Cosmo Films honoured with IFCA Star Award for excellence in packaging innovation

Cosmo Films, the Film manufacturing Business Unit of Cosmo First Limited, has been recognised with the prestigious Indian Flexible Packaging and Folding Carton Association (IFCA) Star Award 2025 for its breakthrough packaging solutions – High Heat Seal Strength Metallized Barrier BOPP Film (HST-1 (ES EL)MOT085) and CPP-based Retortable Sealable Peelable Lidding Film (HST-1 (LRT)CPP).

These cutting-edge films are a testament to Cosmo’s continuous investment in research, product excellence, and sustainability. The innovations address the growing need for high-performance, eco-conscious packaging solutions across the FMCG and food sectors.

Sharing his thoughts on this achievement, Mr. Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo First Limited, said, “We are delighted to receive the IFCA Star Award, which reinforces our commitment to developing innovative and sustainable packaging materials. At Cosmo, we are constantly working to engineer films that not only enhance functionality but also support our customers’ sustainability goals. This recognition inspires our teams to keep driving value through science-led innovation and operational excellence.”

Over the years, Cosmo Films has emerged as a global leader in specialty films, consistently setting benchmarks in packaging innovation. The company’s efforts have been recognised with several national and international honours, including the WorldStar Global Packaging Award, CII National 5S Excellence Award, and previous editions of the IFCA Star Awards. These recognitions reflect Cosmo’s continued commitment to responsible innovation and industry leadership.