Films & Coatings - Articles | Packaging Strategies

Image of flexible packaging incorporating Michelman’s bio-based, plastic-free coatings.

Michelman Introduces Bio-Based Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging Applications

May 1, 2026

Coatings are designed to enable dual end-of-life outcomes, supporting compatibility with existing recycling streams and options for compostability.

Packaging Perspectives Podcast

PODCAST | How Food Delivery Put Xampla’s Morro Through Its Paces

Brad Addington

February 4, 2026

Sam Walker, Head of Sales & Business Development for Xampla, explains how food delivery tested the mettle of its PFAS- and plastic-free Morro Coatings.

Image of plastic bottles featuring DataLase’s label-free, clear-to-white coating, eliminating the need for traditional labels.

DataLase launches label-free, clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles

January 9, 2026

The combined advantages—including label-free decoration, elimination of consumables, customization options, reduced packaging waste, and simplified end-of-life processing—offer a solution for brands looking to minimize their environmental impact while improving production efficiency.

Image of foodservice packaging utilizing a coating produced by Impermea Materials. The inset headshots are of Jim Garvey (top) and David Zamarin (bottom)

Packaging Perspectives Podcast

PODCAST | How Coatings Are Contributing to Sustainable Packaging

Brad Addington

December 29, 2025

We recently spoke to Jim Garvey, Vice President of Coatings at INX International, and David Zamarin, CEO of DetraPel, to discuss how the latest coating technologies improve packaging functionality while simultaneously addressing sustainability.

Chilli chicken with pita, pre-packaged sandwiches displayed in a commercial refrigerator.

Films & Coatings

Game-Changing Innovations in Films & Coatings

The ubiquitousness and versatility of films and coatings in the packaging industry cannot be denied. In this story, we shine the spotlight on just a few of the companies that are pushing the envelope in this area.

Brad Addington

September 19, 2025

In this article, we highlight some of the most intriguing innovations in films and coatings. Learn more about these groundbreaking developments transforming the packaging industry.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Siegwerk strengthens coating business by acquiring chemicals producer Allinova

August 11, 2025

Siegwerk says Allinova’s solutions fit perfectly into its product portfolio and accelerates Siegwerk’s mission to provide innovative and sustainable coating solutions for the global packaging market.

USDA Announces Research Funding for Sustainable Produce Packaging Solutions

Packaging Strategies Editorial Team

August 1, 2025

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has awarded 21 research grants for produce packaging with the aim of helping U.S. farmers meet foreign requirements and maintain market access for U.S. exports.

OSY Group Partners with SHARPAK to Extend Shelf Life of Fresh Produce

July 29, 2025

The collaboration with packaging manufacturer SHARPAK Aylesham aims to extend the shelf life of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and grapes, reducing food waste.

Image promoting PPG’s series of can end coatings

PPG adds BPA-NI beverage can end coatings to PPG INNOVEL and PPG iSENSE series

July 21, 2025

The coatings have been rigorously tested and approved by leading global can makers and brands, and they have been formulated without the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and PFAS so as to comply with global regulations.

Innovia Films Launches New Film Coating Line at Mexico Plant

May 13, 2025

The coated and metallized film types to be produced in Mexico will be predominantly used as facestocks for Pressure-Sensitive Labels, with some applications also targeting barrier applications for Flexible Packaging.