The Flexible Packaging Association recently held its 2018 Fall Executive Conference at the InterContinental in Chicago, Illinois. The conference was preceded by the association’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings. This issue of the FPA Update highlights some of the presentations.
UPM Raflatac has joined the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, alongside 250 organizations including packaging producers, brands, retailers and recyclers, as well as governments and NGOs.
UPM Raflatac’s Vanish PCR line of ultra-thin clear film labels available with 90 percent recycled content face and liners is a global first for sustainable packaging. These "no-label" look labels will allow label makers to increase sustainability without sacrificing performance!
At ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the Geismar Olefins facility, NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced a $50,000 donation to establish an endowed scholarship at River Parishes Community College in Gonzales, Louisiana.
BRANDPackaging announced the winners of its 2018 Design Gallery People's Choice awards. The awards recognize the industry's best packaging designs based on how effectively the packaging uses graphics and structure to tell a brand's story.
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics has announced Tim Boven as the new recycling commercial director for Latin America and North America and Carsten Larsen as recycling commercial director for EMEA & APAC.
Sensory Analytics, manufacturer of SpecMetrix coating thickness and film layer measurement systems, has named Mike Loesher as industry manager for films and flexible packaging.
With Halloween here, there are raising concerns about marijuana candy. Washington State just banned gummy and candy edibles, citing youth safety. At least a couple of other states also have a ban on the candy lookalikes. And, if consumers think buying online will be a breeze, think again.
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