plastic affects a wide range of industries including the fresh produce…
Plastic pollution is a critical environmental challenge, compelling governments and organizations worldwide to implement stringent measures to curb its management and impact. In Europe, plastic taxation has become a pivotal strategy to reduce plastic waste and promote recycling. From the European Union (EU) Plastics Levy and Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive…
The U.S. Plastics Pact, part of the global network of national and regional pacts coordinated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, aims to unite stakeholders in efforts to enhance plastic reuse and recycling. Member companies, known as “activators,” pledged to achieve specific targets by 2025 and provide annual progress reports. With…
The food and beverage industry is under mounting pressure to adopt more sustainable packaging strategies. While consumers are highly concerned about the environmental impact of plastic waste, governments worldwide are implementing stricter regulations to reduce single-use plastics, such as Europe’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. As India’s trusted manufacturer of…
In today’s world, businesses are constantly seeking new ways to enhance their environmental sustainability practices and reduce their carbon footprint. One strategy gaining momentum is the optimisation of packaging design, specifically by reducing packaging headspace. What is packaging headspace? The empty space inside the packaging, not taken up by the…