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Latest Trends In Flexible

Packaging

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Presentation by :

AMIT RAY (President & CEO) Packaging Division

UFLEX LTD.

Explosion of optionsExplosion of options

…… and optionsand options

FlexibleFlexible

MetalMetal

GlassGlassCardboardCardboard

Brick Brick CartonCarton

1. CONTAIN

2. INFORM

3. PROTECT

4. TRANSPORT

5. DISPLAY

In todayIn today’’s context Packaging s context Packaging not only complies to basic not only complies to basic

purposes, i.epurposes, i.e

But also But also ……

…………have these key values:have these key values:

Well ! this is where Well ! this is where ……

Flexible Packaging Flexible Packaging –– Flexes its MuscleFlexes its Muscle

Gradually replacing rigid packages on store shelves

• To Trade– Space saving– Shelf appearance– Aesthetics– Reduced breakages

• To Consumers– Safety– Convenience– Functionality– Consistent high quality

Functionality, affordability, ease of use and flexibility –have won it the admiration of consumers and Trade alike.

Packaging Trends Packaging Trends -- Key DriversKey Drivers

-- Evolving LifestyleEvolving Lifestyle

-- Evolving ConsumerEvolving Consumer

-- Evolving RetailEvolving Retail

Packaging TrendsPackaging Trends

-- A Very Good InsightA Very Good Insight

(Snapshot of Household Storage)(Snapshot of Household Storage)

Evolution of Household StorageEvolution of Household Storage

From HeavyFrom Heavy……

Aluminum Foils

……to Light to Light & Elegant & Elegant

Cling wraps

Slider Food Bags

Plastic Containers

…To here

From here…

Likewise Evolution of Indian KitchenLikewise Evolution of Indian Kitchen

…To here

In essence In essence –– innovative, innovative, convenient, classier, convenient, classier,

better looking better looking packaging solutions packaging solutions

catch the trendcatch the trend

• Liberated • Confident• Assertive• Self-expressive • Seeking value proposition• Changing Attitude• Growth of Literacy• Growth of no. of working

woman

GROWTH OF CONSUMERISM

Key Drivers Key Drivers -- The evolving ConsumerThe evolving Consumer

Key Drivers Key Drivers -- The evolving RetailThe evolving Retail

The Shift in TrendThe Shift in Trendas seen in the last 3 decadesas seen in the last 3 decades

Product

Milk

Beverage

Pharmaceuticals

Toothpaste tubes

Soaps

Fertilizer

Retail Carrier Bags

Conventional

Glass, metal

Glass

Paper & glass

Metal

Paper

Jute

Paper, jute bags

Current

Film Pouches

Pet

PVC, HDPE, PP, Glass

HDPE, LLDPE, PP

Polyester Film, PVC

PP woven sacs

LDPE, HDPE, HM

Rigid Rigid FlexibleFlexible

Rigid Rigid

FlexibleFlexible

Rigid Rigid

FlexibleFlexible

Rigid Rigid

FlexibleFlexible

Rigid Rigid

FlexibleFlexible

Convenience Working women , Bachelors

Ready To Eat Ready To Eat PackagingPackaging

• Freshness, Hygiene

Fruit & Vegetable Fruit & Vegetable Packaging Packaging –– Modern Modern

TradeTrade

• Meat

• Fast food.

• Snacks

Require excellent barrier with

EVOH, PVDC, etc.

Frozen Frozen -- Ready MealsReady Meals

Latest Packaging TrendsLatest Packaging Trends

Some of the Brands / Some of the Brands / MockMock--Ups shown Ups shown ahead are indicative ahead are indicative only only ……....

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Packaging TrendsPackaging Trends-- ConvenienceConvenience

ReclosablesReclosables

SSlider Zipper

PPress to Close Zipper

SSpouts