Bagging & Pouching

Invera Flexibles Formed Through Strategic Combination of PolyExpert and Polykar

The transaction creates a North American flexible packaging platform with over $200 million in sales.

May 4, 2026

Bagging & Pouching

Bagging & Pouching

From Window to Workflow: Prospector Redesigns Pouch for Scale

As distribution expanded beyond regional retail into national grocery and hospitality channels, Prospector Popcorn replaced its windowed pouch with a metallized structure and macro photography, aligning graphics, materials, and operations for consistent shelf performance and shelf life.

April 30, 2026

Flexibles

EMF Eyes Paper Flexibles as Option for Tackling Sachet Pollution

A new Ellen MacArthur Foundation report explores whether paper-based flexible packaging can help address sachet waste, while outlining technical, cost, and infrastructure barriers to scaling alternatives.

March 17, 2026

Bagging & Pouching

ProAmpac Completes Acquisition of TC Transcontinental Packaging

ProAmpac

The acquisition of TCP aims to expand ProAmpac's global flexible packaging footprint and capabilities in advanced coating, barrier films, and fiber-based packaging formats.

March 10, 2026

Bagging & Pouching

How Packaging Format Engineering Reshaped Buddy Butter’s Growth Curve

After five years in a rigid jar, Bark Bistro added a three-layer spouted pouch format for its Butter Buddy product. The new pack offerings complement existing 17-oz jars while addressing oil separation, portability, and multi-use behavior while accelerating sales growth.

February 23, 2026

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

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

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

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

Bagging & Pouching

Paper Bag for Scotts MiracleGro

ProAmpac showcases its curbside-recyclable fiber bag for Scotts, which offers a sustainable alternative to plastic grass seed packaging with strong moisture protection and full recyclability.

November 12, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Wada Farms, Walmart Roll Out 30% PCR Potato Bag

This partnership between Walmart, Wada Farms, and Emerald Packaging places food-contact recycled film in the retail produce aisle.

November 11, 2025