The flexible packaging industry is preparing for its most significant operational transformation since the barcode's introduction in 1974. GS1 Sunrise 2027, the global transition from traditional one-dimensional barcodes to two-dimensional codes such as QR codes...

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste published The Quest for Quality: Scaling Advanced Mechanical Recycling to Meet Recycled Content Targets for Flexibles, which provides a comprehensive technical and economic assessment of a 50,000-tonne-per-year advanced mechanical...

The Recycling Partnership released the first installment of its 2026 State of Recycling Report, the nation’s leading resource for residential recycling data. Moving away from a traditional single-volume release, The Partnership plans to deliver timely,...

Consumers expect fresh produce to look appealing, stay crisp and flavorful longer, and maintain its quality from the farmer’s field to the consumer’s refrigerator. Today’s consumers are seeking healthier lifestyles and enhanced nutrition, which is...

Inspired by the Pregis Innovation Headquarters (IQ) located in Aurora, Ill., the new Customer Experience Centers extend the company's hallmark consultative approach by providing more convenient access to regional customers seeking Pregis professionals and solutions....

Stahl, a global provider of specialty coatings for flexible materials, has received the platinum rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability performance. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the company has achieved the highest possible...

Klöckner Pentaplast announced that Michael Zacka, a current member of the Company's Board of Directors, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective June 22, 2026. He succeeds Roberto Villaquiran, who has decided to retire...

A 17-state coalition led by Nebraska’s attorney general has filed a federal lawsuit challenging SB 54, California’s extended producer responsibility and source reduction law. That’s according to an emailed announcement from the National Association of...

Packaging costs can represent up to 20% of product spend. A holistic approach spanning design, procurement, supply chain, and operations can unlock major savings. One way to counter the rising costs of manufacturing pharmaceuticals and...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice of the U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. This year’s first- and second-place...

The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its next major initiative, FlexCircular which aims to further accelerate the UK’s transition to a circular economy for flexible plastic packaging. Building on the momentum of the award-winning...

HiFlow Solutions has launched an AI-powered invoice processing module within its packaging-specific ERP platform, automatically extracting data from emailed PDF invoices and preparing records for accounts payable workflows used by label converters, flexible packaging, folding...

Based in China, Bowe Pack has cemented its name as a flexible packaging bags supplier, and to strengthen its position, it is continuing with the expansion of these solutions by incorporating advanced manufacturing techniques and...

EU member states must secure an extra 440,000 tonnes of post-consumer recyclate from flexible polyolefins each year to satisfy the recycled content mandates of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations, according to a fresh analysis...

As manufacturers across the United States face growing pressure to modernize operations, reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency, Ship & Shore Environmental (S&SE) is helping industrial facilities identify and access available incentive opportunities tied to...

European packaging manufacturer Coveris is expanding its cast polypropylene (CPP) film production capabilities through the acquisition of GEFO Folienbetrieb GmbH, a German producer specializing in CPP films. The strategic move addresses surging demand for recyclable...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced the appointments of Ryan Yost as Division President, Global Flexible Packaging Solutions, and Kate Pearlman as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury....

Billions of small-format plastics — from prescription pill bottles to condiment packets — slip through recycling systems annually, destined for landfills simply because traditional equipment cannot capture them. Now, as California prepares to implement landmark...

Westlake Corporation announced that its German subsidiary, Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG, has completed the previously-announced acquisition of a polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride monomer production site located in Wilhelmshaven, Germany (the “Wilhelmshaven plant”)....

Circular Action Alliance California (CAA) today submitted its California program plan to the Packaging Producer Responsibility Advisory Board as required under California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54), marking a key milestone in the state’s...

Belmark Inc., a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons in De Pere, has broken ground on a new Family Center at its corporate campus. Representing an investment of more than $15...

The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) announced the appointment of Crystal Bayliss as Executive Director, following her service as Interim Executive Director. Bayliss has been a longstanding leader within USPP and has played an important role...

Flint Group Packaging Solutions has been presented with a gold award in the Technical Innovation (Supplier) category at the 2026 Flexographic Industry Association (FIA UK) Awards for its TerraCode Bio range of bio-renewable ink solutions....

The Recycling Partnership announced a Recycling Participation Fund, backed by Arconic, Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation, Niagara Cares, Procter & Gamble, and Primo Brands, to remove everyday barriers preventing people from participating in recycling and...

Midland Plastics Inc., one of the Midwest's oldest and largest performance plastics suppliers, has appointed Brian Torres as president, a move the 80-year-old company said positions it for its next phase of growth and innovation...

Cosmo First has promoted Piyush Gupta as the business head of its subsidiary, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals. In addition to his new role, he will continue to oversee certain global sales and marketing responsibilities for the...

Siegwerk has acquired Hi-Tech Inks, one of India’s leading manufacturers of flexographic and gravure printing inks. The acquisition aligns with Siegwerk’s growth strategy and reinforces its long-term commitment to India. With the transaction, the combined...