Avery Dennison Corporation, a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Hart as Vice President and General Manager of the Label and Packaging Materials (LPM)...

The average U.S. household generates 1,000 to 1,200 pounds of plastic waste annually. A significant portion of this comes from soft plastics like bags, wrappers, and flexible packaging. To address the U.S. waste crisis, where...

Stress levels are high for CPG companies and packaging groups as extended producer responsibility programs unfold in multiple states. This was on display at three recent Boston events hosted by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, How2Recycle,...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) respectfully submits these comments to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) proposed Plan Amendment 2 to the Oregon Producer Responsibility Program Plan. FPA...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills related to PFAS and plastic microbeads, capping off a legislative session that brought little change for the packaging industry. SB 682, sponsored by state Sen. Ben Allen, would...

The use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in packaging has grown steadily over the last several years, but it still represents a small portion of total packaging materials. Brand owners and converters alike have questions...

MCC is proud to announce the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in MCC’s ongoing growth and commitment to fostering a more collaborative and agile...

An acclaimed Sri Lanka’s leading flexible packaging solutions provider, and a multi-award-winning innovator in the industry, JF Packaging Limited intends to officially announce its Initial Public Offering of Ordinary Voting Shares. The Investor Forum has...

Food and beverage manufacturers must adhere to several food safety and sanitation regulations. Thus, they often have specific machine design needs that OEMs and suppliers need to be aware of. End users have key machine...

A fire broke out at Dow’s petrochemical complex in Freeport, Texas, on 6 October, affecting three PE units, according to a filing with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The incident, which followed an...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced its complete program for the 2025 FlexForward® Conference, taking place November 4–6 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference will unite leaders from across the flexible packaging industry to discuss...

Davis-Standard is in the midst of a comprehensive business transformation that is redefining our overall customer experience. From dynamic issue resolution and intelligent, predictable manufacturing to reinvesting in R&D, Davis-Standard is implementing a cultural and...

Several former leaders at companies that are members of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) will join the Plastics Hall of Fame class of 2025 on Oct. 7. In all, 15 people were inducted into the...

Accredo Packaging, Inc., a leading developer of innovative packaging solutions for the food and consumer products industries, has released its 2024 Sustainability Impact Report, showcasing its commitment to responsible use, continuous improvement and long-term sustainability....

Amcor, a global leader in consumer packaging and dispensing solutions for Nutrition, Health, Beauty and Wellness, announced the appointment of Stephen R. Scherger as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Nov. 10, 2025....

Polykar, a leading Canadian manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, today announced a $20 million expansion of its Edmonton facility that will double production capacity and create 25 permanent jobs. The investment highlights the company’s strong...

Cascades Inc. announces that it has reached an agreement to sell its Flexible Packaging plant activities to Five Star Holding based in Houston, Texas. The $31 million transaction is effective immediately. Cascades' will retain ownership...

Packaging World interviewed Brittany LaValley, VP of Material Systems for The Recycling Partnership (TRP), to get insight into polypropylene recycling strategies and motivation for CPGs. The Recycling Partnership focuses on improving recycling systems to deliver...

Hosokawa Alpine, Kuraray, IMA Ilapak and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers created a cheese packaging solution that is designed for recyclability* and uses significantly less packaging material compared to traditional rigid thermoformed tray solutions. Designed with...

BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery business, is excited to announce that effective immediately the company will operate as a single, unified organization under the BW Packaging brand, transitioning from its three business units (BW Flexible...

Nobelus, a trusted finishing solutions supplier for the general commercial print market, has launched a new two-sided thermal laminating system for its equipment line. The Italian-engineered Orbis™ Dual 61 Laminating System is a multi-module unit...

After a roller coaster of a year, those involved with rulemaking on packaging extended producer responsibility in California remain hopeful that a successful program can still emerge. Up against a key regulatory deadline in March,...

IPS for Chemical Trading and Printing Raw Materials, known simply as IPS, has been appointed as GEW distributor across Egypt, Libya and Sudan for its sheet-fed, label and narrow web business with immediate effect. The...

As extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging roll out across several U.S. states, producers must navigate a new and evolving regulatory landscape. Seven states (California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington)...

Sweden saw the commercial launch of the world’s first edible, additive-free fresh crop protection product. Saveggy, a leader in food technology, has replaced plastic packaging for fresh produce with the first plant-based, additive-free packaging. With...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to CalRecycle in response to the draft SB 54 – Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility regulations (the “regulations”) published in the California...

Although a designated producer responsibility organization (PRO) receives much of the attention for any state’s emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) plan for packaging, independent PROs quietly address more specialized needs. As one of the first...

Researchers have transformed food waste sugars into natural plastic films that could one day replace petroleum-based packaging, offering compostable alternatives to commonly used plastics for food and agricultural films like silage wrap. Edward Attenborough and...