IIP, Avery Dennison launch management programme

The Indian Institute of Packaging has signed a memorandum of understanding with Avery Dennison to jointly launch a management development programme aimed at mid-level packaging professionals.

The three-day programme will be conducted across IIP Mumbai and Avery Dennison’s Pune facility, combining academic inputs with practical, industry-led exposure. It is targeted at packaging professionals working across sectors such as food and beverages, home and personal care, wine and spirits, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, agrochemicals, solar, batteries, automobiles, and appliances.

The programme is designed to address emerging priorities, including sustainability, compliance, artificial intelligence and changing consumer behaviour. Mishra said, “The MoU is aimed at bringing capacity building to a new level for the packaging industry leadership, with a focus on leveraging emerging opportunities while fulfilling the societal obligations of sustainable development."

From an industry perspective, the collaboration is positioned as a step towards structured talent development. “This MoU marks a significant milestone for the packaging industry in India, as it brings together an industry partner and an academic institution to strengthen packaging talent in a meaningful way,” Agrawal informed.

The first cohort, scheduled to begin in March 2026, will comprise 20 participants. The initiative is intended to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and support leadership capability-building within India’s packaging ecosystem.