{"id":10874,"date":"2025-12-19T04:07:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T09:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=10874"},"modified":"2025-12-19T04:07:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T09:07:15","slug":"avery-dennison-enters-mou-with-indian-institute-of-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=10874","title":{"rendered":"Avery Dennison enters MoU with Indian Institute of Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"


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US-based Avery Dennison has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/p>\n

The MoU has been signed to introduce a Management Development Programme aimed at mid-level professionals in the packaging industry.<\/p>\n

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The agreement was formalised at IIP\u2019s Mumbai campus.<\/p>\n

It was signed by R K Mishra, director of IIP and additional director general of foreign trade, Mumbai, on behalf of the institute, and Saurabh Agrawal, vice-president and general manager, Avery Dennison South Asia.<\/p>\n

As part of the collaboration, the two organisations will offer a three-day intensive course.<\/p>\n

The course is targeted at professionals working in a wide range of segments, including food and beverages, home and personal care, wine and spirits, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, agrochemicals, solar, batteries, automobiles, appliances, and related industries.<\/p>\n

The inaugural cohort, limited to 20 participants, is scheduled to commence in March 2026.<\/p>\n

The programme will be delivered through sessions at IIP\u2019s Mumbai campus and at Avery Dennison\u2019s facility in Pune, combining classroom-based learning with practical exposure to industry operations.<\/p>\n

According to the agreement, the course will be led by senior industry practitioners, academics and thought leaders\u202fin the sector.<\/p>\n

It is intended to help mid-career packaging professionals address themes such as AI, sustainability, regulatory compliance and shifting consumer preferences, with an emphasis on equipping them for prospective leadership positions.<\/p>\n

Last month,\u00a0IIP\u00a0opened a new centre<\/a>\u00a0in Bengaluru for advanced education, research, testing and certification in the field of packaging.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The facility includes laboratories for material testing, chemical analysis and transport testing, as reported by\u202fthe Hindu<\/em>.\u202fIt will be a hub for testing, training, research, and technology transfer, integrating AI-based testing, data analytics, and demonstrations in smart packaging.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n

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