PepsiCo, Ferrero and Mondelēz International are among the contributors to HolyGrail 2030’s latest project, which will test the intelligent sorting and recycling of polypropylene snack packets into new food packaging. The project aims to use...

Nelipak Corporation a leading global manufacturer of packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced it has received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification for its Clara,...

The changes coming to packaging, and the role AI will play in them, will be significant. But to understand where we are headed, it helps to look back. When we started PTIS in 2001, it...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the House language regulating PFAS in consumer products (formerly amendment #447 of H.5510). While FPA fully supports the underlying goal of protecting public...

The Flexible Packaging Association (“FPA”), the national organization representing U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging, supports the EPA’s May 13, 2026 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM” or “Notice”) to amend the “Prevention of Significant (“PSD”) and...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback regarding Senate Bill 3034 – An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS. While FPA fully supports the underlying goal of protecting public...

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...

As an artwork compliance review company working with brands whose packaging is subject to complex regulatory requirements, we have noticed some common trends and lessons worth sharing. Between April and May 2026 alone, the United...

Extended producer responsibility for packaging has become the talk of the industry, but mandates for PCR, or postconsumer recycled content, also are getting a lot of attention as brands work on compliance. Despite many brands’...

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...

Flint Group Packaging Solutions will bring its latest label and packaging innovations to LOUPE Americas 2026, showcasing its largest-ever presence at the event with a combined portfolio of ink, coating, and digital print technologies from...

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...

Sun Chemical announced that its SunCure® EcoPlast direct print ink technology attained APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), marking a significant milestone for inks designed for direct printing on...

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...

“By working together with different stakeholders in the value chain, we are able to accelerate innovation and reduce time to markets.” Thierry Van Migem, Director of Sales for the European region at Michelman, is talking...

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...