The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) – the central apex body for promotion and packaging standards – organised the National Conference on Packaging Innovation for future Planet – Propelling growth in FMCG, Food and Pharma sector during 8-9 December 2023 at Hotel Park Hyatt, Hyderabad.
The conference aimed at highlighting the latest trends and technologies of various packaging materials, conversion technologies and futuristic innovation for next generation focusing business growth in FMCG, Food and Pharma sector. It also focused on meeting requirements of the packaging user industry and satisfying the demands of modern consumers with. The theme for the two-day conference was chosen considering that packaging plays a vital role in the growth of a country’s economy.
Today packaging has emerged as as a potent catalyst for both business growth and environmental responsibility. The Indian Institute of Packaging is committed to fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration, serving as a bacon for innovation in the pursuit of future where business growth harmonizes seamlessly with environmental stewardship. With this initiative, IIP is appealing the entire fraternity to come together for committing to a shared goal of building a better future for our planet.
Speaking about the future trends, Shri Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary –Department of Information Technology, Electronics and communications, Department of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Telangana said, “With growing globalisation, there are demands in the market that packaging not only deliver quality products, but also have minimal impact on the environment which are leading to additional expectations of packaging as a science. This particular theme ‘Packaging – Innovation for Future Planet’ is specially appropriate in today’s context.” He also mentioned that MSME section is required to be boosted with technological advancements for future ready innovations. This conference and subsequent lectures will definitely add value to the best products with futuristic packaging. This year is Millet year, and millet has proven its substance and many startups have taken initiative for products on millet. We should also encourage the millet packaging with innovative ideas as well as the startups and MSMEs to come up with indigenous technologies. This platform with definitely bring our innovative ideas for future“
The dignitaries at the opening session included Shri NLN Raju, Vice Chairman, IIP, Shri Shankar Patel, Chairman IIP Hyderabad, Shri AVPS Chakravarthy, Global Ambassador, World Packaging Organisation, Shri C. Shekar Reddy, Chairman, CII Telangana, Shri Avinash KumarTalvar, Vice President & Head – Global Sourcing, Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. among others.
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Shri Shankar Patel: Innovations are driving force for every Industry. Innovations in Packaging drives all the Industries. As we know the countries grown to be world leaders have numbers of Innovations which leads them to the world leaders. India is leaping forward to be one of top three economics in world needs Innovations in every field. Packaging Industry also needs Innovations. Today we meet to discuss the Innovations happening in the field of Packaging which will contribute for better future planet.
Shri Chakravarthy AVPS: Today is the Time to make a strong resolution for best utilisation of the available packaging material in the best interest of the planet. Innovations are being development considering the environmental aspects be it plastics or paper or any other packaging material. Lot of research is happening and Indian packaging industry is geared up to grow bigger with futuristic approach. All innovations are bound to be aligned with user centricity and sustainability.
Shri Avinash Talwar: Innovation is the key for growing to the next decade keeping sustainability in forefront. Customer convenience & expectations are increasing day by day so the new developments at affordable price are utmost important. Compliance is another important factor to be kept in mind while operating across the globe. Innovations have to be done taking care of ESG since planet belongs to the future generation. Our collective responsibility is to innovate product & packaging across the supply chain keeping consumer in mind.
Shri C Shekar Reddy: Overwhelmed to see such a great response from the Industry for this Nobel initiative of national conference organised by the Indian Institute of Packaging. Being the Chairperson of CII Telangana, I am glad to invite opportunities possible to collaborate with IIP for its endevours for future packaging innovations.
Shri NLN Raju: The sustainable packaging solutions have become paramount being pivotal influencers of daily life.
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