The Packman

UFlex, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has secured an Indian patent, valid for a period of 20 years from the date of filing, for its invention titled ‘A Reclosable Flexible Package with Enhanced Barrier Protection.’ The patented packaging solution has been specifically designed for large-format packs that are opened and resealed multiple times before their contents are fully consumed.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to alcoholic beverage manufacturers over alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018, including unauthorized use of added flavors and misleading age-related claims on product labels. The companies have been asked to explain why action should not be initiated against them under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Gaurav Talwar, managing director, Brilliant Polymers At the 13th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Exhibition (ElitePlus 2026), Brilliant Polymers will showcase its latest innovations in solvent-free laminating adhesives and unveil a next-generation technology platform aimed at expanding the possibilities of solvent-free flexible packaging.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions India showcased its portfolio of production print technologies and intelligent workflow solutions at Print Expo Chennai 2026. Through live demonstrations and customer engagements, the company highlighted how its advanced technologies are enabling print businesses to improve productivity, operational efficiency, print quality, and business profitability.

Canpac has acquired Krishna Creation, an Ahmedabad-based folding carton and rigid box packaging manufacturer, expanding its presence in India’s premium packaging segment. Krishna Creation’s clients include Welspun, Renee Cosmetics, Indocount, Damson, and Trident. As part of the transaction, Canpac and Krishna Creation will jointly set up a greenfield plant in Ahmedabad, the company’s 3rd unit in the city and 10th overall in India.

Toyo Printing Inks participated in Metpack 2026, an international trade fair for the metal packaging industry, held in Essen, Germany, from 5–8 May 2026. During the exhibition, Toyo Printing Inks presented its coating and ink solutions developed for the metal packaging industry to international industry professionals. The company showcased its product portfolio centered on BPA-NI internal coating technologies, which attracted attention from visitors.

Three printing companies – Pragati Offset, Hyderabad Security Offset, and Universal Printers – finalized machine orders with Komori India at the recently concluded All in Print Asia Expo 2026, held June 26–28 at Hitex in Hyderabad. Komori India’s stand at the third edition of the show drew significant footfall from trade visitors, including existing clients and new ones.

Yangi has reached a milestone as takeaway trays produced on its industrial demo line in Varberg are now being used to serve customers, through a collaboration with Flavor Boss, a food truck and catering business operating across Sweden. The collaboration is providing direct feedback on handling, functionality, and everyday usability under real operating conditions. “These trays are brilliant for a busy service.

Aptar Closures has introduced a suite of closures designed to help beauty, personal care and home care brands protect products through the online fulfillment process amid rising eCommerce volumes. The portfolio brings together four solutions – Embrace, E-Simplicity, Future Disc Top and E-Disc Top – engineered to protect products in transit, support sustainability goals and provide a consumer experience free of unboxing frustrations.

AGI Greenpac, India’s leading packaging products company and the country’s most profitable glass packaging manufacturer, has appointed Prem Viswanathan as vice president, human resources. In this role, Viswanathan will lead the company’s human resources function as AGI Greenpac advances its next phase of growth. His mandate spans talent acquisition and development, employee engagement, organisational capability building, and alignment of human capital strategy with long-term business objectives.