Trends in Packaging

Counterfeiting, unauthorized distribution and increasingly complex supply chains are changing the role of labels and packaging in product...

Ocean freight costs remain a key measure of supply chain disruption, yet they no longer tell the whole story for the packaging industry. While...

In June, hope abounded that a preliminary U.S. ceasefire with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz reopening would renormalize plastics markets following...

Amazon released its 2025 sustainability report this month, including updates on its packaging mix. Overall, Amazon reported that it reduced carbon...

Prices for the raw materials used in flexible packaging rose significantly in the second quarter of 2026, compared to both the previous quarter and...

The Flexible Packaging industry plays a key role in the American economy. However, ongoing talent shortages, an aging workforce, and rapid...

As baby boomers continue to retire in large numbers, workforce issues likely will worsen in the manufacturing sector, especially as companies lose...

The U.S. economy closed 2024 on relatively stable footing, posting moderate growth despite persistent workforce pressures that continue to challenge...

If you attended the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) 2026 Annual Meeting, you probably noticed something. Conversations about artificial...

Jamie Clark recalls predicting 10 years ago while presenting at a company meeting that the biggest constraint to the company’s growth...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is excited to announce...