Bagging & Pouching

New Origins Sample Pack Swaps Foil for Paper

Estée Lauder brand Origins debuts a recyclable 80% paper sample sachet, replacing foil with a more sustainable format that meets repulpability standards and cuts plastic use by 76%.

May 7, 2025

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Recycling

H2R Launches Cal SB 343-compliant Store Drop-Off Label

The transition to the new label design is scheduled for August 2025, aligning with H2R’s upcoming July Guidelines for Use, which will incorporate findings from CalRecycle’s SB 343 Material Characterization Study.

May 6, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

ProAmpac Updates Product Line for Sustainability

ProAmpac

ProAmpac has expanded its Moisture Protect line of flexible packaging to include both foil-based and foil-free options, integrating moisture-adsorbing technology for product protection while offering more sustainable alternatives.

April 11, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc., and NEXES CONTROL Sign North American Sales and Marketing Agreement

ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc.

Barcelona-based NEXES CONTROL taps ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. as its North American partner to market its NEXES series premade standup pouch packaging machinery.

April 10, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Printpack Leads the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards with Six Wins

Printpack

Printpack is recognized for technical innovation, packaging excellence, sustainability, and shelf impact across various projects, including compostable bags for Frito-Lay.

March 17, 2025

Workforce

Video: As Prospector Popcorn Scales Up, Leadership Eyes Automation At PACK EXPO Southeast

Baggers, conveyors, case packers, and sustainability-minded materials were among the points of interest for Elizabeth Gallo and Tara McGlynn at PACK EXPO Southeast. Prospector Popcorn's leadership talks about scaling operations around a unique workforce.

March 12, 2025

Flexible packaging

FPA Announces the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners

Flexible Packaging Association

FPA announced the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners in a competition that emphasized sustainability and advancements in printing technology.

March 7, 2025

Case/Tray Packing

Once Upon a Farm Automates Case Packing for New Recycle-ready Pouches

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.

February 28, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Video: Coffee Producer Mayorga Adds a Bagger to Meet Surge Demand

Mayorga Organics, a family-owned coffee company built on strong relationships with family-owned coffee growers in Latin America, relies on automation to optimize efficiency.

February 5, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

How Do Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal Machines Work?

Join us as we delve into the technology behind HFFS machines and how they are used in bagging and pouching lines across various industries.

February 3, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

TOPPAN Holdings Acquires Sonoco’s Thermoformed and Flexible Packaging Business

TOPPAN Holdings Inc.

Acquiring Sonoco's TFP business for approximately $1.8 billion, will combine Sonoco's North and South American customer base with TOPPAN Group's packaging expertise.

January 24, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

David Spratt Appointed as CEO of Constantia Flexibles

Constantia Flexibles

Constantia Flexibles appoints David Spratt as its new CEO; the succeeding interim CEO Uwe Röhrhoff will return to the Supervisory Board.

January 17, 2025

Recycling

FFRA Launches Plastic Film Recycling Directory

FFRA resource aims to increase consumer access to recycling collection points and plastic film recycling rates by providing clear information on responsible recycling practices.

January 17, 2025