The competition placed a strong emphasis on sustainability and advancements in printing technology 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 presented during a special ceremony on Friday,…
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Flexible packaging offers a proactive solution to the growing challenge surrounding greenhouse gas emissions. By Dan Felton, President and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association Preventing food waste has emerged as a critical strategy for mitigating the environmental consequences of our global food system. According to a PTIS, LLC report, food production accounts for over…
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ValvPak® is a revolutionary all-flexible, leak-free, self-sealing valve for pouch packaging. For brands that can think outside the bottle, this pressure engaged valve automatically reseals when released for an air-tight, spill-proof seal. Perfect for travel and on-the-go sizes as well as refills, this valve can handle a wide range of product viscosities for the personal…
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Proquimia to launch paper-based stand-up pouches for dishwashing tabs in Spain and Portugal. Mondi’s internal product impact assessment indicates that the new solution has significantly lower CO2 emissions from cradle to gate compared with the previous plastic solution[1]. The flexible stand-up pouches contain…
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Advanced recycling can inform packaging design and support a circular economy for plastics. By Dr. Jack Dever, Chief Technology Officer at AVN Corporation Sustainable development is at the top of the agenda for forward-thinking companies. Driven by societal expectations and government mandates, sustainability continues to change the way goods are produced, consumed, and disposed of…
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Managing Scope 3 Emissions is a priority in the flexible packaging industry. By Natalie Jardell, Sustainability & Technical Manager with the Flint Group With sustainability becoming increasingly important to the packaging industry, many printers and converters proudly boast about their environmental credentials. From installing renewable energy sources to running more efficient presses, investments in reducing…
Read More >>Parent Company of NBi Flex Pack Given Excellent Rating for Manufacturing Food Packaging NBi Technologies, the parent company of NBi FlexPack, is excited to announce its recognition as a Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certified Company. The scope of our certification refers to food sector products, which include NBi FlexPack metalized polyester and recycled polyethylene digital…
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Flexible Packaging and the Next Generation of Convenience By Steve Halford, Product Development Technologist at Parkside No one understands the nonstop hectic pace of modern life better than you, the packaging industry professional. But packaging is far from the only industry where the relentless pace makes workers feel like there aren’t enough hours in the…
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is launching the latest addition to its popular portfolio of sustainable pre-made plastic bags – FlexiBag Reinforced: a range of innovative mono-PE-based, recyclable packaging solutions with improved mechanical properties. Contributing to a circular economy, the FlexiBag Reinforced range is recyclable where collection facilities and recycling systems for PE…
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The entries show a high level of creativity, a strong understanding of the mechanical properties of flexible packaging materials, and the manufacturing processes involved The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the FPA 2024 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge winners. This…
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Benefits, Trends and Challenges Impacting Flexible Packaging By Moira Stein, Insights & Strategy at Berlin Packaging Flexible packaging is the second largest pack type in the United States, holding a 30% volume share (following rigid plastics). It is commonly used for both primary and secondary packaging and includes bags/sachets, stand-up pouches, films, wrappers, tubes, and…
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Understanding Three Key Concepts By Adriana Farris, Product Manager at Surdry North America Lightweight, compact and heat-resistant retort pouches are a smart choice for food products requiring retort sterilization to ensure extended shelf lives. This includes baby food, ready-to-eat meals and pet food. Despite consumers’ growing concerns about the environmental impact of packaging waste, limited…
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Take a Deep Dive Into the Future With Flexible Packaging By Leslie Gurland, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Premium Labels & Packaging Solutions Lifestyle changes, societal shifts, security concerns, economic factors, and a global pandemic have all led to the growing importance of product packaging. Over the last few years, there have been…
Read More >>Cadillac Products Packaging Company (CPPC), a well-established innovator, and respected manufacturer of Flexible Packaging films and laminations is proud to announce that its Dallas, GA facility has achieved certification for both FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015 by its registrar, DQS. “The achievement of these certifications for our Dallas, GA facility builds upon our previous certification at…
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A-B-C’s line of robotic packers for flexible packages, is a natural extension of the company’s line of pick and place bottle packers. This line of packers will supply the growing flexible packaging market. “As a supplier of robotic-style pick and place bottle packers for over 40 years, A-B-C has the package handling and experience to…
Read More >>Sustainability continues to be a focus of the competition The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of its 68th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The winning entries were recognized during the FPA Welcome Dinner & Flexible Packaging Achievement…
Read More >>A sliding zipper pouch is a kind of flexible packaging solution that combines the simplicity of a sliding mechanism with the practicality of a zipper closing. It is frequently used to package a variety of goods, including drinks, pet food, and snacks. For packaged products, the pouch provides increased shelf life, tamper-evident features, and resealability.…
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Using Adhesives to Reduce Material and Energy Usage in Flexible Packaging By Michael Reed, president of Morchem As flexible packaging has become capable of replacing thicker, more rigid structures by meeting the increasing protective, security and brand demands of today’s packages, it is an unfortunate reality that many of these flexible packages are not widely…
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TekniPlex Healthcare to Expand Cleanroom Film and Bag Production with New Multilayer Blown Film Line
New multilayer films manufacturing line joins several existing cleanroom monolayer lines at company’s facility in Puurs, Belgium. TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, is expanding its capabilities portfolio by commencing multilayer blown film manufacturing in a cleanroom environment. Located at TekniPlex Healthcare’s production facility in Puurs, Belgium,…
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Food and Beverage Consumer Insights By Rebecca Casey, Senior Vice President, Sales, Strategy, and Marketing, TC Transcontinental Packaging Packaging is facing exciting innovations in the coming year, including meeting the evolving preferences of consumers. As packagers, we draw inspiration and innovation from trends like those outlined in Mintel’s 2024/Global Food and Beverage Report, to give…
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