Miscellaneous

Katol MLA Charansingh Thakur, who is also a member of the marketing board’s board of directors, confirmed that the tender process will begin soon. The state government will contribute 50% of the cost, while the respective market committees will fund the remaining amount.

Indian jute mills will earn an 8.19-per cent "return on capital" for supplying jute bags for foodgrain packaging under the newly approved pricing framework by the Ministry of Textiles, a senior official said.

This implies that mills will earn the predetermined percentage of profit on the capital invested, regardless of market fluctuations of input costs, he said.

According to the Indian Jute Mills Association, the new pricing formula will result in only a 4-5 per cent increase in the price of gunny sack supplies.

Packaging is the No. 1 driver of new brand awareness and purchase intent for consumers, according to research from NielsenIQ. Primal Pet Foods expects the new packaging design to help attract new households to its products, improve overall purchasing rates and increase purchasing intent.

New for October 2024, Highland Park has broken out of the traditional look of the past and into modernity with the minimalist bottle design. Gone are the swirling Viking patterns that once adorned the exterior; now the light can shine on the liquid within, giving it the lionshare of the spotlight. Further honouring its Orcadian provenance, a “Product of Orkney” icon has been clearly etched into the bottle.

Nutrish, a pet food brand inspired by celebrity chef Rachael Ray, has launched a new packaging design alongside several new veterinarian-reviewed formulas aimed at supporting pet health.

The updated packaging will be seen on products such as Nutrish Grain Free for Dogs, Nutrish Whole Health Blend Puppy, and Nutrish Healthy Aging for Cats, making it easier for pet owners to identify the right choice for their pets.

The product was featured at Paris Packaging Week, the world’s largest packaging event for aerosols, cosmetics and the luxury drinks industry and received a certificate of recognition in the event’s Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) Innovation Awards.

ReZorce uses proprietary microcellular foaming technology to create circular packaging for beverage cartons and is a fully recyclable mono-material.

The company said the exit ‘is expected to reduce ongoing group overheads and will allow resources to be re-deployed into the foams business.’

The reason for the exit is Zotefoams has been unable to find a strategic partner for ReZorce and specialist external advisers to support commercial development.

Just when we thought we'd seen it all—launching today is Fefé by Dolce & Gabbana, a designer perfume for pups. Domenico Dolce and his boyfriend Guilherme Siqueira have a real-life pup, Fefé, who inspired the scent.

The luxury fragrance for dogs is alcohol-free, of course. "The alcohol-free formula ensures the well-being of the dog’s skin and eyes while controlling bad odors for a playful beauty routine together," the brand states.

Keeping in view the niche markets Kashmir crafts cater to, IICT & NIFT together have developed innovative packaging in GI registered crafts of papier mache, shawl, tweed, khatamband and carpet.
In a statement issued here today, Director IICT, Zubair Ahmad, described packaging as an inseparable part of the famed Kashmir handicrafts, which facilitates its foray into international markets in a big way. “Time has come for artistic packaging to create a unique unboxing experience of the famed arts of Kashmir and boost its market value,” he stated.

Amcor and Berry Global Group, Inc., today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction.

Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing, resulting in Amcor and Berry shareholders owning approximately 63% and 37% of the combined company, respectively. The transaction has received unanimous approval of the boards of directors of both Amcor and Berry and values Berry’s common stock at $73.59 per share.