The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is the primary voice for the flexible packaging industry in the U.S., which posted more than $41 billion in sales in 2022. The industry is growing rapidly as lightweight, durable, easy-to-ship pouches continue to replace heavier cans and jars for many food and beverage products.
Amcor's Earth Sense® Pro Recycled Content Stretch Hand Film is an ultra performance solution designed for manually wrapping pallets while significantly reducing environmental impact.
Participants ranged from undergraduate to master’s level students, representing disciplines such as Packaging Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Food Science, Engineering, and Global Business Studies.
The 37 German Packaging Award 2025 winners come from Germany, Iran, Austria, Switzerland and the USA. The German Packaging Institute (dvi) also received innovations from China, England, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Serbia, Spain, the Czech Republic and Turkey.
Flint Group took home gold in the Technical Innovation – Supplier category on June 26 for its innovations in polyurethane-based ink technology, VertixCode and MatrixCode ink series.
The award recognizes the company’s bold investment in its purpose-built, 40,000 sq ft production supersite in Northampton – a large-scale project that has redefined what’s possible for sustainability-focused flexible packaging manufacturing in the UK.
By using Sontara EcoRE material, the bags maintain durability and strength without the need for added binders, addressing a common concern with compostable goods.
This year, 20 exceptional packages were honored with 34 Achievement Awards.
May 9, 2025
The Flexible Packaging Association has announced the winners of the 2025 FPA Achievement Awards, recognizing innovative flexible packaging solutions in categories such as materials, graphics, structure, and sustainability.