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A huge shoutout to everyone who made the 2nd Edition of PACK.Nxt a roaring success! 1 Day | 15+ Sessions | 60+ Speakers | 300 Delegates We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every participant, speaker, partner, and attendee who contributed to the immense success of this event. Your presence and active involvement made it an unforgettable experience. PACK.Nxt held on 17th December 2024 at The Lalit, Mumbai welcomed industry pioneers and thought leaders to unlock a treasure trove of insights, shaping the trajectory of Smart, Active and Sustainable Packaging in India. This event stands as a testament to the power of unity and knowledge-sharing. It’s a Wrap for the 2nd Edition of PACK.Nxt! Click here for photos: https://bit.ly/3VMGzNK Click here for videos: https://bit.ly/4iHfm98 Should you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to Raghav Shankar at +919599881027 or via email at raghav@threefold.in. #PACKNxt2024 #SmartPackaging #ActivePackaging #Innovation #Sustainablepackaging

Thank you PACK.NXT for sharing with me the platform to voice my opinion on Design for Circularity in Packaging. It was an amazing experience to hear co-panelist views and get deeper insights on the subject.

At the PACK.NXT Conference, Aditi Agrawal, Assistant Vice President Go Rewise, delivered key insights on how businesses can unlock value through circularity. Highlights from the session: • 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵𝘀 about the use of recycled PET in diverse packaging applications. • The 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 in recycling and their impact on scalability and quality. • How 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 in improving recycling rates and driving solutions at scale. With changing consumer preferences, businesses need to embrace 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱-𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 to reduce waste and generate economic, social, and environmental value. We want to thank the organisers for giving us a platform to discuss Value Creation in Circularity, the panelists: 1. FT Ritesh Mathur - Founder, F2F Food & Beverage Consultants (Moderator) 2. Meeta Gawdi - Head of Packaging Department, CANDOR FOODS 3. Vishal Poojara - Asia Pacific Sourcing Manager Flexibles & AMEA Packaging Sustainability Leader, Mondelēz International 4. Samson Ponselvan JK - VP and Head -EHS & ESG, Viyash Life Sciences PVT LTD 5. Koel Bhadra - Lead, Packaging Innovation, L'Oréal for sharing important insights on the topics and all attending dignitaries for their continued support.  Let’s work together to build lasting businesses through circular value creation. Reach out to us →https://lnkd.in/gEKQHSe9 #PACKnxtConference #ValueCreation #ClosedLoopProduction Yash Sharma Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd. Naveen Sharma

I had the opportunity to share my thoughts along with few other industry colleagues on 'Value Realization through Circularity: Revenue & Cost'. Although kind of an Oxymoron to put 'Value', 'Cost' and 'Circularity' together, it was clear that the need for Circularity and Sustainability is going to be a key decision maker in coming times. Just like there is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs which organizes human needs from basic to advanced, there is a Packaging Hierarchy of Needs which organizes packaging needs of business from basic to advanced. More on that in a later post. FT Ritesh Mathur thanks for moderating the session! PACK.NXT thanks for organizing an insightful session!

We are pleased to share that UFlex has been named Winner of the Sustainable Packaging Challenge at the 2nd Edition of PACK.NXT 2024, a premier event for smart, active, and sustainable packaging innovations. This win is a testament to our strong commitment to innovation and delivering high-quality and advanced solutions to our customers.  Congratulations to the entire team. #Sustainability #PACKNxt2024 #InnovationInPackaging #UFlex #SmartPackaging #SustainableFuture

Introducing the Sustainable Packaging Challenge at 2nd Edition of PACK.Nxt 2024!! Over the past months, we invited the PACK.Nxt community and our team of Investors, Brand Owners, Converters, Suppliers, Consultants, Government representatives, Associations, and Startups evaluated hundreds of entries received and chose the top 4 ideas are set to compete in our 3 Minutes-to-Win competition. Watch as these innovators showcase their brilliance on the Pack.Nxt stage, impressing Brand Owners, Converters, Suppliers, Consultants, Government representatives, Associations, and Startups, and wow our judges! Don't miss the action!  Confirmed Judges: ·       Prof N C SAHA, Ph.D, CAPP, Former Director- Indian Institute of Packaging, Govt of India & Founder Chairman, Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability ·       Vaibhav Kulkarni, Head of Quality, Marico Limited ·       Vishal Poojara, Asia Pacific Sourcing Manager Flexibles & AMEA Packaging Sustainability Leader, Mondelēz International ·       Janavi Papriwal, Associate Partner, Circulate Capital ·       Samson Ponselvan JK, VP and Head -EHS & ESG, Viyash Life Sciences PVT LTD Pitchers include: ·       Trupti Arabatti - Founder and CEO, Earthworks Biomat Pvt Ltd ·       Rahul Dubey, General Manager (R&D), UFLEX Limited ·       Nishant Dugar, EPR Head- Pan India, ReCircle ·       Anubhav Agarwal – Director, Ecovate Ventures Pvt Ltd #PackNxt2024 #SustainablePackagingChallenge #InnovateForImpact #FutureOfPackaging

Closing the day with a pivotal session on "Optimal Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)." Let’s explore how effective EPR frameworks can drive inclusion, accountability, and economic development in the packaging industry. Surabhi Soral, Head- Regulatory & Compliance, Food Safety Works (Moderator) ·       Dr. Ankur Chaturvedi - Associate VP- HSE, Excellence & Quality, Emami Ltd ·       Tusar Pattnaik, National Head EPR (Sustainability), Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages ·       Amit pathak, Group Manager- Packaging Development, Inventia Healthcare Limited ·       Rohit Shetty, Manager - Supply Chain Procurement, Burger King India ·       Vijay Rohit, Deputy Manager - Packaging Development, Bajaj Consumer Ltd

Raw Material Sourcing Cornerstone of Sustainable Packaging Design session is live at the 2nd Edition of PACK.Nxt 2024!! Explore the critical role of raw material selection in driving sustainable packaging. This session highlights the importance of incorporating Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials and examines how thoughtful design choices—balancing paper, plastics, and wood—can maximize sustainability. Learn how FMCG and Pharma leaders can set new standards for eco-friendly packaging. Rajesh Kumar Gera, Packaging & Recycling Consultant, Ex-AVP, RIL-PET Division (Moderator) ·      Vaibhav Kulkarni, Head of Quality, Marico Limited ·      Satyendra Kumar Garg, Head of Procurement Sourcing and SCM, CANDOR FOODS ·      Sri Krishnan J, Senior Director - Head of Quality, Process Excellence, Learning & Development, Packaging Ops & Design - Flipkart & Myntra ·      omprakash sadhwani, Former Joint Commissioner (HQ) and Drugs Controller Maharashtra, FDA

Uncovering the revenue potential of circular products while optimizing costs. Join us as we delve into enterprise-level strategies for sustainable growth. Don’t miss this eye-opening session! FT Ritesh Mathur, Founder, F2F Food & Beverage Consultants (Moderator) ·       Meeta Gawdi, Head of Packaging Department, CANDOR FOODS ·       Vishal Poojara, Asia Pacific Sourcing Manager Flexibles & AMEA Packaging Sustainability Leader, Mondelēz International ·       Samson Ponselvan JK, VP and Head -EHS & ESG, Viyash Life Sciences PVT LTD  ·       Aditi Agrawal, Assistant Vice President, Go Rewise ·       Koel Bhadra, Lead - Packaging Innovation, L’Oreal

Smart Labels, Security Labels and Digital Innovations for Intelligent & Connected Packaging session is live at the 2nd Edition of PACK.Nxt 2024!! Discover how digital technologies like smart labels, 2D data matrix codes, and advanced data management are revolutionizing track-and-trace and authentication and security systems in the food and pharmaceutical industries. This session highlights innovative solutions for managing data-dense labeling, enhancing transparency, and ensuring security and regulatory compliance. Ashish Rathi, Director - Digital & Tech in M & A, KPMG India (Moderator) ·      Yachneet Pushkarna, Chief Executive Officer, Haribol Foods ·      Ashish Anand, Technical Director, Linksmart Technologies ·      Seera Dileep Raju, Senior Manager - Machine Learning & AI, Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union ·      Shriniwas_ Singh, Head of Packaging Development, Themis Medicare Limited ·      ISHWARIYA SUBRAMANIAN, Manager - Packaging Development, ITC Limited #PackNxt2024 #SmartPackaging #DigitalInnovations #ConnectedPackaging