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Invera Flexibles Formed Through Combination of PolyExpert and Polykar

May 4, 2026

With coast-to-coast operations, Invera Flexibles says it is positioned as a market leader across five key segments, including converter films, industrial and food-grade packaging, agricultural films, and compostable solutions.


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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.


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Convenience and On-the-Go: Why Compostable Packaging is the Solution

Packaging Strategies Editorial Team
May 1, 2026

Recent regulations in the process of implementation point at compostable packaging as a solution. Six states—including California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, Minnesota, and Maryland—have already committed to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032.


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Members of the Emerald Packaging team at FTA’s 2026 FORUM INFOFLEX Awards Banquet.

Emerald Packaging Named FTA’s Inaugural Flexographic Printer of the Year

Packaging Strategies Editorial Team
April 28, 2026

Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly will share the company’s road to sustainable produce packaging at this year’s Global Pouch Forum.


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ABG launches ThermoLam as part of integrated FlexPack workflow expansion

April 27, 2026

Thermal laminator combines pre-heating, cooling, corona treatment and slitting within a single, compact platform.


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Image of frozen pie packaging incorporating Multiboard CirculaRR food barrier packaging.

Dow and RDM Group Collaborate on Fiber-Based Food Barrier Packaging

April 27, 2026

Multiboard CirculaRR is food-contact-compliant, designed for recyclability, and backed by industry-leading certifications to help brands prepare for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).


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Fábio Mestriner, co-creator of the Inteligência de Embalagem (Packaging Intelligence) 5.0 platform, shakes hands with Packaging Strategies Chief Editor Brad Addington.
Editor's Note | Brad Addington

Taking Packaging AI for a Test Spin

I recently decided to “kick the tires” of a new AI platform dedicated exclusively to the packaging sector.
Brad Addington
Brad Addington
April 10, 2026

We recently decided to “kick the tires” of a new AI platform dedicated exclusively to the packaging sector. Enjoy this sneak peek of the platform prior to the rollout of the Business Pro version at interpack in May.


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Examples of flexible and thermoformed packaging produced by TOPPAN.

TOPPAN Packaging Marks One Year, Expands Integrated Packaging Platform

Packaging Strategies Editorial Team
April 1, 2026

It was one year ago that TOPPAN Group acquired Sonoco’s Flexibles and Thermoformed Packaging businesses.


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Events

Converters Expo Preview: Come Join Us at Lambeau Field!

With over 150 converting vendors and service providers expected to attend, Converters Expo remains a must-attend event for manufacturers, product developers, buyers and converting professionals alike.
Bobby Douglas
Bobby Douglas
March 26, 2026

Converters Expo features over 150 vendors and service providers, starting with a Welcome Reception on April 15 at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. The Expo Hall opens on April 16, highlighting hundreds of exhibitors.



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"Converting Trends Series: Compostable Packaging Growth and Market Opportunities" with headshot and title of Gary Lee; image of green grapes in a compostable bag.

Compostable Packaging Growth and Market Opportunities

Gary Tee
Gary Tee
March 25, 2026

In this article, Gary Tee of TIPA explains how offering compostable packaging materials alongside recyclable offerings can provide a premium differentiator for converters and improve the lifecycle for flexible packaging.


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