August 2024

Food regulator FSSAI has given four more months till December-end to food business operators to exhaust all pre-printed packaging materials claiming '100 per cent fruit juices' in their packaged juice products.

The decision to extend the current deadline of August 31 has been taken following consultations with stakeholders.

In June, FSSAI had asked food business operators (FBOs) to immediately remove claims of 100 per cent fruit juices in advertisements as well as labels on packaged products, amid rising concerns over misleading claims.

As the packaging industry shifts towards more sustainable solutions, the demand for easy-to-recycle carrier bags has become a significant challenge for manufacturers. In response to this growing trend, Robatech has unveiled a highly flexible cold glue application system designed to support the production of paper carrier bags, offering manufacturers the tools they need to successfully transition from plastic to paper.

Minilam has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Minilam R2R, a state-of-the-art roll-to-roll laminating and digital foiling solution, poised to transform the reel-to-reel digital printing industry. Engineered for extraordinary performance and quality, the Minilam R2R is built with industrial robustness, featuring the latest oil heating system and dual pneumatic pressure for unmatched precision.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the winners of the FPA 2024 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. This year’s first winner was a team of students from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, and the second-place winner was a team of students from the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly).

Coca-Cola has unveiled its new packaging design to celebrate the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic games. The stylish can designs centre around the meaningful motif of the humble hug, inviting the world to embrace the games' spirit of unity and teamwork.

In an expert example of thoughtful and stylish packaging design, the new Coke cans are a symbol of the world reuniting. After a tumultuous past few years of isolation and social distancing due to the pandemic, this year's games mark the welcome return of community and inclusivity.

This campaign, now in its third iteration due to the resounding successes of the previous ones, offers consumers an interactive way to discover new recipes and engage with the brand via a web app accessed through QR codes on the packaging.

The refreshed experience encourages customers to mix different juice flavors, such as mango, passionfruit, and pomegranate, to create unique recipes for desserts, savory dishes, and drinks.