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If you’re interested in an informative and fast read on the subject of flexible packaging, this is for you — an all-in-one location for a steady stream of curated news and developments in this dynamic market.
You’ll find regularly updated news and developments in the ever-widening world of applications for pouches, bags, films, and other types of flexible packaging sourced from supplier breakthroughs, brand launches, and other advances of interest. The content is selected from Tweets by stakeholders in the flexible packaging supply chain supplemented by content drawn from the Twitter feeds of sister publications Packaging Digest and PlasticsToday. Return to this page to quickly scroll through to see what you’ve missed.
Dow signs agreement with China’s leading food and beverage group, Want-Want, to drive zero-solvent emissions and a circular economy for flexible packaging.
Dow seals value chain partnership with Want-Want Group to drive zero-solvent emissions and explore opportunities to adopt more recyclable flexible packaginghttps://t.co/Ci4YZtqm6A
High-end, private-label coffee pouches and sachets recycled via TerraCycle.
We’ve teamed up with TerraCycle. You can now start saving up all your Taylors of Harrogate flexible coffee packaging – the plastic pouches and sachets our coffee products come in — so you can send it off to them for safe, specialist recycling: https://t.co/mhjLibBSum
Constantia Flexibles introduces three new sustainable flexible packaging products.
Constantia Flexibles reveals new #sustainablepackaging options, including a more #sustainable coffee capsule liner, a #recyclable monomaterial substrate, and micro-embossed lightweight film. Check out all the new #designs here: https://t.co/JE47Ihva5u pic.twitter.com/qv9qAgeaJs
PepsiCo Europe to invest in start-ups working on chemical recycling for flexibles.
PepsiCo Europe’s innovation arm has confirmed funding for start-ups aiming to scale sustainability solutions for its supply chain, including chemical #recycling for flexible #plastic and packaging ‘markers’ that improve traceability using blockchain.https://t.co/6YHJqDxFkV
Fiberight project aims to boost flexible packaging recycling rates in the UK.
@sustainplastics New UP project aims to boost flexible packaging recycling rates in the UK led by @fiberight gets funding from Innovate UK’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge #SSPPC @innovateuk https://t.co/NyjMDFwHly
Essentra Tapes plans to improve sustainability across flexible packaging.
Essentra Tapes looks to improve sustainability across flexible packaging sectorhttps://t.co/Lj43Njbjgx
Ineos invests in technology to develop recyclable flexible packaging film to divert one million tonnes/1.1 million tons of waste from landfill yearly.
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has announced an investment in state-of-the-art technology that will enable them to develop more recyclable flexible packaging. The investment could help to prevent around 1M tonnes of waste from being sent to landfill each year. Find out more:
Case study: Eat All Real Nutrition’s compostable packaging from Parkside earns placement at Tesco Ireland.
ICYMI - @EatAllReal is expanding its reach using Parkside's compostable packaging! Its growth further demonstrates how Parkside develops the gold standard in compostable flexible packaging, so why not learn more about it? Click here: https://t.co/G5ZS6RIzFw pic.twitter.com/mQleAXsp9h
Report highlights ‘transformational’ period for BOPP film sector @Contact_AMI #Packaging #BOPPFilmhttps://t.co/kc2XK2LtNS
PCR from Saica Natur Cycle Plus used by Manupackaging to make 100% recyclable high-performance PE stretch film.
Manupackaging, producer of environmentally sustainable films entered a partnership with @SaicaGroup_en Saica Natur as PCR LLDPE supplier https://t.co/jMDvqqKsNK#flexiblepackaging #biobasedmaterials #sustainability #recyclablepackaging #recycledmaterials #circulareconomy pic.twitter.com/aj4AbSx6r2
CEFLEX team develops monomaterial pouches using recycled PP.
Task Team Working Under the Banner of CEFLEX QRP Project Develops Mono-material Duplex Laminated Pouches Using PP Recyclates: https://t.co/PMfSaVd27V#Packaging #packagingdesign #recycling @MissionCircular #circulareconomy pic.twitter.com/n0jLYtPwMN
MERLINProject21 will increase the quality and rate of MultilayER packaging recycLINg waste in Europe.
The @MERLINProject21 project will increase the quality and rate of MultilayER packaging recycLINg waste, by putting together a partnership to design cradle-to-cradle solutions. #wastemanagement #recycling #sorting #delaminating #sustainability https://t.co/QX0kJw96gT pic.twitter.com/WMu57u2DvB
UK’s first fully recyclable baby food pouch.
Baby food brand creates UK's first fully-recyclable baby food pouch. Packaging could save 2.5 tonnes of plastic from ending up in landfill over the next year, according to organic baby food retailer Little Freddie https://t.co/s2jRz1SO7J
Kerastase shampoo introduces refillable aluminum bottles paired with refill pouches that cut plastic use by 82%.
New!! Kerastase Refillable Shampoo Bottles. The bottles are made from 100% recycled aluminum & the refill pouches use 82% less plastic than other shampoo packaging. Refill, Reuse, Repeat #kerastase #kerastasesalon #youdarewecare #youdarewecarebl… https://t.co/57Xyr1MBJS pic.twitter.com/mZ7Xp5BtVT
Dow makes a deal with Chinese food and beverage group Want-Want to improve the sustainability of flexible packaging.
US-based chemical company Dow has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese food and beverage group Want-Want to improve the sustainability of flexible packaging.#packaging #foodandbeverage #sustainable #sustainability #chemicalhttps://t.co/DGJb18kKb2 pic.twitter.com/xmk1YgLvrp
Flexible packaging for food is at a critical crossroads…take the easy road or the route less traveled?
Flexible #Packaging at a Critical Crossroads in #Sustainability#foodwaste #sustainable #food #foodpackaging #packagingdesignhttps://t.co/aY710ODS3R pic.twitter.com/VLwzbyRJEV
Research: edible food packaging films made from citrus peel waste.
Novel active edible food packaging films based entirely on citrus peel wasteshttps://t.co/pSGdsdnyFV#citrus
Flexible packaging market facts and insights.
Flexible Packaging Market Industry Overview, Market Intelligence, Comprehensive Analysis, Historical Data, and Forecasts 2022 – 2028 #Flexible #Packaging #Market #trend #Growth https://t.co/VBeyXdikZY pic.twitter.com/osaiOoE8j0
BillerudKorsnäs launches new sack paper with a coating that replaces the typical plastic film barrier in this type of packaging..
.@BillerudKorsnas has launched new sack paper with a coating that replaces the plastic film barrier commonly found in paper sacks. The solution can reportedly be recycled in existing paper waste streams Full story: https://t.co/VDf4zugtgs pic.twitter.com/CN0eOnhO83
Death Wish Coffee launches Espresso Roast in new-look bags.
Death Wish Coffee launches Espresso Roast with new-look #packaging #packagingdesign featuring signature lightning bolts and vibrant colors to quickly communicate roast varieties, flavors#Coffee #foodpackaging https://t.co/oGfsu6MiFm pic.twitter.com/NpDZSc5LsN
Kao’s change from plastic box to Mondo pouch and paper carton cuts products’ plastic use 80%, carbon footprint 65%.
Recyclable monolayer stand-up pouch cuts #plastic 80% for Kao brand Goldwell and reduces #carbonfootprint 65% vs. prior #packaging #recycle #recycling #sustainable #sustainability @mondigroup https://t.co/dTwmbmI2uN
Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s new heat-sealed paper solution can replace plastic film.
New to our Innovation Zone - Ahlstrom-Munksjö's product PurposeSeal is a heat-sealed paper solution constructed to ensure quality and protection for end-use packaging solutions. It is regarded as a replacement for traditional plastic film usage. #packaging pic.twitter.com/fgWKwGNBbM
The "RE: Mono" product from Australia is recyclable, flexible packaging of 83% recycled materials with a 57% reduced environmental footprint compared to virgin plastic packaging.
Grounded Packaging launches flexible packaging solution, RE: MONO https://t.co/FumxXxZIEA #industrialpackaging #sustainablepackaging #plastics #printing @groundedpack
FPA student awards reveal clever revisions of flexible packaging.
Winners of FPA’s student design competition show how #flexible packs can improve #sustainability and the #consumerexperience. See all of the winning #designs here :https://t.co/wigtzXbZmd
FPA’s buyer’s guide is available.
We are thrilled to share the 2022-2023 Flexible Packaging Buyer's Guide. The updated resource includes detailed listings of FPA's members' manufacturing and material supplying capabilities. https://t.co/buSq5sLlU5 pic.twitter.com/WZZVhANSX3
ExxonMobil introduces metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) for packaging, agricultural, and industrial applications.
Revolutionizing the flexible packaging film industry further, Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil) has introduced metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) Read full article : https://t.co/efrKdDReol #PolymerNews #mLLDPE pic.twitter.com/EuTJCAAuFc
Sealed Air goes big in smart-packaging connected flexible packaging.
Smart #Packaging makes a bold move into consumer-engaging #flexiblepackaging with @Sealed_Air prismiq #digital #technology #digitalprinting #packagingdesign #ecommerce https://t.co/cD3AJor2Hk pic.twitter.com/MEEIRRKR6C
Pilot scale R&D creates a better, more sustainable biopolymer cellulose film with food packaging potential.
What if a #food processing byproduct could used to make #bioplastic film wrap #packaging for that operation’s product? Check out VTT's A Better Transparent Cellulose Film #sustainable #foodpackaging #sustainability https://t.co/8a8aOBJecu pic.twitter.com/ytdHuExvY2
Branded bioplastic PLA cling wrap from Bonnie’s Bio for home use.
Bonnie Bio’s waste-free Cling Wrap gives you all the convenience of regular cling wrap, without the toxic plastic. This Clear Film Cling Wrap is made from PLA, a bioplastic polymer derived from renewable resources. https://t.co/iYOk752Agf pic.twitter.com/FUIWGicG2B
As with everything, films have seen sharp price increases, too.
Record price levels for flexible #packaging materials will continue in 2022; for example, cost of 20-micron BOPP film increased by 45% from January to March 2022. https://t.co/0K2GrPHlBk
Pregis invests in advanced film technology.
Pregis announces investment in advanced film technology in Heerlen facilityhttps://t.co/VPLgT8TN6M#flexiblepackaging #sustainablepackaging #extrusion #ecofriendly #circulareconomy #recyclability #films #sustainablesolutions #packaging pic.twitter.com/mpCvOAu23b
Laser coding on a biopolymer compostable film provides a readable “label” for bagged food.
Domino and Futamura collaborate to produce sustainable laser coding for compostable film food packaging #innovation #packaging #coding https://t.co/OwtjIHSsdx pic.twitter.com/hbzdVHmkjy
How store brands can incorporate sustainable flexible packaging.
How Brands Can Incorporate Sustainable Flexible Packaging #packaging #brands #sustainabilityhttps://t.co/KbSeFQOmTo
Restaurant chain adapts cellulose film for take-out packaging.
100% Cellulose Film Resin Adopted by Restaurant Chain for Take-Out Packaging https://t.co/LZ6VkFPlQZ pic.twitter.com/JsKnDr6iCk
Update on Digimarc’s digital watermarks in the sortation of flexible plastic packaging in Canada.
Exciting work being done to demonstrate the effectiveness of digital watermarks (specifically Digimarc® Recycle) in the sortation of flexible plastic packaging in Canada by the Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT). Read more: https://t.co/5gDykJvCnC pic.twitter.com/KUryNj0ouV
Dow expands flexible packaging recycling initiative – Project REFLEX – into new markets in Africa.
By 2025, we hope to have diverted 10,000 MT of flexible plastic waste that would have otherwise ended up in landfills or the environment. Want to know how?
RPM Raflatac introduces Ocean Action labels made from ocean-bound plastic.
A global first, the Ocean Action labels from @UPMGlobal are made from ocean bound plastic using mass balance approach. #sustainability #innovation #labels #packaging #partnership @Ti_Films @SABIC Details: https://t.co/QKlExiKSIo pic.twitter.com/13kR2Dm6VP
Investment made for new flexible film recycling plant in Minnesota.
.@LoopFund invests $5M in South African recycler Myplas to advance a #circulareconomy for flexible film and packaging. The investment supports the development of Myplas USA's new flexible film recycling plant in Minnesota. https://t.co/VNHPmu6SVa
Transparent and sustainable cellulose film can replace plastic packaging for foods.
VTT develops transparent cellulose film to replace traditional plastic in food packaging https://t.co/EaONJQLNSP
Penrhos Spirits 2.5-L pouches offered for three products.
.@penrhosspirits launched their range of 2.5 litre refills pouches - ideal for hospitality stockist to top up their existing bottles. Bigger pouch means less packaging, less transporting costs, less recycling and a reduced carbon footprint.#hpindigo #karlville #pouches pic.twitter.com/xSMBkQKrDC
EPac Flexibles to open third facility in Canada.
NEWS: @ePacFlexibles is to open a third facility in Canada, with ePac Montreal coming on stream soon.https://t.co/ZO1sH3SMA5#printing #digitalprinting #packaging #flexiblepackaging
Has Tipa solved a flexible packaging dilemma?
Those plastic films and other #flexible packaging that encases our food products are almost never recyclable and are certainly not compostable. @tipacorp says it’s cracked that nut, however: https://t.co/dUpNz1lMVJ
Flex-pack specialist Scholle IPN’s $31 million plant expansion in VA.
The company is expanding the facility by 73,000 square feet to accommodate new manufacturing lines for film extrusion and packaging and adding over 800 feet of new rail track to support the inflow of resin, an integral raw material for production. https://t.co/YLiSLU8if6
Collaboration yields stand-up pouch with PCR.
New to our Innovation Zone - A collaboration of four companies has resulted in the development of a stand-up pouch made with post-consumer recycled raw material (PCR) for non-food products. #packaging pic.twitter.com/c27ObMNPX8
If you'd like to see more, check out Breaking News in Flexible Packaging May 2022.
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