Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, achieving an overall score of 75 out of 100...

Greenback Recycling Technologies has announced a ‘UK-first’ deployment of its Enval recycling module at packaging giant Amcor’s facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, where it will undergo a six-month commissioning and trial phase. The partnership aims to...

When Anoosheh Oskouian and John Von Bargen acquired a modest thermal-oxidizer service company in 2000 and renamed it Ship & Shore Environmental, they had an ambitious vision: combine deep engineering expertise with customer-focused execution to...

In Nestlé’s R&D department, a tool is identifying entirely new kinds of high-barrier packaging materials. It’s generative AI. A growing number of consumer packaged goods companies are starting to deploy artificial intelligence in their packaging...

Every American household, and every congressional district, depends on packaging. From the pouches that keep baby food fresh, to the sterile wraps around life-saving medical supplies, to the rations our military carries into the field,...

As policies push for more PCR, questions remain around how to effectively track recycled content in packaging and how to incentivize sourcing recycled material within North America. Creating stronger markets for recycled materials is a...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Justice Request for Information on State Laws Having Significant Adverse Effects on the National Economy or Significant Adverse Effects on...

The bills now await a decision from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Legislators declined to act on a bill that had backing from plastic recyclers related to recycled content in beverage containers. California legislators wrapped their annual...

The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) has opened its call for TAGA Research Frontiers or TAGA Technology in Action papers. Selected authors will present their papers at the TAGA NextGen conference from March...

In the quiet laboratories of South Dakota State University, a team of researchers is quietly revolutionizing the fight against plastic pollution by repurposing an unlikely agricultural byproduct: grapevine canes. These woody stems, typically discarded after...

Tomypak Holdings Bhd has appointed Ignatius Ong Ming Choy as its new managing director, effective Sept 17, 2025. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the flexible packaging manufacturer said Ong, 50, holds a Bachelor of...

On September 8, the Evry Commercial Court approved the takeover of Smag Graphique by the French holding company X&llence. The manufacturer of printing and finishing equipment for labels and flexible packaging will thus continue to...

‘The future of recycling flexible plastic packaging in the UK’ is a report and blueprint which details for the first time how flexible plastic packaging – such as food packaging, film and carrier bags –...

Parkside has appointed Joe Strathearn as its new global sales director, with the flexible packaging company tasking him to expand its global reach and drive innovation across its Specialty and Tobacco divisions. Strathearn brings extensive...

Nobelus, a supplier of specialty flexible packaging solutions and a PRINTING United Alliance corporate supplier member, has been awarded a 2025 Pinnacle Award. The honor recognizes the company’s innovation in the Non-Output category. The Pinnacle...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Ekornes, the Nordic region’s largest furniture producer, to introduce an innovative paper-based packaging solution for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the previous plastic solution....

BW Converting reports strong early results from its newly launched PCMC Meridian Elite+ laser anilox cleaner. The system is delivering measurable performance gains at multiple customer sites, including Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA), one of...

Michelman is expanding its DigiPrime® Vision series with a newly developed primer designed to support pressure-sensitive label applications on HP Indigo 6K and 8K Digital Presses. This latest addition reflects Michelman’s ongoing commitment to innovation...

SupplyOne, Inc., a leading distributor of custom corrugated and value-added packaging solutions in North America, announced today that it has acquired the business of Vital Pack, a California-based packaging distributor with in-house label printing capabilities...

From October 8 to 15 in Dusseldorf, Comexi will once again take center stage at K 2025, the world’s most influential trade fair for plastics and flexible packaging. Under the motto “Pioneering Flexible Solutions”, the...

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly announces that its ButterFresh Parchment has earned the OK compost HOME certificate by TÜV AUSTRIA. ButterFresh Parchment is a wax-free, PFAS non-intent printed...

During the last years, Walki Westpak has experienced rapid growth, driven by growing customer demand for high-quality, sustainable flexible packaging solutions for food products such as sausages, cheese, chocolate, and fish. To maintain the exceptional...

Charter Next Generation, a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with NOVA Chemicals for high-quality recycled polyethylene (rPE) for advanced flexible packaging applications. The relationship advances CNG’s commitment to...

On behalf of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), I very much appreciated the opportunity to appear before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment on July 16, 2025, for...

ExxonMobil will showcase its innovative polymer solutions and expertise at K 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 8-15. ExxonMobil Signature Polymers will be featured at K for the first time, marking its debut appearance at...

COIM USA, proudly announces that our NOVACOTE® SF 716A + CA 336 2K PU Solvent Free Laminating Adhesive System for multi-layer flexible packaging has received APR Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for...

The Saica Flex plant in Wigan has become the first flexible packaging site in the UK to be awarded the Saica Zero to Landfill Certificate, achieving an impressive 99.82% waste diversion rate in the audit....

Flint Group, a global leader in inks and coatings for packaging, is pleased to announce the launch of VIVO ColourMatch – a powerful new software tool that completes its VIVO Colour Solutions platform. VIVO ColourMatch...