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The FPA Launches New Website

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2020, The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) recently announced the official launch of its new website, www.flexpack.org. The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) recently announced the official launch ...

Pregis Joins CEFLEX to Further European Flexible Packaging Sustainability Efforts

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2020, ... has also partnered with How2Recycle® to provide consumer-friendly recycling instructions printed onto film-based products to increase adoption. Pregis also teaches customers how to prevent damage through ...

Multi-Solution Approach Key to Achieving Sustainability Goals

(Extrusion Coating)

February 24, 2020, ... and paper-based flexible packaging formats over glass, metal and rigid containers. As society and consumers drive towards more sustainable packaging solutions, regulators and value chain industry players ...

NOW Plastics Packaging Solutions Put Environmental Protection First

(Flexpack)

February 04, 2020, ... in the following categories: Post-Consumer Recycled content (PCR) films (PET, BOPA, PE, etc.); Film structures for making packaging recyclable; Bio-based/sustainable sources for raw materials/resins; ...

Flexible Packages Standing Out in 2019

(Flexpack)

December 11, 2019, ... that provides additional convenience features. The film’s sturdy, high performance structure allows consumers to reuse the bag. Reusability provides brand benefits to communicate benefits and quality to ...

Digital Printing Driving Innovation in Textile Printing

(Digital)

December 05, 2019, ... market has been changing to adopt new innovative technologies aimed at addressing a new generation of consumers, brands, as well as the supply chain. This massive industry, with over a trillion and a half ...

Sun Chemical Releases 2018 Sustainability Report

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2019, ... consumers,” said Gary Andrzejewski, corporate vice president, environmental affairs, Sun Chemical. “Consumers want brands to partner with suppliers and companies that are equally focused on eco-efficiency ...

Are We on the Road to Achieving Truly Sustainable Packaging?

(Flexpack)

November 11, 2019, ... in the last year or two. Consumers are rapidly becoming more environmentally conscious, and packaging recyclability is now a major decision factor in their purchasing. Indeed, 48 percent of consumers in ...

How Flexible Packaging Converters Stand to Benefit from Rising Snack Culture

(News | New Products)

October 17, 2019, ... from tin and glass towards more versatile flexible packaging. Consumer trends and behaviors like these have a domino effect that directly impacts converters. Made from durable films, foils and papers, ...

Mid America Launches Quality Initiative for Paperboard Industry to Generate Increased Revenues from Waste

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2019, ... the manufacturing operations of a typical paper or containerboard plant can generate thousands of tons of pre-consumer, high-grade recyclable paper, production trim waste and paperboard waste annually, ...

Trends from PPC’s Folding Carton Design Competition

(Flexpack)

September 15, 2019, Packaging design is always evolving. Packaging design is always evolving. Consumer preferences change and new technologies emerge. To stay relevant, it’s crucial to stay on top of the latest trends, ...

FPA Publishes 2019 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2019, ... pharmaceutical, industrial materials, shrink and stretch films, retail shopping bags, consumer storage bags, and wraps and trash bags. The focus of this report is on the segment of the industry that ...

Navigate Nonwovens Markets with Market Intelligence and Economic Forecasts Presented by INDA’s Brad Kalil at RISE® and Hygienix™

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2019, ... has a 27-year history in research and market analysis advising the world’s best-known consumer packaged goods companies. His previous experience includes Fastmarkets RISI and Weyerhaeuser Corporate Market ...

North America: Technology Developments and Market Opportunities Drive Industry Growth

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2019, ... to trigger inflation, prohibitive interest rates or “irrational exuberance” among investors, lenders and consumers that could lead to an economic contraction. Some experts, however, anticipate that 2019 ...

FPA Announces Speaker Lineup for Upcoming Fall Executive Conference

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2019, ... federal levels. He also directed the national government affairs program of the Consumer Specialty Products Association. Joel Morales, senior director, polyolefins Americas, IHS Markit, will provide ...

Dare to be Different!

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2019, ... communicate effectively) when integrated within a mix of media channels. The return of print Consumers are saturated with digital information. They can however be positively sensitive (receptive) to  ...

One-Stop Learning and Networking: Industry Professionals Have More Reasons Than Ever to Attend ADF&PCD New York 2019

(News | New Products)

June 30, 2019, ... York since its launch in 2016. Packaging is increasingly important for cosmetic products as it shapes the brand image, as well as consumers’ perception. ADF&PCD New York's new program, The Future of Beauty ...

TC Transcontinental Packaging Steals the Show for Sustainable Packaging at the 2019 PAC Canadian Leadership Awards

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2019, ... bag will properly reclose thus protecting their purchase’ freshness. Finally, the new stand-up pouch format lends itself to ideal shelf display at retail and provides consumer convenience as it is an easy-to-store, ...

Perspectives on the Meaning of Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

May 21, 2019, ... among both consumers and brand owners. The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) recent report, Perspectives on the Meaning of Sustainability in Flexible Packaging, was commissioned to better understand ...

Packaging and Labeling Sustainability is a Must for the Industry

(Label/Tape)

April 21, 2019, ... materials prompted manufacturers to develop synthetic alternatives. In 2015, 448 million tons of plastic were produced for the consumer, industrial, transportation, building and construction, and packaging ...