Advisory groups in Maryland have shared a needs assessment and a packaging extended producer responsibility recommendation with the state legislature, finding that EPR for paper and plastic packaging could increase collection from 984,400 tons to...

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved American Packaging Corporation’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target: American Packaging Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and...

Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, issued its 2024 Annual Report to Shareholders and announced the date for its 2025 Annual General Meeting. The annual report details the Company’s 2024 financial...

Oben Group announces it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Vitopel do Brasil Ltda., a leading manufacturer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films consisting of manufacturing facilities in Mauá and...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony on Senate Bill 5284 (Lovelett), which would establish an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging program in the State of Washington. While we appreciate...

Gulf Packaging Industries Co. (GulfPack), a leading manufacturer of BOPP, CPP, and metallized films, has signed contracts for a significant expansion to enhance its production capacity and support the growing demand from customers worldwide. As...

COIM USA, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of polyesters polyols, polyurethanes, adhesives, and specialty resins, announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering an enhanced user experience, improved accessibility, and streamlined...

ValorFlex Packaging, a newly formed flexible packaging company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of Jet Packaging Group, a renowned flexible packaging company known for its market share in lamination and flexographic...

Century-Tech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging machinery, has been acquired by The Oakdale Company, a private investment firm employing patient capital to drive business growth and operational excellence for industry leading companies. With...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony on House Bill 3512 (Neron), which by 2027 would prohibit the sale of certain products that contain PFAS.

Uflex Ltd. will invest Rs 317 crore in advanced recycling technologies that include establishment of two new recycling plants in Noida. The two facilities will have a combined annual capacity to process 39,600 metric tons...

The U.S. EPA launched a massive deregulation effort on Wednesday, announcing 31 actions regulators are taking against the “climate change religion.” The actions span a variety of industries and aim to cut regulatory costs and...

UFlex, India-based multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has achieved a significant milestone by reportedly becoming the first Indian company to receive approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its recycling...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the positive changes that have been made to the Hawai’i needs assessment effort, introduced this session as HB 750, which would direct the Hawai’i Department of Health to conduct...

American Packaging Corporation, a leader in flexible packaging solutions, is proud to announce that it has achieved accreditation from the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). This prestigious recognition underscores APC's commitment to sustainable business practices and...

Transcontinental Inc. announces its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended January 26, 2025. "The results for this quarter continue to demonstrate the positive impact of the implementation of our program aimed...

Amcor PLC and Berry Global Group Inc., which announced their plans to merge in November of last year, say the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) has expired, satisfying...

Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, is excited to bring Digital Print for Packaging US 2025 to Atlanta, GA June 2-4 and on demand. This conference brings together top experts...

Walmart does not expect to meet its 2025 plastic packaging reduction and recyclability targets, the retailer revealed in an update published Feb. 28. This follows Walmart saying at the end of 2024 it would miss...

Transforming packaging businesses across the world, BOBST CI flexo presses are known for their intelligent design, high productivity, exceptional print quality and user-friendliness. This article explores this customer-centric and sustainable printing technology, with insights from...

The Huhtamaki Annual Report 2024 has been published on the company's website at www.huhtamaki.com/investors. It is comprised of three sections, with a Company overview, financials including Sustainability Statement, and governance (Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting this memo in opposition to NY S.1464, which directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish an Extended Producer Responsibility program in the State of New York.

SRF Ltd will enter into the cast polypropylene (CPP) film business by acquiring the entire plant and machinery from Kanpur Plastipack Ltd (KPL) for ₹49.25 crore, the company said in a stock exchange filing. SRF...

Regulations for California’s extended producer responsibility for packaging law were not finalized by a March 8 deadline. “The governor is directing CalRecycle to restart these regulations to ensure California’s bold recycling law can achieve its...

Dow has announced an equity stake in Xycle, a Rotterdam-based pioneer in advanced (also known as chemical) recycling technology, alongside investors ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital and Vopak. This marks an important milestone in Dow’s ongoing...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Rhode Island respectfully request your opposition of H 5166 – High Heat Waste Facility Act of 2025. As currently written the bill includes several broad definitions...

The 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 69th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The awards were...

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, proudly announces two major Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) milestones: EcoVadis Bronze Top 35% Sustainability Rating and Fifth annual submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project...