Post Covid, things have started coming back to normal. Printing fairs are back, attracting good number of exhibitors and visitors to the show. While exhibitors are looking forward to showcase their products/services, they are also keen to offer innovative products […]
You can’t judge a book by its cover! Well, when it comes to packaging, it is the opposite. One is attracted to a product if it is aesthetically packed, with its content tamper-proof. Packaging not only protects, but also plays
After a two-year hiatus, physical events are back…which are more reinvigorated and energized. Covid-19 had affected all industries and printing industry was no exception. But the demand for print emerged even more from packaging. People had resorted to online shopping
The new year has brought in new hopes, aspirations and avenues for all of us. With the pandemic situation improving, we are seeing lives getting back to normal – children are going back to schools and colleges, organisations are calling
One size fits all…not any more. People are now on the look out for new products which are custom-made for them. This has given rise to many niche brands in the market. What are these niche brands? A niche is
Weekend curfews are back and so is the uncertainty surrounding the economy of the country. Things had started looking up earlier this year but with the rise in the number of Covid-19 patients, the government has been forced to put
After an unexpected recovery from the long pandemic slowdown, the printing industry is on the pathway to normalcy as many companies are re-focusing on new business models and activities. Despite the massive disruption, many printers don’t shy away from the
World’s biggest printing industry trade show – drupa – goes virtual! This is the need of the day. A recent market study shows that more than 90 percent respondents affirmed that trade fairs enable them to touch-and-feel the products as
The Union Home Ministry has recently issued the guidelines for ‘Unlock 4.0’, allowing significant relaxations for many industries. While cinema halls, swimming pools and other recreational spaces will remain closed, the government has permitted the reopening of open air theatres.
The whole world is looking at China and the dreaded Covid-19. China alerted the WHO to cases of unusual pneumonia in Wuhan on December 31, which was identified as Corona Virus. COVID-19 was thought to have originated in a seafood
The advertising business has seen a sea-change. Print and billboard advertising, which used to have a major share of the advertising budget, are shrinking. Brand owners and marketers are looking at cost-effective social media and digital channels, which has become
It is estimated that by 2050, plastics in oceans would outweigh fish. Microplastics are found in air, water and soil. I also read a story about micro-plastics being there in a tea bag. Alarming, isn’t it? There has been a
With the ban on single-use plastics from October 2, diners are sure to find innovative packaging solutions for their food deliveries. India’s food services delivery business is one of the fastest-growing segment of the Rs 4-lakh-crore food and beverages industry
The beauty of printing and packaging industry is that it has the ability to respond to changing needs of the customers. Though printers are facing stiff competition and shrinking print runs, but the overall volume of business is increasing. There
It is estimated that there will be 1.92 billion global digital buyers in 2019. With an estimated global population of 7.7 billion people, it’s about 25 percent of the world’s population! Since this number is rising rapidly, it is expected
At every print show, packaging is becoming the star attraction. The recent Printpack India showcased a host of players in the packaging segment. From machineries to equipments to pre-press and consumables…there were a plethora of options to choose from. A
The much-awaited show of the printing industry — PrintPack India 2019 is here, with a changed model. With a completely sold-out show, it will be almost 50% bigger than the last edition. All the major Indian and International brands will
It is estimated that the size of the global packaging industry is about $825 billion whereas the Indian packaging industry will be around $24.6 billion by the end of 2018. The annual growth rate of global packaging industry is about
Packaging has really come of age. It is no longer just a means to protect the content or the information carrier. It is much much more. It is a marketing tool as well. Brand owners are always on the lookout
There have been a flurry of activities in the printing industry in the past few months. The recent news of IPEX to close down has come as a shock to the industry as it was a legacy, which we all
