The vast array of ProAmpac displays at the 2024 PACK EXPO International in November in Chicago includes a section simply titled “Curbside Recyclable Paper,” with a more elaborate slogan: “Kick Our Packaging to the Curb.”...

Preventing food waste has emerged as a critical strategy for mitigating the environmental consequences of our global food system. According to a PTIS, LLC report, food production accounts for over 26 percent of greenhouse gas...

The overall trend toward making packaging that is reusable, compostable, or recyclable will continue, especially as more states consider implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation. Adapting sustainable alternatives to plastic to existing manufacturing equipment also...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Three trends are driving smart packaging advancements as we start the new year: First, the integration of technology and packaging; second, simplified packaging design; and third, personalized designs. Innovative applications of digital technology will drive...

“Change has never been this fast. It will never be this slow again.” This famous quote by Justin Trudeau during his 2018 speech at Davos perfectly encapsulates the era we are living in. One where...

Like the rest of the business world, packaging companies and their customers are eagerly awaiting clarity on measures President-elect Donald Trump will begin to take once in office — which could shape dealmaking and investment...

As the global packaging sector navigates an era of profound transformation, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater. Sustainability, regulatory compliance, and technological advancements have emerged as dominant themes, demanding a nuanced understanding...

Sustainability continues to take center stage, with brands eagerly embracing recyclable, compostable and bio-based materials to meet stricter regulations and growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products. At the same time, digital innovation is revolutionizing packaging...

The cover feature of the January/February 2025 issue of FlexPack VOICE® is a conversation with Dan Felton, the new president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). Felton, who started as FPA’s leader on...

As Dan Felton prepared to start his new position as president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) this fall, he reflected on how some of the issues facing FPA were the same as...

As the Flexible Packaging Association’s Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) celebrates its 30th anniversary, its Technical Committee has quietly built a powerful online library of frequently asked questions. The FAQs, which now total 100, are...

The packaging industry is bracing for transformative changes in the new year, driven by consumer cynicism and evolving political and business priorities. Another year has gone by, and the changes coming up for the packaging...

The packaging industry touches much of the modern economy, through widespread e-commerce packaging to bulk transport packaging to extremely niche packaging solutions. Packaging Dive kept tabs on the dollar values, percentages and other numbers and...

Although some headline-making closures and layoffs have occurred, the packaging workforce generally is in a more positive territory than it was 10 years ago. A dynamic period of M&A, ongoing labor shortage challenges and effects...

2024 is ending with multiple multibillion-dollar business combinations across the packaging industry, including announcements in the last several weeks that Amcor is buying Berry Global in a transaction valued at $8.4 billion and Novolex plans...

Paul Clarke, managing director, UK and Ireland Packaging Division, DS Smith, says changing consumer behaviours, a continuing demand for sustainable, circular solutions and upcoming legislation are key packaging trends. The Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation...

There are many reasons packaging is crucial in the pet food industry. It directly impacts the safety, freshness, and quality of the food by protecting it from contamination, preserving its nutritional value. It provides essential...

With 2025 around the corner, companies will be looking to see if trends in 2024 continue while watching for new developments. To gauge what they are thinking, FlexPack VOICE® asked some of the companies celebrating...

As 2024 began to wind down, FlexPack VOICE® asked three experts involved with the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) about key flexible packaging industry developments this year, while looking toward 2025 and beyond: Amanda Ciccone, senior...

We've all heard the saying that hindsight is 20/20. Looking back, it's easy to see how events unfolded, connect the dots, and understand the causal relationships that led us to where we are today. But...

Various factors are driving the rise of confectioners’ interest in flexible packaging. So much so that these adaptable casings are increasingly making their way into R&D plans throughout the global confectionery industry. Flexible packaging is ​a...

When OpenAI introduced its artif icial intelligence application ChatGPT in 2022, it unleashed a storm of hype that shows few signs of dying down. Over the past two years, experts of all kinds have been talking...