Manufacturer and distributor Foodcare has entered into an agreement to acquire UPAC, a specialist manufacturer and distributor of food packaging. According to Foodcare, the acquisition represents a significant strategic step for the company, reinforcing its...

What a pivotal year 2025 has been for packaging. With heightened regulatory pressure, rising corporate commitments and surging innovation in materials and design, the packaging industry has chalked up several notable wins. This review highlights...

ProAmpac, a global innovator in flexible packaging and material science, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging from TC Transcontinental for US $1.51 billion (approximately CAD $2.1 billion),...

The Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT), Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) and Recycle BC, all Canada-based organizations, have launched BiblioFlex, an initiative aimed at improving the understanding of flexible plastic packaging composition and its market dynamics across...

While packaging bread may sound simple, meeting customer requirements to provide the best solution requires innovation and expertise. Good tear resistance is important when packing crusty bread to avoid tearing during filling and restocking...

BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay is central to the company’s mission to support converters with practical training, hands-on learning and real-world technology demonstrations. Purpose-built for operator development and customer collaboration, the center...

The Future of Flexible Packaging: Workforce, Automation, and Innovation will take place on February 24, 2026, and will bring together flexible packaging professionals for demonstrations, discussions and insights into workforce development and automation-driven production. The...

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is proud to announce the launch of Positives of Plastic (www.positivesofplastic.org), a new digital platform designed to serve as the go-to resource for information about plastic materials, the plastics industry,...

Deschutes County, Oregon, has expanded options for residents to recycle items that can’t be placed in curbside recycling bins. Deschutes County Solid Waste installed additional recycling containers at Knott Landfill in Bend, Oregon, and the...

DuPont recently announced the winners of the second annual Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards. Now in its second year, the program honors healthcare industry leaders who are advancing sustainability across every stage of the packaging...

Flint Group, a global leader in inks, coatings, and service solutions for the packaging industry, has confirmed its compliance with the compositional requirements for the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO) for inks and coatings designed...

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, announced an expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of new 9-layer and 5-layer extrusion lines equipped with machine-direction orientation (MDO) technology....

For the second consecutive month, the packaging industry accumulated more than 1,000 layoff announcements in November, with International Paper comprising a large proportion. Many of the separations are scheduled to occur next year. Printpack is...

Cross-industry European initiative RecyClass has approved a new range of nitrocellulose-free inks for use in surface and reverse printing on flexible plastic packaging. The approval came after testing confirmed that the inks are compatible with...

Ahead of the official launch of the UK Packaging Pact in April 2026, WRAP announces the names of the fifty-five founding organisations who’ve already signed up to the ten-year Pact to bring sweeping changes across...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. The new machine was...

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks, coatings and service solutions for the global packaging and print industry, is accelerating progress against its environmental goals as the company’s 2024 Sustainability Report reveals that it has...

UFlex will invest more than Rs7bn ($78.5m) to expand its packaging film manufacturing operations in Dharwad in the Indian state of Karnataka, according to a senior company executive cited by the Press Trust of India...

USPP’s position paper aims to strike a balance between what the organization considers polarizing opinions on the technologies. That divide can make it harder to fairly evaluate future impacts of chemical recycling on the greater...

Toyo Ink India, a subsidiary of the Japan-based artience group, has outlined plans to expand liquid ink manufacturing capacity at its Gujarat facility. The upgraded operations are due to begin in 2028. The expansion is...

Flint Group, together with its digital business, Xeikon, will spotlight the technologies supporting more sustainable label printing as they showcase their proven portfolio of high-performance inks, coatings, and digital solutions at Labelexpo Asia 2025, at...

Sumitomo Chemical will integrate AUECC’s extensive sales and procurement networks, flexible packaging capabilities, and product range to strengthen its global supply chain. Sumitomo Chemical is all set to expand its global footprint in the booming...

Many brand owners and packaging converters think that about 5% to 10% further source reduction in packaging is feasible in the next five years — with the right innovations, legislative support and understanding of nuanced...

To keep pace with rising demand and customer expectations, Vitrapack has strengthened its capabilities with the addition of a BOBST EXPERT CI flexo press. The investment not only boosts capacity, but also enhances flexibility and...

Private label presence in retail markets is growing, and so too are opportunities for packaging companies who serve those customers, according to speakers at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s annual trade show. Circana data shows...

Arrow Systems has opened an experience center in Burlington, Ontario, inviting brands, converters and creative professionals to explore its digital label and packaging technology. The facility at 5100 S Service Rd #15 features Arrow's water-based...

Data analytics company Euromonitor International recently released its top Global Consumer Trends for 2026, identifying four global trends that highlight crucial shifts in consumer behavior. In a reality shaped by the cost of living, authenticity,...

Technology has always been at the heart of packaging. In the 1800s, state-of-the-art machinery was used to drive innovations in box making, bag production, and canning that laid the groundwork for the modern global supply...