UFlex highlights sustainable packaging at World Food India

UFlex participated in World Food India (WFI), organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI). This event promoted investments in the diverse Indian food processing sector. The event was held from 19-22 September 2024 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) as the national event partner. The event served as a valuable global platform, with India emerging as a key player in the food processing industry.

UFlex featured its enzyme-based biodegradable flexible packaging solutions. Additionally, the company presented its modified atmosphere packaging technology, designed to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables, thus reducing food waste.

UFlex leadership participated in two key sessions. Jeevaraj Gopal Pillai, president of flexible packaging and new product development and director of Sustainability at UFlex, participated in a roundtable titled "FMCG: employment and investment catalyst for India's economic growth.” He highlighted how UFlex was at the forefront of developing sustainable packaging solutions for the FMCG sector, addressing regulatory compliance, and enhancing India’s export potential in the global market.

“At UFlex, we are committed to driving innovation in packaging solutions for the FMCG sector by developing packaging structures that incorporate recycled content, substituting aluminium foil in multilayer plastics, and re-engineering designs based on the ‘more for less’ principle. We also believe in collaboration, actively sharing our technology for recycling multilayer plastics with stakeholders to create a more sustainable future,” he added.

In another key session, Amit Shah, joint president of the flexible packaging business at UFlex, shared insights on emerging innovation and sustainable developments in flexible packaging for the processed food industry.

He emphasised, "The flexible packaging industry is a key driver of the Indian economy, ensuring affordable packaged products for consumers. As we move toward circularity, our focus at UFlex is on sustainable packaging, integrating recycled content and innovative solutions to combat plastic waste. With our FDA and FASSI-approved PET offering containing 90% PCR content and PE currently under approval, UFlex is moving beyond the conventional 3Rs approach to focus on circularity, with investments in state-of-the-art technology for the manufacturing of PCR-based substrates.”

Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, unveiled a coffee table book titled “Celebrating Growth: The Rise of India's Food Processing Sector,” in which UFlex was featured prominently. The book underscored UFlex’s significant contribution to promoting sustainable and innovative solutions in the food processing and flexible packaging industry.

Visitors were invited to explore UFlex’s range of eco-friendly flexible packaging solutions for the food processing industry at World Food India 2024. This event presented a valuable opportunity for industry partners and attendees to discover the features and benefits of UFlex’s innovative, sustainable packaging technologies.