Sustainable Flexible Packaging

APR advances PCR certification program

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:27:24 -0400

Broadened certification strengthens recycled-content accountability across the supply chain, the association says.

Melodea Launches PPWR-Ready Flexible Packaging

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:16 -0400

Melodea’s MeloPack is already deployed in commercial food applications, including sifted flour, spices, and avocado spread.

LYB, Mondelēz collaborate on chocolate bar packaging sourced from recycled plastic

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:10 -0400

Using LYB polymers with 100% attributed recycled content via an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, Mondelēz is now able to offer packaging sourced from 75% recycled content.

ExxonMobil Partners with LD PACK for Recyclable Frozen Food Packaging

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:24:43 -0400

As demand for frozen foods continues to increase, there is growing recyclability interest across the value chain, and the development of mono-material solutions has emerged as a pivotal approach to help reconcile complex design challenges with the preservation of excellent mechanical performance.

Lactips and SmartSolve unveil water-soluble, microplastic-free packaging

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:14:29 -0400

Designed for the beauty, cosmetics and personal care sectors, these co-developed samples showcase a new generation of water-dispersible packaging solutions aligned with growing expectations regarding environmental impact.

Amcor Partners with Kelpi to Develop Sustainable Coating Technologies

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:56:37 -0400

By evaluating breakthrough bio-based coating technologies, Amcor aims to further expand the options within its AmFiber™ fiber-based solutions platform to continue meeting demanding application requirements such as barrier performance, high running speed and circularity.

Kelpi recognized as best ‘Sustainability Start-Up’ at Sustainable Food Awards

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:02 -0400

Honor coincides with Kelpi’s food contact approval in the United States, which is expected this year and will mark a key milestone unlocking new opportunities for food applications in one of the world’s largest packaging markets.

VIDEO | Convenience and On-the-Go—Why Compostable Packaging is the Solution

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Rodrigo Castaneda of TIPA and Jared Damman of WildKind make the case for compostable packaging, especially for difficult-to-recycle food contact packaging.

Video | Driving Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We sat down with Latricia Fry of Inteplast to discuss how both mono-material and multi-material flexible packaging formats are viable options when it comes to meeting Extended Producer Responsibility mandates.

Finnish Project Advances 100% Cellulose-Based Film and Coating Technology

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:08 -0400

A new cellulose-based material platform developed in Finland responds to tightening regulatory requirements and industry pressure to both replace and reduce plastic in packaging.

PureCycle, Innovia Films Produce White, Cavitated BOPP Film Using Recycled PP

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:59:48 -0400

This film will be marketed to brand owners interested in introducing recycled content to their own white, cavitated BOPP applications.

TOPPAN Develops Light-Shielding, Paper-Based Packaging for Trading Cards

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:32 -0400

Solution achieves zero plastic usage through a proprietary material composition, deters "pack searching", and ensures premium aesthetics with over 98% light-shielding efficacy and a metallic finish.

Key Takeaways from Global Pouch Forum

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Extended Producer Responsibility, compostable packaging, and mono-material pouches were among the key themes at this year’s event.

Siegwerk Launches New Portfolio of Heat Seal Lacquers

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:19:34 -0400

With CIRKIT NOVASEAL, Siegwerk brings together its circular economy strategy and proven heat sealing expertise, integrating the know how and technologies gained through the Allinova acquisition into one coherent and clearly positioned product family.

PODCAST | Combating Rising Plastic Costs with Pallet Solutions

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

North American resin costs have soared to historic highs, with no clear end in sight. Ric Lee of Atlantic Packaging suggests that the fix to the plastic price crisis starts on the pallet.

LYB, Armando Alvarez Group Advance Bio-Circular Solutions in Industrial Packaging

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:50:42 -0400

This collaboration demonstrates how bio-circular materials can be integrated into daily operations without compromising safety or performance.

Pouch Program Materials 101: PP vs PE vs Laminations

Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:08 -0400

Iliana Csanyi of Fox Packaging provides some important tips for grower-shippers considering a switch to non-laminated PE packaging as EPR requirements nudge companies toward that option.

Michelman Introduces Bio-Based Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging Applications

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:59 -0400

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

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

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:46 -0400

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.

Siegwerk and Enplater Develop Fully Recyclable Mono-PP Pouch

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:58 -0400

Through close collaboration between the technical and R&D teams of both companies, the partners conducted comprehensive trials, generating application-oriented insights that supported the optimization of the new high-barrier mono-PP pouch structure for food packaging.

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

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:22 -0400

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

Global Pouch Forum: Tracking the Evolution of Pouch Packaging

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:48 -0400

At this year’s Global Pouch Forum, Sun Centre USA will share case studies of brands that switched to their award-winning POUCH3™ Cuboid Packaging Format. Sun Centre’s Sean Pease provides a preview and explains how the format addresses EPR mandates and sustainability concerns.

Customized Packaging Solutions for Meat and Sausage Products

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:11 -0400

SÜDPACK offers a broad range of conventional reusable laminates as well as material-efficient, recyclable material structures, covering a wide range of packaging designs and product and machine requirements.

Compostable Packaging Growth and Market Opportunities

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Announcing the 2026 Recipient of the Steve Fairfield Memorial Award

Peckenpaughd@bnpmedia.com (Douglas J Peckenpaugh) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The annual award, presented at Global Pouch Forum, celebrates flexible packaging innovation.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation Releases Report on Paper-Based Flexible Packaging

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:08:51 -0400

The report has been endorsed by 47 businesses, NGOs, investors and academics with a common vision on accelerating innovation to develop and scale paper-based flexible packaging solutions which are designed responsibly.

Lecta Transitions Entire Packaging Portfolio to PFAS-Free Materials

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:47:55 -0400

With this portfolio-wide transition, the "No PFAS Added" designation will no longer appear in individual product names, as all Lecta packaging paper ranges are now produced without added PFAS.

Mondelēz International Launches 65% Recycled Plastic Packaging for Cadbury Eggs

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:58:16 -0400

These latest moves continue Mondelēz’s packaging sustainability progress throughout the Easter period. Last year, the company introduced the Cadbury Easter Favourites Pouch with the outer packaging made from paper, and it has previously removed 6.4 million plastic windows across the Easter egg range.

Charter Next Generation Joins US Flexible Film Initiative as Associate Member

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:09:58 -0500

USFFI is a 501c(6) nonprofit membership organization formed by leading brands and organizations individually dedicated to demonstrating that flexible packaging, including bags, wraps and pouches, can be successfully sorted, processed, and reintroduced into the supply chain when the necessary economic incentives and infrastructure are in place.

NOVA Chemicals Commercializes Pair of Recycled Polyethylene Grades

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:10:29 -0500

The two rPE grades are the latest addition to the SYNDIGO portfolio of resins made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films.