Flexible packaging

PACK EXPO East Session: The Vast Scope of Flexible Packaging

Dan Felton of the FPA examines industry growth, impact, and the push toward circularity.

February 23, 2026

Flexibles: Page 2

Webinars

Unlocking Hard to Recycle Materials in Packaging: Scaling Recovery of Flexible Films and Other Challenging Materials

Flexible films and multilayer pouches now dominate packaging volumes, yet linger at single digit recycling rates. This segment looks at flexible plastics, the momentum behind new EPR frameworks, and emerging solutions—validated store drop off networks, smart label traceability, and advanced chemical recycling routes—that are converting heterogeneous waste streams into consistent, virgin quality feedstock.

March 3, 2026

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Bagging & Pouching

PAC Machinery Bags & Materials Expands West Coast Distribution

PAC Machinery

The hub will stock commonly used bags and materials for automatic bagging equipment with an aim to provide faster delivery and lower shipping costs to West Coast customers.

January 23, 2026

Bagging & Pouching

Dry Cream of Wheat, Rice Pudding Move to Recyclable Paper Pouch

European grocery chain NORMA moves its private-label cream of wheat and rice pudding into recyclable paper pouches that provide barrier through a water-based dispersion coating.

January 19, 2026

Form/fill/seal - vertical

How A PACK EXPO Test Drive Closed the Deal for Rennco

Running real product on the show floor gave Ankerpak the confidence to scale automation quickly, turning a single demo at Rennco into repeat machinery orders.

January 13, 2026

Wrapping

CRYOVAC Brand Food Packaging Marks 85 Years of Innovation, Performance, and Customer Service

Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

The milestone anniversary reflects a legacy of packaging breakthroughs, industry leadership and building customer trust.

January 7, 2026

Case/Tray Packing

Top 15 of 2025, #1: Once Upon a Farm Automates Case Packing for New Recycle-ready Pouches

The #1 most clicked article of 2025: This marketer of high-quality nutritious baby food and children’s snacks has found a way to improve case packing while also getting its toes wet in recycle-ready pouches.

January 4, 2026

Flexibles

Top 15 of 2025, #2: Private Label Brands Target Low-Barrier, Recyclable Films via Retailer Forum

The #2 most clicked article of 2025: Major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, CVS, and Target are uniting through the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to accelerate development of recyclable, low-barrier flexible films that can meet circularity goals without disrupting existing lines.

January 3, 2026

Bio-based

Top 15 of 2025, #15: Used Cooking Oil Powers Lamb Weston’s Potato Bag

The #15 most clicked article of 2025: Lamb Weston launches an industry-first bag for its frozen potatoes that’s made from used cooking oil, cutting its packaging’s carbon footprint by 30%.

December 21, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Jiffy Mix Modernizes Packaging With Flexible, Compact Cells

Chelsea Milling Co. found a way to replace 18 filling lines with brand new equipment with no interruption in meeting consumer demand and without laying off any of its valued employees.

December 17, 2025

Case/Tray Packing

New Line Runs Party Drinks and Pickle Potions

Specialty Blends runs three different PET bottle formats on a new line that culminates in a tray packing/shrink bundling system featuring the first application of single-point lane adjustment.

December 9, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

ProAmpac to Acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging from TC Transcontinental

ProAmpac

Acquisition will expand ProAmpac’s global footprint in sustainable packaging solutions and material science expertise.

December 8, 2025

Recycling

Babybel Latest Brand to Join Paperization Trend

By replacing bio-based cellophane with recyclable paper, Babybel shows how large brands can reduce plastic at scale while maintaining quality, safety, and consumer appeal, stakeholders say.

November 24, 2025