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
- SunDance Expands Flexible Pouch Production Capabilities with Next Generation Equipment
05.22.2026SunDance is a recognized leader in commercial printing, packaging, and mailing solutions in the Southeastern U.S. and a popular choice among national brands, including a number of Fortune 500 companies. Today SunDance announced further strategic expansion of its in-house packaging...
Read More - Davis-Standard Appoints New Leadership to Drive Customer-Centric Growth
05.15.2026Davis-Standard has strengthened its executive leadership team with two strategic appointments designed to deepen customer relationships and accelerate innovation across its global extrusion and converting technology portfolio. Christian Renners has been named president of the Davis-Standard Business Unit (DSBU), while...
Read More - Emerald Packaging Expands Footprint During Growth Phase
05.12.2026Emerald Packaging, one of the nation's largest suppliers of flexible packaging solutions for the produce industry, has expanded its market-leading production capabilities to Southern CA, establishing its second facility in the state. The company's new production facility will run out...
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FPA Now - News On the Web
- FPA Provides Resources for Washington State’s Statewide Recycling Lists and Needs Assessment RFI
05.08.2026The Flexible Packaging Association is pleased to provide some resources on flexible packaging manufacturer and recycling to assist the Department in drafting proposed statewide recycling collection lists. Before we provide resources, we wanted to comment on how we believe the...
Read More - FPA Submits Comments in Support of Removing Pyrolysis and Advanced Recycling From the Definition of Solid Waste Federal Register Notice 2026-05491
05.04.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Register Notice 2026-05491: Standards for Air Curtain Incinerators That Only Burn Wood Wastes, Yard Wastes and Clean Lumber; Provision for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units:...
Read More - FPA Submits a Memo in Opposition to New York’s Senate Bill 1464A
05.04.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill 1464A (Harckham) – the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act – that would establish a broad extended producer responsibility program for packaging in...
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Publications & Reports
- FPA Submits Coalition Comments to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission in Response to the Request for Comment Regarding Guidance on Business Collaborations
05.22.2026On behalf of the trade associations listed below, which together represent a broad cross-section of the U.S. business community, we are pleased to submit these comments to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission in response to the request...
Read More - FPA Signs Coalition Letter Urging the Federal Trade Commission to Prioritize a Timely Update to the “Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims”
05.22.2026On behalf of a broad coalition of manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, recyclers, and innovators, we urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize a timely update to the “Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims” (“Green Guides”). First issued in...
Read More - FPA Submits Memo in Opposition to New York’s Senate Bill 1464A
05.22.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill 1464A (Harckham) – the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act – that would establish a broad extended producer responsibility program for packaging in...
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