Packaging suppliers may not always have great visibility into the retail sector’s most pressing needs. A new collaboration aims to bridge that gap. The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Retailer Forum was founded on the premise that...

Miraclon has been named a recipient of the 2026 Technical Innovation Award by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) for its FLEXCEL Prime Plate, a next-generation flexographic plate technology designed to deliver greater consistency, predictability and...

In March 2026, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed specific actions for reversing the 2024 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), a program under the Clean Air Act that regulates emissions of...

Wikoff, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, today announced the appointment of Cara Gresio as Chief Commercial Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Gresio succeeds Jeff Czarnecki, a 35-year industry veteran who joined...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate for the U.S. flexible packaging industry, opposes proposed packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation in New York, A.1749/S.1464. While some positive and negative changes have recently been...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, opened an advanced healthcare packaging coating facility in Subang Jaya, Selangor, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia and Southeast Asia....

Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP), a private equity firm focused on growth investments across Africa, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Société Marocaine des Manufactures de Mohammedia (SMMM), the holding company of...

As sustainability continues to shape conversations across the printing industry, many print service providers (PSPs) are looking beyond broad commitments and focusing on practical changes that reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. At Royle...

Flexcon, a leading provider of innovative pressure‑sensitive films and adhesive solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 Annual Sustainability Impact Report, detailing the company’s measurable progress toward long‑term sustainability goals and its continued commitment...

Western Packaging Solutions, a Montreal-based distributor of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), woven polypropylene bags, and BOPP woven bags, has been acquired by bulk packaging company Gravis. The financial terms of the deal have not...

WRAP, the Waste and Resources Action Programme, launched the UK Packaging Pact on April 21st at Sustainable Ventures in London, with 100 founding signatories committing to a ten-year programme to transform how packaging is designed,...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has officially opened its new packaging production facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, further expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the United States to better support customers with reliable,...

Poly Craft Industries, a manufacturer and printer of flexible packaging materials, has completed its new facilities in the City of Middletown. They will serve as a central hub for the company’s manufacturing and distribution operations....

HiFlow Solutions, a provider of ERP/MIS systems for packaging and label converters, has announced a new integration with Hybrid Software, a global supplier of prepress and workflow solutions for the label and packaging industry. The...

Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) is clearly against any delay or renegotiation of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Instead, the association is calling for swift, practical guidelines for implementation to ensure compliance with...

EcoCortec®, a leading European manufacturer of green VCI films and daughter company of Cortec® Corporation, has broken ground on a new logistics center near its existing facilities in Beli Manastir, Croatia. Expected to open this...

Spande has concluded its groundbreaking ceremony for the new headquarters in Maqiao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai on April 20, 2026. The new base is located in the Shanghai Maqiao Artificial Intelligence Innovation Zone, covering...

Crystal Bayliss of the U.S. Plastics Pact discusses the organization’s new framework and roadmap for advancing film and flexible packaging circularity. So in February, the Pact introduced a comprehensive framework for film and flexible packaging...

DuPont™ Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions, one of the world’s leading flexographic platemaking systems providers, announced it has opened its state-of the-art Customer Technology Center (CTC) at the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington. The new site reflects...

SunDance is a recognized leader in commercial printing, packaging, and mailing solutions in the Southeastern U.S. and a popular choice among national brands. Today, SunDance announced further strategic expansion of its inhouse packaging capabilities with...

Consumers and regulators remain wary of plastics — especially single-use formats — with some calling for their outright elimination. But what would that actually mean at the checkout line? A new study suggests the cost...

Extended Producer Responsibility is moving from concept to compliance, and quickly. During a recent webinar hosted by the Pet Sustainability Coalition titled, “EPR for Pet Brands: Navigating the 2026 Multi-State Deadline,” Lowell Huffman, director of...

Flint Group Packaging Solutions, a global leader in inks and coatings for label and packaging printing, is proud to exhibit at the upcoming FTA INFOFLEX 2026, taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 27 &...

Michelman, together with industry‑leading partners, will hold technical sessions every day at interpack 2026. These joint presentations will highlight how collaboration between material experts, converters, equipment manufacturers, and brand owners is accelerating the development and...

AVT (Advanced Vision Technology), a global leader in print and colour inspection, has underlined its commitment to customer-centric service, faster response times, and enhanced technical support across the Americas with the opening of its new...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is expanding its paper bags business in Southeast Asia through a joint venture with PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk, one of the largest cement producers in...

AIMPLAS has obtained recognition to carry out biodegradation and compostability tests from the Australian organisation ABA and the Japanese organisation JBPA. These two recognitions will enable companies to obtain the corresponding ecolabels for their products...

Polyethylene (PE) may be a workhorse of packaging film, but it’s rarely a star. That might change, though, because of a barrier technology that’s expected to come online this summer. While affordable, ordinary polyethylene film...