Ismail Sutaria

Mar 28, 2024

ProductWatch: InkSpec and Royal Coat’s MIIS-V3 viscometer

n the fast-paced world of printing and coating, where precision is paramount, the InkSpec MIIS-V3 viscometer steps in as a game-changer in viscosity measurement and control. Sunil Talpade, managing director of Royal Coat explains what makes this device stand out and ensures printing colour and coating consistency throughout the application run

Mar 11, 2024

Embracing Eco-Friendly Packaging: The Role of Kraft Liner

The global kraft liner market, a cornerstone of the packaging industry, is set for significant expansion in the coming years. With a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.7% over the forecast period, the market’s value is anticipated to soar from US$ 21,338.2 million in 2023 to US$ 25,606.3 million by 2033.

Mar 05, 2024

Pharma’s Eco-Revolution is Already Transforming

Two emerging concepts hold potential as catalysts of change for tomorrow’s successful pharmaceutical packaging.

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword in the turbulent pharmaceutical industry — it’s a lifeline. As the industry strives to satisfy changing consumer needs and regulatory restrictions, two emerging concepts are set to change how we think about packaging: photodegradable materials and Packaging as a Service (PaaS) models.

Feb 14, 2024

How Packaging automation could impact industries in 2024

Automation in packaging promises a paradigm change in 2024, improving operational efficiency while rethinking precise engineering, environmental standards and the speed at which companies can adapt to changing consumer demands.

Feb 13, 2024

Health and Wellness Packaging: Protecting Products, Nurturing Lives

People are reinventing the way they address health risks and wellness-related choices. Spending on wellness is currently more than half as much as spending on global health, as reported by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). When it comes to health and wellness, the importance of packaging goes far beyond mere containment. In recent years, the packaging industry has undergone a transformative shift. It now focuses on sustainability and consumer well-being apart from functionality.

Feb 10, 2024

Wrap It Up: Unleashing the Flavor Revolution with Burger Wrap Papers

The global burger wrap paper market is worth US$ 993.5 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach US$ 1,442.5 million by 2034. The demand for burger packaging papers is expected to rise at a CAGR of 3.80% from 2024 to 2034. The market is likely to expand due to the growth for protective wrapping papers and packaging industries

Nov 29, 2023

Reasons beer packaging is getting smarter

Beer packaging is changing. Not only has the humble beer container become more appealing in its aesthetic edge, it has also looped in nods to interactivity, eco-awareness and even extra insight into the provenance of the brew. Times are changing.

Nov 27, 2023

Fast Food Bag Market to Reach $830M by 2034

The fast food bag market is estimated to be valued at US$ 486.0 million in 2024. The market valuation was US$ 460.7 million in 2023. The market is projected to progress at a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2034. By 2034, the market is expected to reach US$ 830.2 million.

Nov 16, 2023

The cigarette paper market can look forward to significant growth

According to a new report from Future Market Insights (FMI), the cigarette paper market could reach $552.8 million by 2034. As smokers worldwide seek affordable options, the market is expected to expand by 3.10 percent between 2024 and 2034,

Nov 14, 2023

UK luxury packaging analysis: A promising rebound

At the crossroads of sustainable development and personalization, UK-based luxury packaging manufacturers are addressing the needs of prestige brands in a market that is said to be bouncing back after the pandemic. 

Aug 24, 2023

Unboxing the future with sustainable packaging innovation

Companies are innovating to create eco-friendly packaging made from materials that can be composted or recycled and come in almost any shape they can dream up.
Giant cardboard boxes, puffy plastic air pillows, Styrofoam, packing peanuts, polystyrene bags, and plastic wrap. Consider, too, what’s discarded from consumables: tray liners, clamshells, egg and milk cartons, and plastic soda bottles, to name a few.

May 26, 2023

Edible cups - the Australian alternative to disposable cups

According to startup Good-Edi, the edible cups it produces are sturdy enough to hold a hot cup of coffee for about 40 minutes and will not leak cold drinks for eight hours.
Australian start-up company Good-Edi recently launched an edible cup to replace the traditional PE-coated paper cups commonly used in coffee shops.
This new product is biodegradable and is expected to help reduce waste disposal steps, such as landfilling or incineration, for disposable cups.

May 24, 2023

This Australian crowdfunded start-up is making an edible coffee cup

Agarbage can overflowing with disposable drink cups is an all-too-familiar sight outside any high-traffic café or fast-food joint. It was during a lunchtime walk in Melbourne that colleagues Aniyo Rahebi and Catherine Hutchins passed by several such eyesores and decided to combat the piles of waste. A few months later they arrived at an idea: a takeaway cup that can be eaten.

May 20, 2023

The startup produces edible coffee cups that taste like cookies

(KTSG Online) – Startup Good-Edi produces edible coffee cups made from a mixture of rye, wheat bran, oat bran, sugar, salt, coconut oil and water . This idea comes from the desire to solve the problem that disposable coffee cups are currently thrown away in landfills, causing environmental pollution.

May 06, 2022

Sterile and antiviral packaging: unlocking the potential of business continuity and resilience during COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the disruptions due to COVID-19, companies providing sterile and antiviral packaging solutions look forward to opportunities arising from the concern over viral exposure itself. Regulatory compliance will play a significant role in the rapidly shifting risk terrain.