The Voice of the Flexible Packaging Industry
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The Flexible Packaging Association is the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA is comprised of manufacturers of flexible packaging and material/equipment suppliers to the flexible packaging industry.
Learn MoreThe Sustainable Packaging Solution
Less energy. Fewer resources. Smaller footprint.
Flexible packaging requires less water and energy to manufacture and transport, and it generates small quantities of greenhouse gases on its way to market, making it a sustainable packaging solution.
Learn MoreInnovation at Point-of-Sale
Convenience. Freshness. Protection.
Growing numbers of consumer product manufacturers are switching to flexible packaging thanks to its dynamic shelf appeal, protective properties and consumer ease of use and storage at home.
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From the Annual Meeting to the Fall Executive Conference, FPA places a high priority on keeping its members informed, up-to-date and connected.
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Industry News
- TOPPAN Packaging Marks One Year, Expands Integrated Packaging Platform with Global Scale and Flexible Packaging Expertise
04.01.2026TOPPAN Packaging marks one year since the TOPPAN Group acquired Sonoco’s Flexibles and Thermoformed Packaging businesses, highlighting significant progress in building a more connected, capable, and customer-focused organization. Over the past year, the company has strengthened its ability to help...
Read More - New Materials Science Lab Planned for Downtown Worcester as City’s Innovation Ecosystem Expands
04.01.2026Auxilium Worcester, an accelerator and innovation studio supporting early-stage technology companies, will open a state-of-the-art materials science lab in downtown Worcester in partnership with Flexcon, a global materials manufacturer based in Spencer, MA. The Flexcon Lab at Auxilium, located at...
Read More - All Printing Resources Promotes Catherine Haynes to EVP
03.31.2026All Printing Resources (APR), a provider of flexographic printing solutions and technical expertise, has announced the promotion of Catherine Haynes to executive vice president. In her new role, Haynes will lead APR’s Technical Solutions Group while progressively expanding her responsibilities...
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FPA Now - News On the Web
- FPA Signs Coalition Letter Opposing California’s SB 1180 Unless Amended
03.30.2026On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we respectfully oppose SB 1180 unless amended. The coalition includes stakeholders who participated in the negotiations that led to SB 54, as well as organizations committed to its effective implementation. Together, we are concerned...
Read More - FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to Tennessee Senate Bill 269 (Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee)
03.10.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony on Senate Bill 269 (Southerland/Campbell), the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act. While we support efforts to increase packaging recovery rates and promote a circular economy in Tennessee, we are...
Read More - FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to Tennessee Senate Bill 269 (Government Operations Committee)
03.10.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony opposing Senate Bill 269, the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act. While FPA supports initiatives to improve packaging recovery, the current draft lacks essential safeguards and could introduce significant legal...
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Publications & Reports
- FPA Signs Coalition Letter Opposing California’s SB 1180 Unless Amended
04.01.2026On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we respectfully oppose SB 1180 unless amended. The coalition includes stakeholders who participated in the negotiations that led to SB 54, as well as organizations committed to its effective implementation. Together, we are concerned...
Read More - Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase, 2026
04.01.2026FPA is pleased to present the 2026 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase, featuring flexible packaging solutions that address evolving market demands through advancements in materials, graphics, package structures, novel applications, extended shelf life, and sustainability initiatives. The Achievement...
Read More - Innovation Takes Center Stage at FPA’s 70th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards
04.01.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is excited to announce the winners of its 70th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The awards were presented during an awards ceremony...
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