Pouch bags President's Award

Winner of this year's President's Award in the Flexible Packaging Association's annual Top Packaging Awards competition is the Ortho Dursban® Lawn & Garden Insect Control stand-up pouch.

Mar 31st, 1995
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Produced by James River (Cincinnati, OH) for The Solaris Group of San Ramon, CA, the standup pouch is made of a multilayer 7.5-mil composite film that consists of reverse-printed polyester, metallized polyester and linear low-density polyethylene. The pouches are considered the first application of what James River calls Doyn-style (Doy-pack) pouches with zipper reclosures for this package size and category (see PW, March '95, p.34). FPA has presented the Top Packaging Awards annually since 1956. Packages are judged for product protection, environmental features, convenience, innovation, marketing and design, and processing and handling.

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Printpack and Sirane Announce Strategic Partnership
Printpack, a manufacturer of flexible and specialty rigid packaging announces a strategic partnership with Sirane, a UK-based manufacturer of paper coating and paper-based packaging.
Jan 20th, 2022
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FPA Launches “Come Grow With Us” Campaign
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Jan 5th, 2022
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Recyclable Mailers
Tishwish's sustainable mailers are made from bio-based polymer (from corn), 100% compostable, and fully customizable.
Dec 27th, 2021
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Nutifood Differentiates Its Dairy with Packaging
When launching a series of child- and teen-targeted drinking milk products that aim to boost nutrition and catch the modern consumer’s eye, locally famous Vietnamese food company Nutifood chose Ecolean aseptic packs.
Dec 1st, 2021
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Recyclable Vacuum Bag
allfo’s VAC 95+ recyclable vacuum bag is made of a thin, high-barrier material that consists of more than 95% PP. It is suitable for use in food and packaging applications.
Dec 1st, 2021
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ProAmpac’s Recycle Ready Retort Pouch Validated by Two Advanced Recycling Firms
Two independent advanced recycling firms confirms that ProAmpac’s ProActive Recycle Ready Retort RT-3000 pouches met the criteria for chemical recycling.
Nov 10th, 2021
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ProMach Acquires CL&D Graphics and CL&D Digital
The addition of CL&D expands ProMach’s portfolio of flexible and rigid packaging systems and strengthens its ability to provide complete machinery and material solutions for a variety of packaging applications.
Nov 3rd, 2021
Instead of having to be discarded, the edible film dissolves harmlessly in water as the meal is cooked.
Meal Kit Brand Tests 'World’s First' Edible, Dissolvable Flexible Film Made from Pea Protein
Meal kit pioneer Gousto Recipe Box trialed a pea protein-based film that exhibits many of the barrier properties that plastic offers. But instead of having to be discarded, the edible film dissolves harmlessly in hot water as the meal is cooked.
Nov 2nd, 2021
The project represents the brand's first foray into the plant-based disinfectant wipes format.
Iconic Ajax Brand Adopts a Flexible New Pack Attitude for Compostable Wipes
When appealing to Millennials and GenZers in the EU, even tried-and-true stalwarts like Colgate-Palmolive's Ajax can use a little refresher. The project represents the brand's first foray into the plant-based disinfectant wipes format.
Nov 1st, 2021
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Bag-in-box Withstands Rigors of E-comm Delivery
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Oct 26th, 2021
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Reimagining Sustainable Packaging through Collaboration
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Recyclable Paper Mailers
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Sustainability figures prominently in both the new Andersen, S.C., building and the materials produced within it as part of Pregis’ 2021 $140 million capex investment in new production capabilities.
Oct 15th, 2021
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GTCR Acquires PPC Flexible Packaging
GTCR, a private equity firm, acquired PPC Flexible Packaging, a manufacturer of flexible films, bags, pouches, and prototype packaging.
Oct 1st, 2021
Mondi sees great potential for this bag-in-box format in the pet food sector.
New Formats for Pet Food Sector
Sustainable packaging initiatives were front and center at the booth of Mondi Consumer Flexibles in North America as the firm highlighted three new sustainability-driven packaging innovations aimed specifically at the pet food market.
Sep 29th, 2021
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Recyclable Flat Bottom Pouch
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New Recyclable Confidential Shrink Film
Clysar’s EVO-C Confidential recyclable shrink film delivers a recycle-ready solution for privacy, shipping, and protection at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
Sep 27th, 2021
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JBM Packaging Opens Manufacturing Facility
The plant will host additional production and new services while providing easier transportation options for Fair Chance team members.
Sep 9th, 2021
The FPA has conducted the annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition since 1956 to showcase the industry’s innovation and the advances that have changed packaging.
Call for Entries: 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition
The deadline for entries to the Flexible Packaging Association's esteemed annual awards competition is October 22, 2021.
Sep 2nd, 2021
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CP Flexible Packaging Acquires Fruth Custom Packaging and Cleanroom Film and Bag
CP Flexible Packaging acquired privately held Fruth Custom Packaging, Inc. and affiliated company Cleanroom Film and Bag, Inc. located in Placentia, Calif.
Aug 25th, 2021
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Pregis Joins the Flexible Packaging Association
Pregis, a manufacturer of protective and flexible packaging solutions, joined the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA).
Aug 18th, 2021
The newly patented packaging option, slated to be released to the market in late 2021, makes use of a mono-material while holding up to retort’s challenges.
Recycle-Ready for Pet Food Retort Pouches
Retort pouches are popular for moist and semi-moist pet food manufacturers because of their light weight. But finding a pouch material that can withstand retort conditions with excellent barrier properties while being recycle-ready has been a challenge.
Aug 2nd, 2021
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FPA Partners with PACK EXPO Las Vegas
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When consumers scan the unique QR code on the back of the pouch, not only do they get verification that the package is authentic, they also get customized messaging.
A Whole New Connected Packaging Platform
A leader in digitally printed flexible packaging, ePac Flexible Packaging has launched a platform that leverages the power of digital printing to create serialized, trackable packaging especially suitable for small and medium-sized brands.
Jul 9th, 2021
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Tea Bag-Style Coffee Pack is ‘Steeped’ in Sustainability
Premium coffee producer Mr. Espresso enters the single-serve market with a tea bag-style product from Steeped that uses plant-based, compostable materials for the bag and outer film sachet.
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FPA Publishes 2021– 2022 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide
The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) guide is a key reference resource for the flexible packaging industry.
Jun 9th, 2021
Amcor launches ACT2100, enhanced heat seal coating healthcare packaging solution
Amcor: Enhanced Heat Seal Coating for Healthcare
ACT2100TM to provide enhanced performance for healthcare applications ; available worldwide to offer enhanced business continuity and shorter supply chains.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Ocean Spray Craisins® Store Drop-off Recyclable Pouch uses Bryce Corporation’s BryCyclable™ high performance PE (polyethylene) film technology.
Ocean Spray Craisins Join Recyclable, Recoverable March with In-Store Drop-Off Ready Pouch
The packaging solution designed for Ocean Spray Craisins® dried cranberries will be available in both roll stock and pre-made stand-up-pouch formats, using a specialty high-performance polyethylene (PE).
May 25th, 2021
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Morris Packaging Bag Featured on WorldStar Packaging Award Winner
Flex Films (USA) Inc. wins WPO WorldStar Packaging Awards featuring Morris Packaging bag.
May 20th, 2021
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Innovation/Supply in the Post-Pandemic Era (are we there yet?)
Can the supply of/demand for recycled goods and bio-based materials replace geo-based packaging materials (metal, glass, plastics) without creating bio-based supply choke points?
May 18th, 2021
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CP Flexible Packaging Invests in New Poly Bag Manufacturing Capabilities
CP Flexible Packaging announces the expansion of its pre-made PE bag manufacturing operations with the purchase of three new state-of-the-art converting lines.
May 13th, 2021
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CRSF Flexible Packaging
Nosco developed certified child-resistant/senior friendly (CRSF) press-to-close flexible packaging utilizing Zip-Pack’s Safety-Lok closure available in stand-up pouch and sachet (gusseted or non-gusseted) designs.
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