Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated Morris Packaging, a leading Minority Business Enterprise-certified manufacturer of flexible products, on plans to build a new $60.9 million production plant in Marion County, a project that will create 276 full-time...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced that it has completed construction of its advanced coating facility for healthcare packaging in Selangor, Malaysia. This state-of-the-art facility is the first in...

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced the Kaleidoscope Collection, a vibrant palette of transparent colors designed to be layered, unlocking an endless array of custom hues. “By layering these vivid, translucent colors, designers can...

Mid South Extrusion, a family-owned flexible film and bag manufacturing company, is investing $12.5 million to expand production capacity with the addition of two new, state-of-the-art polyethylene extrusion lines at its facility in northeast Louisiana....

With the arrival of the benchmark year of 2025, two industry giants announced challenges and progress in meeting the ambitious plastics-related goals set for this year. In its recently released 2023 sustainability report, retailer Walmart...

Maryland lawmakers have worked for several years to pass an EPR for packaging bill, with stakeholders calling for a law meant to fit the state’s specific infrastructure, recycling and business needs. The last time state...

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has received Home compostability certification* from the Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) for its Sulpack® product range. Sulpack® is a PFAS-free parchment paper specifically developed for fresh and...

Nelipak® Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced it is enhancing its commitment to service customers in the Asia-Pacific region on a...

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, expands its dairy packaging portfolio with high-performance butter wraps, including its Butter Fresh Parchment and foil-paper-based options. Designed to protect butter, margarine, and other oil-based...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting this testimony in opposition to NV SB.173, which establishes an intentionally added PFAS definition and prohibits the sale of packaging that meets that definition by 2026, among other...

BW Flexible Systems, a global leader in flexible packaging solutions for food and non-food products, announces the grand re-opening of their modernized manufacturing facility in Mestrino, Italy. The $3 million facility renovation now offers a...

JBM Packaging, a leading provider of eco-friendly paper packaging and contract packaging services, has launched a new prison-based program that trains machine adjusters and directly connects participants to employment upon their release. The program, based...

Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced April 3 it will sell its Stevens Point facility to Ahlstrom Oyj, a fiber-based specialty materials business based in Finland. According to the release, the sale is expected to close in...

A darling of consumers, brands, and retailers, flexible packaging wins for being lightweight, efficient, functional. But it has yet to charm recyclers and environmentalists. Yet. Americans were slower than other areas of the world to...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting this testimony in opposition to CA SB.682, which directs the Department of Toxic Substances Control to prohibit the sale of food packaging with intentionally added PFAS by 2027,...

On behalf of a broad coalition of producers committed to achieving California’s recycling goals, we are writing in respectful opposition to AB 973. California has long been a national leader in recycling and environmental sustainability....

Novolex® announced that is has completed its combination with Pactiv Evergreen™ Inc., creating a leader in food, beverage and specialty packaging products. The transaction is valued at approximately $6.7 billion, inclusive of Pactiv Evergreen’s net...

TOPPAN Holdings Inc. has closed the acquisition of the Thermoformed & Flexibles Packaging business (TFP) of Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging. This acquisition is highly complementary, combining the robust sales...

Coral Products PLC said it has agreed to purchase Arrow Film Converters Ltd. The Manchester, England-based maker of bespoke plastic products said it will buy Arrow from its administrators for a total consideration of GBP502,899...

Huhtamaki is implementing changes to empower business segments to accelerate execution of its 2030 profitable growth strategy. Effective today, changes are made to the organizational structure of the Sustainability and Communications as well as the...

Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, events and certifications, is hosting the E-Commerce Packaging US (E-Pack) conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 5-6, 2025. As a rapidly growing industry, this event was created to...

Another Canadian province is rolling out its extended producer responsibility program for packaging and paper products. Producer responsibility organization Circular Materials has launched the first phase of EPR in Alberta as of April 1. Canada...

Toppan, a Toppan Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of Toppan Holdings, has acquired ISCC Plus certification, an international certification scheme for the sustainability of biomass and recycled raw materials, at its Fukaya, Gunma, and...

Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, announces a change within its management team. After more than 36 years at Siegwerk, Ralf Hildenbrand, President...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the election of its 2025 Board of Directors. Russell Grissett, President of Sonoco Flexible...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is advancing its ProActive Intelligence platform by launching innovative solutions in its Moisture Protect series. Building on the success of the Moisture Protect platform, ProAmpac now...

As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has produced videos, a storybook, and an extensive timeline that highlight the association’s key milestones over the years. The videos, available on YouTube,...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is advancing its ProActive Intelligence platform by launching innovative solutions in its Moisture Protect series. Building on the success of the Moisture Protect platform, ProAmpac now...