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...

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...

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...

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...

The annual Recycling Open House sponsored by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) concluded on August 20 after leaders at 11 organizations gave presentations about their efforts to promote the recyclability of plastic products. The open...

Most vacuum metallized packaging on the market generally has three-ply composite structures, in which vacuum metallized polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is used for its barrier properties. However, PET is incompatible with polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP)....

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...

The “EPR era” is opening up new opportunities in sustainable packaging, and how companies approach it is likely to look different in the coming years. Packaging partners discussed those themes during a webinar hosted by...

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has published its sixth Sustainability Report, corresponding to the 2024 financial year, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and positive social impact. In a global context marked by major challenges,...

Flexible pouches, sachets, and packettes offer distinctive advantages to beauty and personal care brands hoping to minimize their packaging footprint. Small tear-open sachets and packettes are perfect for limited-use travel products and single-use product sampling....

ProAmpac, a global player in flexible packaging and material science, and PAC Worldwide, an innovative flexible packaging solutions provider, announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which ProAmpac will acquire PAC Worldwide. Terms of...

Flint Group is putting the spotlight on navigating tomorrow’s challenges at Labelexpo Europe – 16-19 September in Barcelona, Spain – with a dynamic showcase of what’s next for ink and coating innovation. Building on the...

NAW, represented by attorneys from Sidley Austin as well as Bradley Bernstein Sands, filed its lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on July 30 — about a month after Oregon’s...

Wikoff Color announces the appointment of Brandon Devis as VP, adjacent markets & commercial services, effective immediately. In this role, Devis will have responsibility for building upon the success of Wikoff’s offerings in the label,...