Packaging World interviewed Brittany LaValley, VP of Material Systems for The Recycling Partnership (TRP), to get insight into polypropylene recycling strategies and motivation for CPGs. The Recycling Partnership focuses on improving recycling systems to deliver...

Hosokawa Alpine, Kuraray, IMA Ilapak and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers created a cheese packaging solution that is designed for recyclability* and uses significantly less packaging material compared to traditional rigid thermoformed tray solutions. Designed with...

BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery business, is excited to announce that effective immediately the company will operate as a single, unified organization under the BW Packaging brand, transitioning from its three business units (BW Flexible...

Nobelus, a trusted finishing solutions supplier for the general commercial print market, has launched a new two-sided thermal laminating system for its equipment line. The Italian-engineered Orbis™ Dual 61 Laminating System is a multi-module unit...

After a roller coaster of a year, those involved with rulemaking on packaging extended producer responsibility in California remain hopeful that a successful program can still emerge. Up against a key regulatory deadline in March,...

IPS for Chemical Trading and Printing Raw Materials, known simply as IPS, has been appointed as GEW distributor across Egypt, Libya and Sudan for its sheet-fed, label and narrow web business with immediate effect. The...

As extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging roll out across several U.S. states, producers must navigate a new and evolving regulatory landscape. Seven states (California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington)...

Sweden saw the commercial launch of the world’s first edible, additive-free fresh crop protection product. Saveggy, a leader in food technology, has replaced plastic packaging for fresh produce with the first plant-based, additive-free packaging. With...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to CalRecycle in response to the draft SB 54 – Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility regulations (the “regulations”) published in the California...

Although a designated producer responsibility organization (PRO) receives much of the attention for any state’s emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) plan for packaging, independent PROs quietly address more specialized needs. As one of the first...

Researchers have transformed food waste sugars into natural plastic films that could one day replace petroleum-based packaging, offering compostable alternatives to commonly used plastics for food and agricultural films like silage wrap. Edward Attenborough and...

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition this week launched its Retailer Forum with Amazon, Walmart, CVS Health and Target to help advance packaging innovations for private label products. The group’s initial focus is flexible films with low-barrier...

Much like the national job market, jobs in the packaging sector have experienced their share of ups and downs. If you’re thinking about a career in packaging or perhaps searching for the perfect candidate to...

MCC, a global leader in premium label solution with headquarters in the US, has invested in two BOBST MASTER M6 inline flexo presses to enhance its production capabilities across the EMEA region. This strategic investment...

A few fiber and plastic manufacturers made announcements in September about U.S. facility closures and layoffs. Jindal Films Americas is closing its plant in Shawnee, Oklahoma, according to a worker adjustment and retraining notification filed...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, will participate as a gold sponsor in Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit, taking place from 10 to 12...

On September 12, 2025, Michelman held its 14th Annual Commitment to Community Day. This tradition brings together hundreds of associates across the globe in a shared spirit of service. Each year, Michelman closes its offices,...

An explosion and fire rocked a refinery in El Segundo on Thursday night, sending up massive flames that could be seen for miles. The city of El Segundo said there was a fire at the...

Plastics play an important role in the lives of Canadians. However, today’s linear system of plastics—make, use, and dispose—is neither economically nor environmentally sustainable, with Canada’s plastic waste representing a significant lost economic opportunity estimated...

Morris Packaging and UFlex Packaging are proud to announce a new partnership in the woven bag marketplace that further strengthens their positions as global leaders in flexible packaging solutions. This collaboration represents a shared commitment...

A Dundee business which came close to collapse seven years ago has now been sold to new owners. Factory manager Jimmy Urquhart took the brave decision to acquire Discovery Flexibles at the end of 2018...

SmartSolve, a leader in water-soluble packaging material innovation, has launched PureNil™ 0, a plastic-free, 100% bio-based, printable, flushable, paper-based pouching material designed to meet the growing demand for truly sustainable, zero-waste flexible packaging. This groundbreaking...

Barry-Wehmiller, the 140-year-old, $3.6 billion-plus global platform of industrial and packaging automation, professional services and life sciences technology, announced that Kyle Chapman will assume the role of CEO, in addition to his existing role as...

Emerald Packaging, the largest supplier of retail flexible packaging for the produce industry, in partnership with Idaho Package, Wada Farms and Walmart, have introduced the first 30% food contact Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) bag for the...

Archroma Packaging Technologies has opened three Global Centers of Innovation in Mumbai, Prat and Charlotte to advance sustainable packaging technologies across flexible packaging, wood, tape and label, fiber and board markets. The first center opened...

Why use two bags when you can use one? Too often, we take more steps than necessary to accomplish a task. It sometimes demands an outside perspective to gently point out a more efficient solution...

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced at Pack Expo 2025 the new APR Design® Assessment Tool powered by Recyda, the first and only APR-managed platform that evaluates the recyclability of entire plastic packages —...

Wikoff Color, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Russell as Director of Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health (QESH), effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Russell will...