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The Flexible Packaging Association is the U.S. association of the manufacturers of flexible packaging; and, material or equipment suppliers to the industry. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, or any combination of those materials, and includes bags, pouches, labels, liners, wraps, rollstock, and other flexible products.

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Trends in Packaging

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Survey Says: More Than Half of Meat, Poultry and Seafood Processors Polled are Planning Package and Labeling Changes

Twenty-two percent of the respondents are using all flexible packaging for their meat, poultry and seafood offerings. Sixty-two percent said they are shifting to more flexible packaging, while 38% report moving to more tray packaging. One director...
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On-The-Go Packaging

A day in the life of a typical food and beverage consumer in North America is faster paced than ever. With more people working longer hours, leading busier lifestyles and facing longer commutes than ever, there’s often less time and energy to find...
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Tips for Success in the Future of Printing Manufacturing

Last week, Nortec Humidity sponsored a Printing Impressions webinar focused on the future of printing manufacturing, highlighting five specific trends that could contribute to a company's success. The webinar titled, "5 Trends Shaping the Future...
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Whats Next for the Rigid Plastic Packaging Market?

New study tracks market opportunity for rigid plastic packaging as it is challenged by flexible formats and growing concern over sustainability. In a new market report - The Future of Rigid Plastic Packaging to 2022 – Smithers Pira forecasts that...
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Study: Frozen Food Heats Up with Increasing Interest from Millennials

A new study by sales and marketing agency Acosta finds that 26% of U.S. consumers are shopping the frozen foods department more frequently than they did a year ago. All generations reported buying more frozen food, but the increase was driven in...
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Growing Demand for Graphic Art to Boost the Ink Solvent Market

Technavio’s latest market research report on the global ink solvent market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the...
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From Inkjet To UV Fluorescing, Technology Is Making A Huge Mark In Pharmaceutical Printing

At the recent Healthcare Packaging Expo in Las Vegas, numerous new pharmaceutical printing, labeling, identification, and tracking technologies were introduced to meet the needs of manufacturers, packagers, and distributors of drugs entering the...
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Flat-Bottom, Stand-Up Packaging Helps Brands Differentiate Themselves

This type of packaging is targeted at companies that want a higher aisle profile and hope to literally stand out from the crowd. Every inch of retail shelf space is a valuable commodity, and food manufacturers want to make sure that the dollars...
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10 Packaging Innovations of 2017

From tackling the piles of plastic swimming in our oceans, to curing shoppers’ bad backs and allowing us to sip pinot grigio anytime, anywhere, innovations in packaging over the past 12 months have pushed the boundaries of design, cut costs and...
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Top 3 Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Ink Resins Market

Technavio’s latest report on the global ink resins market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to...
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