The FuturePac Seminar ’09 was conducted by Manjushree Technopack Ltd, on 13th July to mark 25 years of success in providing packaging solutions. The seminar was focussed on ‘Beverages – the Next Sunrise Industry’.

 

The insightful presentations, by various industry bigwigs, shed light on the current state and foreseeable future of the beverage industry. The first presentation - The Future of Packaged Water in India, by Mr. Ramesh Chauhan (Chairman, Bisleri International) talked about the significance of packaged water in the beverages industry. Mr. Pankaj Garg (Senior Manager, Coca Cola, India) concentrated on packaging and its importance. Moving on from product packaging to cap designing, Mr. Christian Krautkrämer, (Technical Director, Bericap Group) dealt with how a cap manufacturer can contribute to cost saving and sustainability by innovative design.

 

Following the discussions on packaging and consumer friendly design, Mr. Yogesh Bellani, (Business Head, Delmonte Foods), in his presentation - Global Trends in the Beverage Market, asserted that the changing lifestyle of today’s consumer has a direct impact on the beverage industry. ‘Emerging Opportunities in Beverage Industries’ by Mr. Subba Bangera (MD, Sidel India Pvt Ltd) dealt with the expected growth of the beverage industry and influencing factors like India’s young, burgeoning middle class population with its high personal consumption.

 

The celebrations culminated in the most awaited Manjushree Awards for Innovation and Excellence. Manjushree’s initiative to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of various companies and individuals to the industry, the awards were presented for excellence in every arena of the plastics industry and were very well deserved! Manjushree also took this noble opportunity to favour deserving students with scholarships, to recognize the future of the industry.