It’s becoming even riskier for companies to present misleading environmental or sustainability claims — a practice dubbed “greenwashing” — due to wider user of technology to weed out bad actors and growing legal judgments, speakers discussed...

Shell Polymers and Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading North American producer of specialty films and material science solutions, have entered a commercial agreement through which Shell Polymers delivers ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene for...

Packaging machinery supplier Autopack has acquired Nottingham-based Autopak Machinery to expand its capabilities in the flexible packaging market. The deal, which follows the retirement of Autopak Machinery founder Aubrey Davies, will see the bag filling...

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its collaboration with Galway-based Divilly Brothers to introduce ProActive Recyclable® FibreSculpt to the Irish chilled cooked meats market. This alliance reflects...

Finishing equipment manufacturer AB Graphic International (ABG), has launched a new division, ABG Flex Pack. The move marks a strategic step forward for the company, expanding its expertise in lamination and finishing into this high-growth...

Transcontinental Inc. announces its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended July 27, 2025. "For the third consecutive quarter, we significantly improved our adjusted net earnings per share, which continues to demonstrate the...

The label and packaging industry is increasingly focused on what the next decade will demand from design. From sustainability and material innovation to emotional connection and tech-enabled experiences, brands are being challenged to rethink packaging...

At the Packaging Recycling Summit, Kurt Kurzawa of the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance shared how the group is teaming up with other industry organizations to boost flexible film recycling through better data, smarter labeling, and...

LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical industry, is redefining customer-centric innovation at its Cincinnati Technology Center (CTC) a 260,000-square-foot campus dedicated to research, product development and breakthrough polymer applications. Situated just outside of Cincinnati,...

Circular Action Alliance (CAA) recently appointed an executive director to oversee California’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) program. CAA is the producer responsibility organization (PRO) in California with the overall mission to implement the state’s Plastic...

TedPack, a Chinese flexible packaging manufacturer, acquired the packaging operations of Fairview International and established its first US subsidiary to better serve American customers across all 50 states from its new headquarters in Port Washington,...

After Dan Felton got to work as the new president and CEO at the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) in November 2024, one of his missions was to increase FPA’s advocacy efforts at the state and...

Here we are in September, and you might recognize these lyrics from the opening song of the musical comedy The Fantasticks that opened off-Broadway in 1960. The song—encouraging the audience to imagine what the sparse...

Students enrolled in packaging programs don’t always start on that track. But that was not the case with Amanda Szymanoski, who graduated in May from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). “I chose RIT because of...

As the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is also marking another important milestone: the 21st anniversary of its Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. Over the past two decades, this unique competition...

Packaging policy continues to attract a lot of attention, but proposals that were once ideas are now becoming realities and having real-world impacts on cost and purchasing. A prominent example is extended producer responsibility (EPR)...

Packaging students at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) thought a lot about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. If you make them early in the morning, the bread gets soggy by lunch. If you take a...

The Commitment of the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) to packaging education extends beyond the free guidance and learning tools it creates and offers. The organization also champions other educational opportunities created by the industry...

What happens “inside the Beltway” can often have dramatic impacts “outside the Beltway.” This is especially true when you talk about technology and advancements in the flexible packaging industry because federal policies can either promote...

Borealis is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic distribution partnership with Tegral Materials, further reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-performance polyolefin packaging solutions across Europe. Following the successful collaboration announced earlier this year...

In the fast-paced print and packaging industries, staying compliant with regulations is a significant challenge every business must address. From food and pharmaceutical packaging to toys and cosmetics, global regulatory standards continually evolve, making it...

The Recycling Partnership (TRP), Washington, has awarded a $4.25 million grant to FCC Environmental Services’ material recovery facility (MRF) in Houston, designed to improve the facility’s ability to recover film and flexible packaging (FFP). The...

When Russell Grissett first began experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI), he found it to be a useful tool for organizing complex ideas, drafting content, and examining issues from different angles. “What I found fascinating—and valuable—was...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing manufacturing by optimizing supply chains, performing predictive maintenance, and easily translating training documents from one language to another. As these uses and many others continue to evolve, it will be...

The Advocacy Committee within the Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) organizes the annual FPA federal fly-in, among its other duties. Some FPA members might not understand the importance of this...

Adam James, Co-Managing Director of CS Labels (part of Asteria), will take on the new role starting at Label Expo in Barcelona. Peter Jolly, CIO at Duplo International and a Company Director of BGM commented:...

The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its FlexCollect report with promising signs for the future of flexible plastics collections. The report consolidates over three years of learnings from the FPF FlexCollect trials and includes...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has completed significant upgrades to its recycling facility in Heanor, UK — a key milestone in its strategy to expand high-performance recycling infrastructure in...