Sustainable food packaging is no longer a niche pursuit—it has become a defining force reshaping the food and beverage industry. As brands face mounting pressure to reduce environmental impact, meet evolving regulations, and satisfy increasingly...

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, announced it has joined the US Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI) as an associate member, becoming only the second non-consumer packaged goods (CPG) company...

It’s official: Circular Action Alliance will serve as the producer responsibility organization in Washington as the state works to launch its extended producer responsibility for packaging law that passed in 2025. Producers have until July...

Pregis®, a global supplier of protective packaging, mailing and bagging solutions and flexible packaging continues to progress toward its 2040 net-zero commitment by expanding the use of renewable wind energy across additional U.S. manufacturing locations....

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has been awarded the 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Award in the category “Best New Program”. This prestigious recognition...

As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) deadlines approach, companies are reexamining flexible packaging design to ensure it can be processed by today’s recycling infrastructure. The message from industry leaders at the Plastics Recycling Conference last week...

The Huhtamaki Annual Report 2025 has been published. It is comprised of three sections, with a Company overview, financials including Sustainability Statement, and governance (Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration Report). The report is available in...

Chemco Group, an established international manufacturing group with diversified operations across plastics and polymer-based products, has announced its entry into the North American market through the establishment of a regional office and logistics platform focused...

Nobelus, a long-time film and laminate supplier for the commercial print, flexible packaging, and prime label industries, has been recognized by Nosco for its performance as a supplier. Nosco recently hosted a Supplier of the...

Kuraray Co., Ltd. hereby announces that Kuraray has received official recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) for its EVAL™ ethylene vinyl-alcohol (EVOH) high-barrier resin. APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition is an engineering assessment...

Imaflex Inc. announced the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act involving Soteria Flexibles AcquireCo Ltd., an affiliate of Soteria Flexibles Corp., pursuant to which...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the primary federal authority for ensuring worker safety across U.S. industries, including printing. Over the past decade, OSHA’s priorities have been shaped by a series of political...

Aveda, the purpose-driven pioneer of plant-powered, high-performance hair, skin and body care, has announced a partnership with sustainability-driven packaging leader AeroFlexx to introduce a new refill packaging innovation that redefines what’s possible in beauty. Aveda...

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings for the global packaging sector, has reached a major milestone in advancing circularity by achieving RecyClass Technology Approval for its nitrocellulose-free surface print (NC-free) VertixCode Star...

In 2025, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) partnered with John Dunham & Associates, a leading economic consulting firm, to assess the economic contributions of the U.S. flexible packaging industry. The resulting comprehensive economic impact study...

We are writing to thank you for introducing the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) and for your leadership in advancing clear, consistent standards for recycled-content claims in the United States. Today, manufacturers and consumers alike...

Clariant has achieved a regulatory milestone with the EU Commission approval based on the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) positive safety assessment for its renewable rice bran wax additives in food-contact plastics. This authorization, published...

Transcontinental Inc. announces that, in connection with the proposed acquisition by ProAmpac Holdings Inc. of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the share capital of the entities which carry on the business of...

Ampacet SLIP SCAVENGER 1540 has been selected as a finalist for Product Technology Innovation of the Year in Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026. This next generation slip control masterbatch is engineered specifically for flexible packaging...

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a leader in industrial air pollution control solutions, has launched its engineered Dust Collector Systems designed to capture dust, fumes, and fine particulates directly at the source. The global...

Toyo Ink Europe N.V., the European-based energy-curing inks division of Japan’s artience Group, has rolled out a complete lineup of ultraviolet (UV) curable inks that meet strict migration limits as mandated under the German Printing...

The National Association of Wholesaler Distributors (NAW) has secured a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Oregon’s EPR law after arguing that it imposes burdensome fees and taxes on distributors. NAW is a trade association that...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) released its annual Report to the Members, providing a comprehensive overview of the initiatives, achievements, and strategic actions undertaken throughout 2025. As the leading voice of the U.S. flexible packaging...

The U.S. packaging industry is entering a defining period. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs are taking hold across multiple states, setting new expectations for how packaging is designed, collected, and recycled. For flexible packaging manufacturers...

As the U.S. prepares for midterm elections this fall, leaders at the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) have been paving the way for the flexible packaging industry to have a stronger voice—not just during campaign season...

As the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) enters the spring of 2026, the industry stands stronger than ever following a year of strategic advocacy that supported its growth and amplified its voice at the federal and...

As many of the articles in this issue of FlexPack VOICE® are focused on advocacy and public policy, I asked Google Gemini, Google’s advanced family of multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) models and the AI assistant...

The Global Packaging industry stands at a pivotal moment because sustainability is no longer a choice but a critical business imperative. As requirements to measure and track carbon footprint intensify across major markets and consumer...