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At #TAFConnect2026, Dr Keshav Kumar highlighted India’s fight against counterfeits: low conviction rates, forensic gaps & limited data. Stronger prosecutions, better forensics & centralised data are needed. Read: shorturl.at/cg6lh

At TAF Connect 2026, Rajesh Kumar Mishra highlighted the dangers of counterfeit goods and stressed packaging, authentication and industry vigilance to protect consumers. Full story: shorturl.at/LNJyG #CounterfeitPrevention #Packaging #TAFConnect2026

The inaugural Indian Packaging Summit signalled a shift: from managing waste to driving circularity, innovation and system-led transformation. Insights on structured recycling & future-ready packaging: shorturl.at/ImJI5 #PackagingInnovation #CircularEconomy

As risks increase, anti-counterfeit packaging is becoming critical to brand protection and supply chain integrity.

Technologies in use include RFID, barcodes, mass encoding, and holograms for product authentication.

Up to 20% of products in key categories in India may be counterfeit. This is accelerating demand for anti-counterfeit packaging across sectors.

Rising crude, rising costs, shrinking packs. From PET bottles to laminated wrappers, petrochemical dependence is hitting margins hard. Brands are scrambling, and sustainable packaging is now a must. Read: shorturl.at/1d7T1 #Packaging #SustainablePackaging #SupplyChain

Regulations are rising. Esko’s response? AI powered compliance with cloud integration. See their latest software ecosystem at Interpack, May 2026, Hall 8b, stand C14 — alongside Videojet Technologies. More here: shorturl.at/8hEGa #PackagingTech #AI #Cloud #Interpack

Winners of PrintWeek India 40 Under 40 share the childhood memories and inspirations that led them to the print and packaging industry. Watch the video: shorturl.at/ZLT44 #PrintWeekIndia #40Under40 #PrintIndustry

Women are leading change in printing, packaging, and publishing. The Women to Watch Awards 2026 by PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? celebrate their vision and impact. Know a standout? Nominate them now: shorturl.at/fPMVR #WomenToWatch #PrintingIndustry #PackagingIndustry

Paper-based flexible packaging could be less polluting in regions with weak waste systems, if designed responsibly, says the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (@circulareconomy) Read: shorturl.at/WXgoo #Sustainability #Packaging #CircularEconomy

Homefoil enters the greaseproof paper segment at #Aahar2026, expanding beyond aluminium foil and moving into adjacent food packaging categories. Read more: shorturl.at/WJumN #FoodPackaging #PackagingInnovation #HOMEFOIL

Henkel reports EURO 20.5-billion sales in 2025, offsetting foreign exchange headwinds through stronger operational efficiency and accelerated growth initiatives. Consumer division mergers were completed ahead of schedule. Read: shorturl.at/5764a #Henkel #ConsumerGoods

Paintindia 2026: Metal packaging is back due to microplastics concerns, while premium paint brands shift to in-mould labelling and heat transfer labelling. Solvent recovery systems now achieve 90% recovery at 98% purity. Full story: shorturl.at/znAcc #Paintindia2026

ProductWatch: Swastik TechnoPack’s semi-auto 8-head perfume filling line delivers 40 bottles/min with flameproof, high-precision automation. Read: shorturl.at/V5S1z #Packaging #PerfumeIndustry #Automation #SwastikTechnoPack #Manufacturing

PrintWeek goes to press Celebration of books. Cover story by Sai Deepthi and a spotlight on Marathi language by Prasad Gangurde Profile of companies across the country. Jalandhar. Kochi. Kolkata. Noida. Surat Plus a report about Made in India brands 88 pages of kool knowledge