Globally, the oil packaging sector is projected to reach $161.83 billion by 2025 including both edible and application oil packaging. The changing consumer preferences and demand for function-oriented packaging has streamlined the oil packaging industry for innovation. In this series of packaging innovations, we bring to you significant oil packaging innovations in recent years. Take a look at 5 edible oil packaging styles that’ll dominate 2021! Improving Shelf Space Efficiency Adani Wilmar has introduced square shaped bottles replacing its oval edible oil containers. This innovation has won ..read more

Worldwide, the packaging demand is growing at a rate of 2.9 percent. Experts estimate $851 billion packaging industry worth by 2022. Out of this, the paperboard and paper packaging occupies about $213.4 billion worth market share. In fact, the demand for paper packaging is increasing at a rate of 3.5 percent per year. But, what are the factors driving leading manufacturers’ attention toward paper packaging? Let’s discuss. L’Oréal- Taking Sustainability to the Next Level L’Oréal is the world’s largest cosmetics company. Along with rigorous research and development for using organic components i ..read more

Introduced in the year 1884, glass bottles are the first dairy packaging material for retail. Before this, people used their containers for getting milk and other items from the dairy farms. It was only during World War II, wax-coated paper containers came into existence for retail distribution of milk followed by plastic-coated paper. Today, more than 75% of dairy packaging comprises plastic. The fast pace of life and changing food preferences justify the consumer’s want for packaged food. Not only the range of dairy products has grown over time, but their shelf-life is also increased. Reason ..read more

Samples of packaging units are actual production units that are used for the purpose of packaging. Samples are often confused with prototypes – something that gives an idea of what the packaging would look like but is not the real thing. How is Sampling Different from Prototyping? Samples are the production unit, given out in smaller quantities that can be used for trying out the packaging. It’s great for testing purposes. However, getting a small number of samples can be often more expensive than prototyping. Since sampling requires complete tooling and setup, the cost of manufacturing a smal ..read more

Government agencies across the globe have stringent regulatory policies for food packaging designs. Every time a new product is launched or the packaging is renewed, you have to make sure you adhere to these policies.  In India, it’s the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that dictates food packaging norms. For example, when it comes to labelling, the list of ingredients, nutritional information, an indication of non-vegetarian items, and so on, are required by the FSSAI. Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian indicators on packaging But with so many rules in place, it’s often ea ..read more

“The global packaging industry has reinvented itself in 2020. We know it, we experienced it first hand. We’re sure you did too!” 2020 was quite a buzzkill. There, we said it! But it was also one long year to comprehend the way you do your business. We saw the biggest brands fall but we also saw how they rose from the ashes. All in all, however bad 2020 seemed, we all learnt & gained something out of it. What did Bizongo learn? Well, the supply chain was the most affected sector during this period & packaging supply chain more so. The global packaging industry was forced to rethink &a ..read more

Flexographic printing, or Flexo, is a technique for bulk printing using flexible relief plates. Lithographic printing or Litho is a method of printing, initially based on the unmixable materials of oil and water. Lithography is used for anything that needs vibrant colours and is printed in large quantities. If you package your product in a box, get out of the box.  A corrugated box does not need to be standard/boring. Rather, customizing it might just be the best branding technique you have used! Imagine lakhs of corrugated boxes with your brand logo on it moving around the world! Howev ..read more

In-mold labeling is a process in which manufacturers place a pre-printed polypropylene label in the mold of the packaging during the manufacturing process. Hence, when the mold gives shape to the plastic packaging, it also adds the labeling to the packaging. The mold gives the shape to the end product as well as performs the labeling. After the curing time, the packaging and the labeling becomes a single piece. There are three methods of in-mold label printing processes. These include the injection molding, the blow molding and the thermoforming. Injection Molding Injection molding is the most ..read more

What we’ve learnt about poly mailers over the years is that “Poly mailers can be easily customized without affecting the lead time or quality” Or if we may say,  “Poly mailers check all the boxes from packing to branding without really being a box!” Which is why many e-commerce and retail sellers have now turned to poly mailers over boxes. The choice seems fair- poly mailers are lightweight, inexpensive, save space and works like a cheap branding strategy. For instance, two USA based brands, Need Supply Co and Ugmonk have customized their poly mailers to stand out from the crowd. However ..read more

In packaging, pallets are important logistics equipment. A pallet is a portable, rigid platform that’s flat and can carry the load. Different types of pallets are used to pile up, store, assemble, or transport goods. They improve warehouse operational efficiency by allowing easy movement of stacked goods using machines or tools, such as forklifts and pallet jacks. There are several types of pallets available– reusable or expendable, made from wood, plastics, or metals, and assembled differently– reversible, stackable and so on. Each of these pallets has unique applications that you’re about th ..read more