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All4Labels Global Packaging Group has launched its new online business venture All4Flexibles a new B2B online shop for flexible packaging. This initiative complements the group’s extensive network of production sites across Europe and the Americas,...
Circular Action Alliance submitted its initial extended producer responsibility plan to Colorado’s advisory board, taking another step on the state’s path to implementation. The plan proposal lays out the details of program operations, including producer...
Food packaging is as dynamic as ever. My food packaging projections for 2025 are driven by consumer needs for food safety, safe packaging, and recycling clarity. Food safety will be conveyed more effectively through intelligent...
We delivered robust financial performance in the fourth quarter and ended 2024 on a good note. During the fourth quarter, we recorded outstanding net sales growth of +20% driven by better-than-expected volume growth, enabling a...
As the need for recyclable flexible packaging intensifies, BOBST is leading the industry with the oneBARRIER family of high-barrier, mono-material solutions. Two innovative products, created in collaboration with industry expert partners, are available: oneBARRIER PrimeCycle...
As the global manufacturing sector gears up for a strong resurgence in 2025, the industry faces a dual challenge: seizing economic opportunities while tackling the urgent issue of industrial emissions and air pollution. Ship &...
Since the Ellen MacArthur Foundation released its seminal report, “New Plastics Economy: Rethinking the Future of Plastics,” in late 2017, and followed it with The Global Commitment a year later, there has been an immense...
The demand for sustainable solutions in packaging has never been higher, particularly in the food industry where consumers are increasingly drawn to products that promise environmental responsibility. This trend has sparked a significant shift towards...
How2Recycle®, a project of GreenBlue, released our semi-annual Guidelines for Use, a guidance document instructing the program’s more than 800 members on proper use of North America’s most recognizable on-pack disposal instruction. The latest Guidelines...
The strategic location was chosen for its promising industrial infrastructure and potential for future development. The Bidkin Industrial Area (BID) is a transformative project in India’s journey to become a global manufacturing powerhouse. This expansion...
Winpak Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality packaging materials for perishable foods, beverages and healthcare, announced that it has achieved a Silver Medal from EcoVadis - a global leader in business sustainability assessments. Winpak's...
From the rise of PET bottles and aseptic cartons to advances in metallized films and digital printing, these groundbreaking packaging developments have shaped the way we package, store, and consume food — and have revolutionized...
The tide may be turning for the volume of mergers and acquisitions in the packaging space. Although 2024 was a lighter year compared with the prior few, analysts say they largely expect the pace to...
NextGen Label Group has named Dan Rosenbaum its new president and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. He will replace Tom Sargent, who will step down as part of a planned transition and assume the role...
Kelly Spicers, a leading West Coast distributor of paper, packaging, wide format products and facilities solutions, announced today that it has acquired Denver-based Creative Packaging Group, an independent packaging distributor with customers across the Rocky...
Premier Packaging LLC is excited to announce the relocation of its headquarters and production operations to an expanded facility at 5000 E Raines Rd, Memphis, TN. This move represents a significant investment in the company’s...
Comexi has reinforced its commitment to the North American market by offering unparalleled local support. Its Technological Center, inaugurated in January 2024, stands as a testament to Comexi’s dedication to providing comprehensive solutions and support...
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Aluflexpack AG by Constantia Flexibles GmbH. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with commitments offered by the parties. Constantia is...
It’s less than a month into the New Year, which means thinking about possible new technologies and innovations in the packaging world. At last fall’s Pack Expo, I saw a glimpse of upcoming trends that...
With a stark change in power in the nation’s capital, this year brings some major landscape shifts for organizations navigating packaging and adjacent policy and regulation. 2025 is also expected to feature more EPR negotiations...
Constantia Flexibles proudly announces its latest achievement: winning two prestigious WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2025 for EcoPeelCover and EcoLamHighPlus in the Packaging Materials and Components category. These recognitions reaffirm the company’s leadership in more sustainable,...
Eco Flexibles has secured Grade AA certification in the British Retail Consortium Global Food Safety Standard audit. This certification, globally recognized as the gold standard for food safety, strengthens Eco Flexibles’ position as an end-to-end...
Cosmo Specialty Chemicals, a 100 percent subsidiary of Cosmo First and manufacuturer of a range of adhesives, masterbatches, and coating chemicals, has successfully achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system. The certification, issued...
Davis-Standard, LLC is pleased to announce that its Davis-Standard Global Services UK facility has renewed its ISO 14001 certification. This international standard recognizes organizations for their commitment to environmental management. The Davis-Standard Global Services UK...
Comexi, a global supplier of solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting sector, and Ellerhold, a company specializing in the production of advertising, labels, and packaging materials for a wide range of applications, have...
Five Star Holding, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announced that it has acquired Anduro Manufacturing. Anduro is a leading supplier of flexible packaging, including laminated woven sacks for pet food, animal nutrition, and other...
Advancements in recycling technology occur at an incredibly fast pace. This year, improvements in AI technology for sorting, decarbonization for aluminum, and ambitious goals for packaging will be at the forefront of the industry, paving...
American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announced it is providing support for families and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and other tropical storms in the US in 2024. Working...