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Mastering Macro Shifts in FMCG Packaging in 2026

Thursday, May 21 2026 at 2:15 pm (IST)
About 45 minutes

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Mastering Macro Shifts in FMCG Packaging in 2026

Winning in APAC with innovation and AI

Join us as we sit down with Vijay Kasar of General Mills to unpack how leading FMCG brands are navigating macro volatility, regulatory shocks, and shifting consumer demands across APAC. From adhesives to AI, we’ll explore how packaging teams are accelerating NPD, ensuring compliance, and building smarter, supply-chain-connected workflows. Discover what it takes to win in APAC with innovation and AI at the core of your packaging strategy.

Agenda

  • Macro-economic & the shelf: How global volatility, export regulations, and varied logistics (from Government tenders to Amazon) dictate the modern packaging lifecycle.
  • The health trigger: A look at General Mills - how rapid shifts in food regulations and consumer behaviour (e.g., high protein, less oil) force instant, massive updates to product portfolios.
  • From adhesives to AI: Bridging the gap between the physical "how" (lessons from laminates, metal packaging, and paper bags) and the digital "how" (using automation to ensure every layer of the package remains compliant.)
  • NPD and speed: Strategies for managing New Product Development and SKU complexity across different organizational structures without the usual manual bottlenecks.
  • The future roadmap: Shifting from static artwork to an autonomous, supply-chain-integrated flow that responds to real-time market signals and sustainability mandates.

Date and Time: May 21, 2026. 2:30 PM –3:15 PM IST

Hosted by

  • External speaker
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    Vijay Kasar Global PMO Leader @ General Mills @ General Mills

    Vijay Kasar is a Global PMO Lead – Supply Chain at General Mills, bringing over 19 years of experience driving large-scale transformation across FMCG and B2C environments. He leads global go-to-market programs across Meals, Baking & Solutions, partnering with regional and US stakeholders to strengthen execution and delivery governance. Vijay is known for connecting strategy to execution, advancing planning maturity, and building resilient, data-driven supply chains.

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    Rajiv Mehra Account Lead - Global Markets @ Esko

    Rajiv is a Global Strategic Account Lead who’s helped several top Indian Food & Beverages brands navigate regulatory shifts with ease, with a focus on packaging, compliance, and go-to-market speed.

Esko

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Esko is a global provider of integrated software solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods. We empower teams to support and manage the end to end packaging design and pre-production processes from Concept to Print.

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