Packaging solutions company Uflex Ltd has reported a 14.87 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 196.96 crore in the March quarter of FY 2025-26. The company had posted a net profit...

Across the United States, policymakers are increasingly focused on packaging policy as they work to reduce waste, improve recycling, and advance sustainability goals. These are important objectives, and the flexible packaging industry shares them. However,...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is proud to announce cleanroom certification at its strategically located thermoforming facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico. This certification expands Amcor’s global cleanroom thermoforming network,...

The first consolidated reporting deadline for extended producer responsibility packaging programs just passed, but that doesn’t mean the work is over. In many ways it’s just beginning — and opportunities to improve abound, according to...

Film and flexible packaging recycling faces compounding infrastructure, market and policy barriers. The dynamics driving and stalling film and flexibles recovery were the subject of a Northeast Recycling Council webinar. Industry stakeholders from the Flexible...

Wikoff, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, announced the appointment of David Donnelly as chief operations officer, effective June 1, 2026. Donnelly has served as Wikoff’s Project Management Office (PMO) director since...

There’s a first time for everything: Emerald Packaging this month acquired the manufacturing assets of a Blower-Dempsay Corp. location in Santa Ana, California, marking the first acquisition in the family-led company’s 63-year history and the...

Flint Group Web Offset has reaffirmed its commitment to the Americas with a significant investment in its manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The Elizabethtown plant has been firmly established as the operational hub of Flint...

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and the National Association of Plastics Industries in Mexico (ANIPAC) signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen plastics recyclability, promote international design for recycling guidelines, and support the development of...

Ship & Shore Environmental announced increasing demand for industrial emissions control and environmental engineering solutions as manufacturers navigate growing sustainability, battery recycling, sustainable materials production, and operational compliance challenges. As industries expand battery manufacturing and...

On April 27, I was invited to give my talk on neuropackaging at the Food and Beverage Innovation Forum in Hangzhou, China. FBIF is one of the most influential food and beverage events in the...

As eCommerce continues to evolve, innovation is redefining both how consumers shop and how products are delivered. Mondi’s eCommerce trend report 2026 reveals a clear shift: while artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming digital journeys, packaging...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill 1464A (Harckham) – the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act – that would establish a broad extended producer...

CMD Corporation, a global leader in converting solutions, announced the formal launch of CMD Manufacturing Solutions, a dedicated offering focused on contract manufacturing, precision assembly, and fabrication services for complex equipment. For decades, CMD has...

Convenience stores are no longer just a spot to grab an energy drink and a bag of chips. The retailers are increasingly becoming an outlet for prepared meals and fresh food – even sushi –...

Packaging policy conversations often focus on what packaging should become and far less on what it actually takes to change packaging systems safely, responsibly and at scale. As policymakers pursue goals tied to recycling, sustainability and...

SunDance is a recognized leader in commercial printing, packaging, and mailing solutions in the Southeastern U.S. and a popular choice among national brands, including a number of Fortune 500 companies. Today SunDance announced further strategic...

Ensuring responsible end markets for recyclables has been a core tenet of the state’s push for packaging EPR, especially because Oregon recyclers were heavily impacted by fallout from China’s 2017 National Sword policy. The focus...

Flexible packaging now accounts for roughly half of all plastic packaging globally, driven by growth in e-commerce, convenience foods, and lightweight packaging formats. Yet despite its functional and environmental advantages, flexible film remains one of...

On behalf of the trade associations listed below, which together represent a broad cross-section of the U.S. business community, we are pleased to submit these comments to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission...

The European Commission’s recent publication of the first list of notified novel technologies, each assigned a Novel Technology Number (NTN), marks a regulatory turning point and a shift toward recognizing innovation at scale. Certainly, it...

When it comes to sustainability claims on packaging, Gen Z is split. Packaging Digest’s exclusive survey reveals that while some trust brands’ claims, others remain skeptical. This divide offers a fascinating glimpse into how this...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill 1464A (Harckham) – the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act – that would establish a broad extended producer...

Davis-Standard has strengthened its executive leadership team with two strategic appointments designed to deepen customer relationships and accelerate innovation across its global extrusion and converting technology portfolio. Christian Renners has been named president of the...

As the war with Iran closes out its 11th week, the threats to businesses no longer are theoretical — especially for plastics sectors, including packaging. Higher plastic prices and supply struggles are evident, and experts...

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-01) bipartisan legislation, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, passed the House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee today, advancing the bill one step closer to full House consideration. The legislation would establish...

As consumer expectations around coffee flavor experience, on-the-go convenience, and environmental consciousness continue to evolve, packaging is playing a larger role in how brands protect product freshness, deliver impactful brand identity messaging to the consumer,...